Universitas 21 Health Research Exchange (U21HREx) is a virtual international knowledge translation and exchange network and Community of Practice for students and early career researchers (ECRs) in Health and Social Care.

Universitas 21 Health Research Exchange (U21HREx) is a virtual international knowledge translation and exchange network and community of practice for students and early career researchers (ECRs) in Health and Social Care. Consisting of the University of Maryland (lead institution), University of Birmingham (United Kingdom), and University College Dublin (Ireland), U21HREx facilitates research and practice mentorship and professional development. This network provides the opportunity to expand on local and international research, practice, and joint academic initiatives to strengthen U21 member institution connections and train the next generation of researchers to be healthcare leaders. U21HREx has been highlighted in the U21 impact reports of 2021 and 2023, nominated for a U21 Team Award in 2024, and recognized by U21 Provost Jenny Dixon for collective impact and furthering the U21 network’s principles of internationalization.

Since 2022, U21HREx has held virtual activities and in-person symposiums increasing academic and research collaboration, mentorship, and career development opportunities particularly for underrepresented students, ECRs, faculty, and staff across institutions.