Janne Gabrielle Hunsbeth is a Senior Lecturer in Midwifery at the University of Stavanger, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Care and Ethics. She is actively engaged in midwifery education, simulation-based learning, and international academic collaboration through programs such as Erasmus+. Her research and professional interests include: Community midwifery in Norway Simulation and experiential learning (e.g., SimBegin) Peer-to-peer education in global contexts Professional identity and gender-neutral terminology in midwifery International student and staff mobility in health education Her recent publications focus on innovative teaching methods and cross-cultural educational initiatives, particularly in midwifery. She has presented at major international conferences including the Nordic Midwifery Congress, Karolinska Institutet’s Utdanningskongressen, and the EMA Education Conference in Athens. Her work emphasizes student-driven simulation, communication skills, and global health pedagogy. Notable scientific contributions include: Advocacy for gender-neutral midwifery titles in Norway Implementation of NeoNatalieLive in Tanzanian training settings Development of SimBegin for midwifery students Promotion of Erasmus+ mobility in midwifery education She collaborates extensively with colleagues such as Eva Christina Furskog Risa, Torhild Borlaug, and Linda Wike Ljungblad. While no formal advising or grant information is available, her work reflects a strong commitment to educational innovation and equity in midwifery. She is involved in multiple educational teams and international mobility programs aimed at enhancing midwifery training globally.




