History of the Centre

In honouring its commitment to promoting health and wellbeing globally, the Faculty of Health Sciences established a Centre for International Health at the end of 1999 with the appointment of Associate Professor Paola Ferroni and Sue Gillieatt. The Centre has the responsibility for ongoing health education, consultancy and research and development in the international arena.

During four years of operation the Centre has developed a five-tiered highly successful teaching program, established teaching links with international universities and developed the research arm of the Centre including a number of international links around the world.

It is anticipated that the expansion of partnerships will enable staff and students to broaden their relevant research, postgraduate studies, continuing education and other training interests and activities.