On 7 April 2026, Mrs Lauren Rees, Dr Tania de Villiers, and Emeritus Associate Professor Una Kyriacos represented their department at the inaugural lecture of the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

The event marked an important milestone for the Faculty, bringing together academic staff, students, and stakeholders to celebrate leadership and vision in health sciences education and research. The three attendees joined colleagues in acknowledging the Dean’s appointment and contributions to advancing the Faculty’s strategic goals.

Their participation underscores the department’s ongoing commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and engagement with broader initiatives within the Faculty of Health Sciences.

The lecture provided valuable insights into future directions for health sciences at the institution and reinforced the importance of collective academic leadership in addressing current and emerging challenges in healthcare education and practice.