Global Speaker Series
The Global Speaker Series is a monthly 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 recordinds of previous sessions below.
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Previous Sessions
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).
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).
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).
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).
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity: Reframing Postsecondary Student Mental Health Research
February 2023
Featuring
Identifying Research Priorities in Global Postsecondary Student Mental Health
May 2023
Featuring
Latest Updates
Global Speaker Series May 2023 Session: Top Research Priorities in Student Mental Health
Join us on May 24th 2023 at 4pm EST | 9pm BST and May 25th 2023 at 4am CST | 6am AEST for the sixth session of the Global Speaker Series: A Global Network to Advance Student Mental Health Research! Dr. Catherine Sabiston (University of Toronto, Canada) and Grace Lee...
Research project applies global lens to student mental health
Global Speaker Series February 2023 Session: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity: Reframing Postsecondary Student Mental Health Research
Join us on Tuesday, February 28th at 12pm EST | 5pm GMT | 1am CST (March 1st) | 4am AEDT (March 1st) for the fifth session of our Global Speaker Series: A Global Network to Advance Student Mental Health Research! Kome Odoko (University of Calgary, Canada) and Jenny...

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Project Coordinator
To find out more about this global research network, please contact our team at studentmh.research@utoronto.ca.