SPC faculty member selected for Fulbright award
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Category: Global Perspectives on Health and Social Care
Global Perspectives on Health and Social Care
Collaborative Discussions with Europe and the U.S.
November 18 and 19, 2025
Innovating with Compassion: Transforming Health, Dental, Dementia & End-of-Life Care with Dignity
Tuesday, November 18: Topic: Holistic approaches in Health and Social Care and Dental
Wednesday, November 19: Topic: Dying with Dignity
Meet our Moderators!
Dr. Karen McCambridge is the Curriculum area manager for Health and Social care at the Northern Regional College, Northern Ireland. Karen has a PhD in Psychology from the University of Ulster, Coleraine and is the regional module lead for Psychology on the Foundation degree in Health and Social care. In addition, she has worked with local Health and Social care trusts to develop and deliver bespoke staff training on loneliness including the OCN L2 Award in Awareness of Loneliness. She has an interest in the areas of mental health and wellbeing, loneliness, digital health, and social housing. Karen has been involved in further and higher education for the last twenty years and is passionate about innovative and creative teaching and learning to enhance students’ opportunities to progress.
Meet our Panelists!
Topic: Holistic approaches in Health and Social Care and Dental
Topic: Dying with Dignity
Watch previous discussions below!
The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Health – Watch the Recording here
Housing Sustainability – Watch the Recording here
Student Support to Thrive and Survive – Watch the Recording here
Ethics in Health and Human Services – Watch the Recording here
Inequalities and Access to Care Discussion – Watch the Recording here
The Future of Health & Social Care – Watch the Recording here
A Day in the Life of a Nurse – Watch the Recording here
Day in the Life of a Social Worker – Watch the Recording here
Current Mental and Health Strategies – Watch the Recording here
SPC Ireland: I would definitely encourage you to take the class!
Taking this study abroad trip with SPC taught me more than sitting in a classroom ever could. The people we met, places we saw, and experiences we had are things I will never forget and memories that I will have forever. We visited many cities including Dublin, Cork, Belfast, and Kilkenny. The nerves I had … Continue reading SPC Ireland: I would definitely encourage you to take the class!
SPC Ireland: The Unforgotten Path
Beginning any new journey comes with nerves and an eagerness that feels all consuming. From the moment I discovered the opportunity for the Ireland study abroad trip with SPC, through an email on my student account, I was counting down the days to exploring the world outside of the United States for the first time. … Continue reading SPC Ireland: The Unforgotten Path
SPC student : Western Europe awe-inspiring experience
I’d never been so excited to head to the airport, even with crowd and delay nightmares looming. I must admit, the day of travel is always difficult, but meeting the rest of the group made things a lot more bearable. Although we arrived in London a little later than expected, all our worries disappeared when … Continue reading SPC student : Western Europe awe-inspiring experience
Once in a lifetime experience for SPC
How do I put into words my experience in Zimbabwe? Simply put… it was a once in a lifetime experience. From the time we landed until the time we departed; it was nothing but great memories. The first couple of days were laid back and eased us into what we would be getting into. We … Continue reading Once in a lifetime experience for SPC
SPC students relive the beauty of the Alps
The world is not so small after all. I never imagined the amount of beauty that I saw when I went abroad this past March. Travelling for me was more than just the exploration of the countries, it was an exploration of myself, meaning that I got to learn what lit my soul and passions … Continue reading SPC students relive the beauty of the Alps
SPC student explores Irish culture and worldview in Ireland
An encounter with a survivor of “The Troubles” makes a big impact on students during study abroad in Ireland. – Alex Stewart, SPC Student, Ireland Program, May 2019 I’ve always loved learning about people and observing how a culture can shape someone’s worldview. With the help of a Study Abroad scholarship, I was able to go … Continue reading SPC student explores Irish culture and worldview in Ireland