Attendance an online digital event on Jan. 24, 2025 entitled “Advancing Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Education: Fostering Research and Postgraduate Education”. The event was offered by International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).

Description: On January 24, the International Day of Education, FIP hosted a digital event to introduce the report "Promoting Research and Postgraduate Education in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences." This report emphasized the vital role of advanced education and research in advancing pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. The event presented effective strategies to increase postgraduate enrolment, enhance research impact, and expand career opportunities in the field. Attendees explored proven initiatives implemented at FIP AIM schools globally, designed to strengthen research and educational capabilities.

Moderator:

- Pierre Moreau, Executive Director, Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC), Canada.

Facilitator:

- Ozge Ozer, FIP Education and Professional Development Manager, FIP, The Netherlands.

Guests:

• John A. Pieper, Professor and President Emeritus, University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis, USA.

• Lilian M. Azzopardi, Professor, Department of Pharmacy at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Malta, Malta.

• Sherief Khalifa, Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs & Dean, College of Pharmacy, Dubai Pharmacy College - Dubai Medical University, United Arab Emirates.

• Nsovo Mayimele, Lecturer, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa 

• Renukha Sellappans, Head of School, School of Pharmacy, Taylor’s University, Malaysia.

• Wafa Al Madhagi, Prof. Assistant, Sana'a University, Yemen.

• Indre Treciokiene, Assoc. Prof., Vilnius University, Lithuania.