02/10/2026
Greetings from Singapore!
My academic research visit began at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where I was hosted by Professor Liaw Sok Ying, Head of Department, and Professor He Hong-Gu, Director for International Relations. The visit has involved getting to know my colleagues and familiarising myself with the activities of the Department of Nursing, as well as giving presentations at research seminars on research into multiple-birth families and collaboration. Through our research collaboration we have contributed to ongoing international research into multiple-birth families and student supervision. During the hospital visit, we spoke with nurses and doctors providing care for families with multiples and gained an insight into the work of various individuals.
Associate Professor Wilson Tam, Deputy Head for Research, organised a wonderful opportunity to observe a variety of simulation scenarios and use virtual reality as part of the learning process.
I would like to express my warmest thanks for all the invitations I received, the various opportunities provided and the successful arrangements made. Science, research and nursing are linked into a single whole, which we create together for the benefit of people.
Pictured are Associate Professor Wilson Tam, Professors He Hong-gu and Liaw Sok Ying and University Lecturer Kristiina Heinonen, PhD students, and staff from the Department of Nursing Science and Dr Leta Wei Ling Loh and student Nish*ta involved in our international part of the multiple-birth family research. In the photo, there are also members of the staff in the National University Hospital. The Permission to take the photograph and use the image has been requested.
Parhain terveisin | With best wishes,
Kristiina Heinonen
