Yuka Taniguchi

Yuka Taniguchi is a professor and head of the department of nursing at Kobe Tokiwa University, Japan. She specialises in gerontological nursing and holds a PhD in Nursing. With extensive experience in higher education, she has developed student-centred courses and educational programms that encourage students to reflect on their learning, explore their career aspirations and take an active role in their education. Her research focuses on end-of-life care for older adults. She has also established a community-based dementia café that brings together older adults, local residents and nursing students, strengthening connections between the university and the wider community. She has also led the development and coordination of overseas study programmes for Japanese nursing students in Australia and Canada, alongside new initiatives in Cebu, the Philippines. Through these programs, she seeks to broaden students’ perspectives on nursing and healthcare by creating opportunities for experiential learning and intercultural exchange.