Day: 20 November 2018

Nursing and Midwifery Council of Deans #150 leaders programme 2018

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Two nursing and one midwifery student successfully applied to complete this student leadership programme, which offers innovative ways for developing future healthcare professionals, including leadership training, networking and mentoring. There were over 750 applicants for the 150 places UK wide. The 2 nursing students are now the School Representatives for the School of Nursing and Midwifery and acting as excellent role models for all course representatives within the School, offering leadership, guidance and support. The midwifery student has also been nominated in 2 further categories of this programme: Top #150 Leaders Mentoring Partnership and Midwife. Student reflection on the impact of the #150 Leaders Programme (Evie Poole, 3rd year Adult Nursing) Why did you want to apply for the leadership programme? I wanted to join… Read moreNursing and Midwifery Council of Deans #150 leaders programme 2018

School of Education Adverse Life Experience Conference October 2018

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In 2015 the Institute of Education was awarded £1,000 for achieving over 55% student engagement with the University’s Course Evaluation Survey (CES). Following discussion with academic staff, the Institute Student Representatives decided to use the money to support the establishment of an Academic Society (Education Enhancement Society). In 2017 the society won the Student Union Award for best new society. When the Institute was awarded £1,000 in 2017 the Student Representatives decided once again to donate the money to the society. The money was to be used to fund a conference focusing on supporting children who have experienced bereavement. In early 2018 Erica Brown was approached by members of the Education Enhancement Society Committee. During several meetings they discussed the possibility that the event should… Read moreSchool of Education Adverse Life Experience Conference October 2018