Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warmly received a delegation from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education at the University of New Brunswick. The visit marks a collaboration between MAHE and UNB, introducing a dual BSc Nursing Degree Program that aims to enhance global education and bridge nursing knowledge gaps.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed the Manipal Academy of Higher Education delegation from India during their recent visit at the University of New Brunswick, highlighting a key milestone in international educational collaboration.
The delegation was in the region to engage in the nursing preceptorship program at UNB. A landmark agreement between MAHE and UNB has led to the establishment of a novel dual BSc Nursing Degree Program.
Jointly developed by the Manipal College of Nursing at MAHE and UNB, the program has garnered significant endorsement from the Indian Nursing Council. This recognition marked the initiative as an exemplary global model in the educational arena.
Prime Minister Trudeau praised the partnership, emphasizing its potential to address staffing shortages and fill knowledge voids in the nursing field. He highlighted the “learn where you live” philosophy, underscoring its advantages for nursing students in both Canada and India. Trudeau’s support and admiration for the program has ignited enthusiasm among both the visiting delegation and the program’s collaborators.
The preceptorship opening ceremony on Aug. 8 symbolized the unyielding commitment of MAHE and UNB to global education and cross-cultural synergy. The event featured a symbolic gesture, where students received lab coats displaying both Manipal and UNB logos.
The preceptorship program, the core of this collaboration, is an expertly crafted clinical course tailored to foster senior nursing students’ skills. By working closely with experienced healthcare professionals, students are expected to refine their nursing abilities, leading to increased independence and competence across various healthcare environments.
This visit and partnership between MAHE and UNB, reinforced by Trudeau’s support, mark a significant advancement in global academic collaboration. The emphasis on enhancing the future of nursing education and practice is evident, and the collaboration is anticipated to have a lasting effect on nursing students in both countries.
