School of Health and Social CareCollaborating to deliver research rich education and outstanding student experiences
May 29, 2024
Summary
Professor Cathal Breen* hosted the Clinical Skills Managed Educational Network (scot.nhs.uk) (CSMEN) at Edinburgh Napier for a review meeting in May.
CSMEN was established in 2007 to support excellence in clinical skills education. The Network connects people and organisations involved in health and social care to enable collaboration for a “Once for Scotland” approach to skills and simulation-based learning. Their vision is “world-leading facilitation of skills and simulation training”, and members of the network have found visits to be helpful in exploring how academic educational institutions and centres of clinical excellence can work better together; building relationships; and discovering how CSMEN support Scotland’s centres.
A newly initiated project, Simulation Resources in Scotland | Clinical Skills Managed E. is developing a detailed inventory of the simulation equipment resources available in Scotland. It aligns to several of the United Nations’ sustainable development goals, and is currently recruiting academic education institutions.
Professor Cathal Breen, one of the first invited participants for the new project, said: “The current project builds upon the success of the original, produced to outline the current equipment and course availability in the Scottish territorial health boards. That work was seen as a first step to providing a detailed inventory of the resources available in Scotland.”
Meet the jewel in the crown of Edinburgh Napier University’s health training: its Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre where the latest technologies are used to help train nursing and midwifery students.
Mar 21, 2024
Source
Edinburgh Evening News
Summary
Recruitment
Study in a high-tech environment
If you’re thinking about a career in nursing or midwifery, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Edinburgh Napier University has the latest technology to provide the best possible clinical training support and experience for students.
Apply today for an undergraduate degree in adult health, child health, mental health, or learning disabilities nursing, as well as midwifery, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Social Work.
Or there is an extensive list of postgraduate opportunities, including Master of Public Health, an MSc in Healthcare Management, Master of Clinical HealthcareTechnology or a PGCert in Epilepsy Studies; several other postgraduate courses in nursing, midwifery or neonatal care are also available.
Visit www.napier.ac.uk to start your journey today.
Universities join forces to accelerate health technology innovation
Feb 20, 2024
Source
Herald
Summary
A first-of-its-kind research collaboration between Edinburgh Napier University and Heriot-Watt University is bringing together engineering and nursing students to develop cutting-edge health technologies tailored to addressing real clinical needs.
The Edinburgh-based institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising a joint programme which will see Heriot-Watt engineering students visit Edinburgh Napier’s specialised clinical simulation facilities to gain first-hand understanding of real healthcare scenarios and challenges.
Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health meets staff from University’s Centre for Cardiovascular Health
Nov 28, 2023
Source
Edinburgh Napier
Summary
Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health, Jenni Minto MSP has received an insight into the work of Edinburgh Napier’s Centre for Cardiovascular Health during a recent visit to the University’s Sighthill campus.
Met by Professor Alison Machin, Dean of the School of Health and Social Care and Professor Lis Neubeck, Head of the Centre for Cardiovascular Health, the Minister heard from several of the Centre’s members, learning more about the innovative research being led by the Centre to improve global cardiovascular health.Jenni Minto MSP pictures with Edinburgh Napier staff at Sighthill campus
The group visit, which also included short presentations by Professor Cathal Breen, Professor Lois McKellar, Dr Coral Hanson, Professor Peter Barlow and Dr Amanda Pitkethly, shone a spotlight on the interdisciplinary nature of the Centre’s work as it strives to bridge the evidence-practice gap through patient involvement and implementation science.
High-tech simulations bring healthcare training into the 21st century at Edinburgh Napier University
Jan 23, 2025
Summary
As tech plays more and more of a role in our health service, new innovations are helping Edinburgh students to blaze a trail in healthcare, says a leading professor.
Digital Health and Care Scotland 2025
Feb 19, 2025
Source
Holyrood events
Summary
Holyrood’s flagship Digital Health and Care conference returns to Dynamic Earth on 18 and 19 February 2025
Digital technology continues to be at the heart of efforts to support the recovery of our health and social care system following the pandemic, and respond to future challenges.
Bringing together representatives from across the public and third sectors with those working in industry, Holyrood’s annual Digital Health and Care conference will consider the latest policy developments and technological advancements.
Through a range of panel sessions, masterclasses and keynote addresses, delegates will have the opportunity to engage in discussions around remote monitoring, e-prescribing, AI and cyber security.
It provides a platform to collaborate and share learnings as we look to drive innovation and speed up implementation of technology within the health and social care space.
Session Description
Much of what we now take for granted in healthcare would have been unimaginable a decade ago. The next generation of healthcare workers have access to a continuously developing library of technologies. Training methods are constantly diversifying, and new
technologies are available more widely to build the skills of the workforce and provide realistic and bespoke training. Join us to explore examples of these technologies and what
opportunities lie in the future
Global Research Institute in Health and Care Technologies Showcase Event
Jun 5, 2025
Summary
On behalf of Heriot-Watt University's Global Research Institute in Health and Care Technologies, I am delighted to
invite you to our official Showcase Event, taking place on Thursday 5th June 2025 at the National Robotarium on the
Heriot-Watt Campus, Riccarton, Edinburgh.
This event will serve as an engaging platform to explore some of the groundbreaking health and care technologies
being developed at Heriot- Watt University, and we are honoured to welcome Heriot Watt alumnus, Professor Sir
Chris Whitty (KCB HonFREng FRS FMedSci), Chief Medical Officer for England and Chief Medical Adviser to the UK
Government, as our keynote speaker. Professor Sir Chris Whitty has worked extensively in the field of health and
care throughout his career, and we are pleased to have him attend our event to share his insights and wealth of
knowledge
