KUALA NERUS, 2 November 2026 – The Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) is strengthening its academic excellence and international engagement with the appointment of Professor Joanne Barnes as Visiting Professor, effective 1 November 2026.
Professor Barnes who serves as Deputy Head of the School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand, brings valuable international academic experience and expertise that are expected to further enrich the Faculty’s teaching and learning environment.
Her appointment marks an important opportunity for UniSZA, particularly its pharmacy students to gain greater exposure to international academic perspectives, contemporary pharmacy practices and global developments in pharmaceutical education.
Through this academic engagement, students are expected to benefit from enhanced knowledge-sharing opportunities, exposure to international expertise and a broader understanding of the evolving role of pharmacists in healthcare and society.
Beyond classroom learning, the collaboration also has the potential to strengthen academic discussions, encourage research interests and inspire students to develop critical thinking, professional confidence and a global outlook in preparing for their future careers.
The presence of an internationally recognised academic also reflects UniSZA’s continuous commitment to providing quality education through global academic networking and strategic international collaborations.
UniSZA warmly welcomes Professor Joanne Barnes and looks forward to a meaningful academic engagement that will create lasting benefits for students, academics and the wider university community.
Bringing global expertise to the classroom, inspiring future pharmacists to make a difference.
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