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Sarah representing the Skills Development Service

Sarah Beechey: 3-time Nursing Time Awards Nominee

4 April 2023

Get to know the final year nursing student who has been shortlisted in three different categories in the Student Nursing Times Awards 2023.

Women’s health at risk from reluctance to prescribe medicine during pregnancy

1 March 2023

Researchers say overly cautious approach to prescribing during pregnancy is risking women’s health and emotional well-being.

Prof Danny Kelly

Healthcare Sciences staff visit Brussels for European Cancer Summit 2022

18 November 2022

Healthcare Sciences staff were amongst many international delegates at the European Cancer Summit in Brussels last week.

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International RCN Nursing Research conference thrives in Cardiff city centre

19 October 2022

Staff from Healthcare Sciences were involved in the highly successful international RCN nursing research conference.

Becky after winning world title

Physiotherapy alumna wins world title in combat sport

7 September 2022

Physiotherapy alumna Becky Sheppard  (BSc 2020) has won a World Title in the combat sport Tang Soo Do.

Heath park west visit

Building work begins on new School of Healthcare Sciences.

18 August 2022

Head of School Professor David Whitaker and Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Weeks visit redevelopment at Heath Park West

Children learning in a classroom

Changing the conversation; how to talk with young people about sex and relationships

10 August 2022

Inspired by the findings of her research, Clare Bennett co-authored two books, designed to support parents, carers, teachers, nurses and any other professionals who work with children.

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Cardiff University students past and present competing at Commonwealth Games

28 July 2022

Many developed their passion and skills for their sports while in Cardiff

Heath Park West simulated hospital ward

New home for the School of Healthcare Sciences

22 June 2022

A £23m investment in a new home for the School of Healthcare Sciences will provide new and improved teaching spaces.

Dr Sarah Fry receiving her award at the 2022 Celebrating Excellence Awards.

Senior Lecturer in Nursing recognised for her commitment to improving lives in local communities

11 May 2022

Dr Sarah Fry, a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Cardiff University, has been recognised for her outstanding work with local BAME communities in Cardiff.

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Opening of the Radiography Virtual Reality Suite

11 May 2022

School of Healthcare Sciences launch a new Virtual Reality Suite for Radiography students.

Health board projects

New health board initiative uses Radiography student projects for real-world improvements.

6 May 2022

New health board initiative uses Radiography student projects for real-world improvements

NMC CNO Visit

NMC Chief Executive Officer and Chief Nursing Officer visit the School of Healthcare Sciences

5 May 2022

NMC CEO and Welsh Government CNO marked this year’s International Day of the Midwife with visit to WHO Collaborative Centre.

‘First-of-its-kind’ life-saving scheme is launched by Cardiff University students

10 March 2022

New scheme aims to address ‘poor’ out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates in Wales

DASH Study

The DASH Study awarded Burdett Trust for Nursing Award.

18 February 2022

Researchers awarded a Burdett Trust for Nursing Award for the DASH Study

Mum inspired to study child nursing to honour her son

17 February 2022

Elinor Ridout enrolled on Cardiff University’s pathway to healthcare to study degree after loss of teenage son

Sian Knott

Physiotherapy Lecturer Sian Knott, named Team GB Chief Physiotherapist for Beijing 2022

12 November 2021

Sian Knott has been selected as the chief physiotherapist for Team GB at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Namibia Oxygen Training

Cardiff University School of Healthcare Sciences collaborate with the University of Namibia School of Nursing and UNAM Cares

5 November 2021

A collaboration of nursing academic staff from University of Namibia, Cardiff University School of Healthcare Sciences and Aneurin Bevan ICU work together to produce teaching and education materials on Oxygen Therapy.

Olympic Silver Medal for Cardiff University Physio Alumnus

22 September 2021

Tom Barras (BSc 2015), Cardiff University graduate, qualified Physiotherapist and Olympic Medallist has achieved more in his 27 years than some of us would hope to in a lifetime.

Physiotherapy lecturer is first to provide ‘Gold standard’ ultrasound guided Botox treatments for patients at home

20 September 2021

The practice of doing Botox injection using Ultrasound guidance is considered the gold standard as it is more accurate, provides better results and minimises risk of bleeding.