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Operating Department Practitioners in theatre

Theatre: a multi-professional environment

22 February 2017

Radiography students visited the new Operating theatre suite to gain first-hand experience of what working in a theatre environment is really like.

NHS bursaries will be available for those enrolling on a healthcare programme in Wales in September 2017

16 December 2016

The Welsh Government has announced that NHS bursaries will be available for those enrolling on a healthcare programme in Wales in September 2017

Dr Sally Anstey receiving her runner up prize in the Nurse Education Category

RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards 2016

28 November 2016

Congratulations to Dr Sally Anstey, RCN Wales, Nurse of the Year Awards 2016

Nicola Savery with her supervisory team

Midwife Nicola Savory, has been awarded a prestigious RCBC Fellowship

7 November 2016

Midwife Nicola Savory, has been awarded a prestigious RCBC three year Fellowship to undertake doctoral studies based in the School of Healthcare Sciences.

Occupational Therapies Without Borders

26 October 2016

Dr Dikaios Sakellariou, Senior Lecturer for Occupational Therapy, School of Healthcare Sciences alongside Nick Pollard has recently edited the newly published book ‘Occupational Therapies without borders – Integrating justice with practice’.

Complete University Guide

Complete University Guide 2017

24 October 2016

Cardiff University’s School of Healthcare Sciences celebrate being ranked ‘Number One’ in the UK for Occupational Therapy, according to the Complete University Guide 2017.

Pheonix Project: Midwives

Midwifery training delivered as part of the Phoenix Project

18 October 2016

The Midwifery Project of the University's Phoenix Project has taken a second visit to the University of Namibia (UNAM) to deliver midwifery simulation training.

CPR Training

Health Committee visits College of Biomedical and Life Sciences

14 October 2016

A group of Assembly Members visit medical and healthcare training facilities as part of inquiry

Senior Lecturer explores the resilience of nurses in Wales

7 October 2016

Senior Lecturer Judith Benbow, Cardiff University, School of Healthcare Sciences is exploring the concept of resilience among nurses in Wales

Group meeting

Mental health advice in community

5 October 2016

University brings residents and experts together on World Mental Health Day

Elite Runners

University prepares for Cardiff Half

29 September 2016

Staff and students playing major role

School of Healthcare Sciences celebrates partnerships in practice

23 September 2016

Cardiff University, School of Healthcare Sciences held an event to celebrate its partnership with practice and the excellent opportunities offered to their students

Butetown Mile race start

Success of Butetown Mile for the third year running

5 September 2016

180 runners took part in Cardiff’s Butetown Mile race, a 1-mile course to support Cancer Research UK

WHO CC Meeting Glasgow

At the forefront of midwifery advancement

24 August 2016

Cardiff University designated WHO collaborating centre for midwifery development

Billie Hunter RCM fellow

Professor of midwifery awarded national honour

12 August 2016

Cardiff University Midwife, Professor Billie Hunter has received a national award from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), for her contribution to midwifery and maternity services.

Community Gateway

University supports novice runners

11 August 2016

Running group is legacy of World Half Marathon sponsorship

Rhys Shorney

Supporting Olympians in Rio

27 July 2016

Cardiff physio to work with Olympic swimming team

Physiotherapy alumni support Wales in European Championships

26 July 2016

BSc Physiotherapy alumni, Oliver Wilding and Jonny Harper recently attended the 2016 European Touch Championship alongside academics from the School of Healthcare Sciences; Physiotherapy Lecturer, Tim Sharp and Professor Nicola Phillips.

Cardiff student midwife Hayley Forbes receiving her Cavell Award

Congratulations to Hayley Forbes Winner of the Outstanding Student Midwife Award

25 July 2016

Cardiff student Hayley Forbes win the Cavell Outstanding Midwife Award

Professor Daniel Kelly awarded Royal College of Nursing Fellowship

15 July 2016

Professor Daniel Kelly, a senior researcher from the School of Healthcare Sciences has been awarded a Fellowship of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).