Eight Nursing students from Rwanda – five female students and three male students – have arrived in Parma to undertake a three-month educational placement in the field of Nursing Sciences.
The initiative, promoted by the University Centre for International Cooperation of the University of Parma, is carried out with the support of the Parma University Hospital and the Local Health Authority of Piacenza, representing an important opportunity for international education, intercultural exchange, and professional development.
During their stay in Italy, the students will take part in clinical placement and training activities, with the opportunity to engage with different organisational and healthcare models while further developing professional competencies within local health and social care settings.
The group was also welcomed at the Municipality of Parma by Councillor for Social and Housing Policies Ettore Brianti, highlighting the institutional and social value of the initiative, which promotes dialogue, international cooperation, and the development of competencies within healthcare professions.
The scholarship awarded to the students has also covered accommodation and living expenses, thanks in part to the collaboration with ASP Parma, which supported the identification of suitable housing solutions for the entire duration of their stay.
This experience is part of the internationalisation and cooperation activities promoted by the University of Parma, confirming the importance of dialogue between different healthcare systems and educational pathways as an opportunity for mutual enrichment for students, professionals, and academic communities.
“Welcoming students from international contexts represents an important opportunity for mutual growth, not only from a professional perspective, but also on a human and cultural level. The exchange of experiences, care models, and perspectives on healthcare contributes to strengthening an educational approach that is increasingly open, inclusive, and oriented toward international collaboration” – Antonio Bonacaro, Associate Professor of Nursing Science and President of the Master’s Programmes in Healthcare.
