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Global Speaker Series

The Global Speaker Series is a virtual event series profiling the latest research in student mental health and wellbeing from around the world. This series provides the opportunity for faculty and students of all levels to present their interests and expertise in the interdisciplinary field of student mental health.

Given the international scope of this program, speaker sessions are recorded and made available for those who are not able to attend synchronously. You can find recordings of previous sessions below.

Previous Sessions

Opportunity for Social Prescribing on Post-secondary Campuses

November 2024

Featuring researchers Dr. Nicole D’Souza (University of Toronto), Dr. Dan Hayes (University College London), and student researcher Le-Tien Bhaskar (McMaster University).

Climate Change and Our Campuses: Impact and Action for Student Mental Health

October 2024

Featuring panelists Dr. Emma Lawrance (Imperial College, London) and Dr. Siqi Xue (CAMH, Canada). This session was moderated by William Hill (The School of Innovation, England).

Fostering Compassionate Learning Environments: Evidence-Based Pedagogical Strategies to Support Student Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Classroom

May 2024

Featuring panelists Professor Jordana Garbati, Mohi Reza and Cristina Didiano (University of Toronto, Canada). This session was co-moderated by Ananya Bhattacharjee and Professor Julius Haag (Canada).

When Knowledge Isn’t Enough: Closing the loop on implementing evidence-based changes in student mental health

May 2024

Featuring panelists Professor Sandy Welsh, Shari Russell Opara, and Fatima Khalil (University of Toronto, Canada). This session was co-moderated by Delaram Farzanfar and Professor Amanda Uliaszek (Canada).

Mental Health of University Students During and After the War: Battle for Ukrainian Future

March 2024

Featuring Dr. Irina Pinchuk, Dr. Volodymyr Virchenko, and Violetta Seleznova (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine). This session was moderated by Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada).

Identifying Research Priorities in Global Postsecondary Student Mental Health

May 2023

Featuring Dr. Catherine Sabiston (University of Toronto, Canada) and Grace Lee (University of Sydney, Australia) presents their talk titled “Global Research Priorities for Student Mental Health”. This session was moderated by Dr. Peter Szatmari (University of Toronto, Canada).

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity: Reframing Postsecondary Student Mental Health Research

February 2023

Featuring Kome Odoko (University of Calgary, Canada) and Jenny Hui (University of Toronto, Canada) and moderated by Dr. Camisha Sibblis (University of Toronto, Canada).

Student Engagement in Postsecondary Student Mental Health and Research

November 2022

Featuring Dr. Margaret McLafferty (Ulster University, Northern Ireland) and Melissa deJonge (University of Toronto, Canada) joined by discussant Sarah Gordan (University of Nottingham, England) and moderated by Felicia Chu (National Taiwan University, Taiwan).

Utilizing Technology in Postsecondary Student Mental Health Research

October 2022

Featuring Dr. Frank Iorfino (The University of Sydney, Australia), and moderated by Dr. Ta-Wei Guu (National Taiwan University, Taiwan).

Mental Health in the Classroom: At the intersection of pedagogy and wellbeing

May 2022

Featuring Dr. Rebecca Upsher (King’s College London, England), Juliette Sweeney (University of Toronto, Canada) and moderated by Dr. Kristin Cleverley (University of Toronto, Canada).

Nonsuicidal Self-injury Among Students: Understanding Postsecondary Stressors

June 2022

Featuring Dr. Chloe Hamza (University of Toronto, Canada), Katerina Hatzopolous (Curtin University, Australia) and moderated by Dr. Poh Lim Khuen (King’s College London, UK).

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Funded by the Connaught Global Challenge Award and additional Connaught Global Research Impact Program (C-GRIP).