Oxford, United Kingdom — 24 June 2026 — The workshop “Advancing Stroke Care and Non-Communicable Disease Prevention Through Responsible AI and Digital Innovation” brought together academics, healthcare professionals, researchers, and partners in digital health to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation in strengthening stroke care and preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Held at the Rainolds Room, Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford, the workshop featured the kick-off of the UK–Indonesia–Vietnam Transnational Education (TNE) Partnership under the British Council Going Global Partnerships (GGP) Programme and a showcase of ongoing research collaborations supported by the British Council International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF).
The event provided a platform for international academic exchange, highlighting how responsible AI and digital technologies can contribute to early detection, personalized medicine, medical imaging, and healthcare system efficiency in addressing major health challenges, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cancer.
Strengthening Transnational Education and Research Collaboration
The workshop commenced with opening remarks by Prof. Arjune Sen, followed by an introduction to the UK–Indonesia–Vietnam GGP TNE Initiative and a showcase of ongoing ISPF research collaborations by Prof. Huan X. Nguyen and Prof. Mai Duy Ton.
The session highlighted the importance of international partnerships in advancing health education, strengthening research collaboration, and supporting the development of innovative approaches to global health challenges.
The GGP TNE Partnership brings together academic perspectives from the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and Vietnam, creating opportunities for transnational education and knowledge exchange. Complementing this initiative, the ISPF research showcase provided an opportunity to highlight ongoing collaborative efforts in health research and innovation.
Keynote Sessions on Brain Health, AI Ethics, and Medical Innovation
The workshop featured a series of keynote presentations addressing the intersection of AI, digital health, health policy, and equitable healthcare.
Prof. Arjune Sen, Consultant Neurologist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Director of the Centre for Global Epilepsy, and Fellow of the Oxford Martin School, delivered a keynote titled “Developing Health Policy to Sustainably Improve Brain Health in the IGAP Era.” His presentation explored the role of health policy in supporting sustainable improvements in brain health.
Prof. Caesar Atuire, Co-Director of Oxford Global Health and Senior Teaching and Research Associate in the MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine, delivered a keynote on “Interrogating the Ethical Uses of AI and Its Governance in Health.” The session addressed ethical considerations and governance in the application of AI to healthcare.
The workshop also featured a special address by H.E. Do Minh Hung, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to the United Kingdom, highlighting the international context of the partnership and the importance of collaboration across countries.
Prof. Paul Taylor, Director of UCL’s UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in AI-enabled Healthcare, presented “AI in Medical Imaging: Transforming Early Diagnosis and Precision Care for Cancer and Chronic Disease.” His presentation examined the potential of AI-enabled medical imaging to support early diagnosis and precision care.
Representing Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Prof. Yodi Mahendradhata, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, delivered a keynote titled “From Innovation to Justice: Digital Technologies, Power, and NCD Prevention in LMICs.” The presentation explored the relationship between digital technologies, power, equity, and non-communicable disease prevention in low- and middle-income countries.
Each keynote session was followed by a question-and-answer segment, allowing participants to engage with the speakers and discuss the implications of AI and digital innovation for health systems and clinical practice.
From Responsible Innovation to Health Equity
The workshop concluded with closing remarks by Prof. Huan X. Nguyen, followed by an informal lunch and academic networking session.
The discussions brought attention to the need for responsible approaches to AI development and implementation, ensuring that technological advances are connected with ethical governance, health policy, and equitable access to healthcare.
By bringing together experts from the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and Vietnam, the workshop strengthened opportunities for collaboration in education, research, and digital health innovation.
The kick-off of the UK–Indonesia–Vietnam GGP TNE Partnership, together with the showcase of ISPF research collaborations, marked an important step in advancing international cooperation to address complex health challenges.
Through continued academic exchange and collaborative research, the partnership seeks to contribute to the responsible development and application of digital technologies for better health outcomes, particularly in stroke care and the prevention of non-communicable diseases.
About the Workshop
The workshop “Advancing Stroke Care and Non-Communicable Disease Prevention Through Responsible AI and Digital Innovation” was held on 24 June 2026 at the Rainolds Room, Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford. The event featured the kick-off of the UK–Indonesia–Vietnam Transnational Education Partnership under the British Council Going Global Partnerships Programme and a showcase of ongoing research collaborations supported by the British Council International Science Partnerships Fund.
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