On 6th February 2024, I had the great opportunity to accompany the Director of University of Brighton Donor Research, Simonne Weeks, at, the NHS Blood and Transplant Community Grants program at the Ambassadors Bloomberg Hotel, London. The event brought together directors and leaders of different organisations to share the amazing work done over the last…Continue Reading NHSBT Community Grants Programme 2024
As I get ready to embark on the next stage of my nursing journey, I continue to find opportunities to deepen my understanding in different areas and expand my skill set. During my last semester I discovered the prospect of joining a donor research placement, a placement unlike any other to shape and strengthen my…Continue Reading Embracing Donor Research: A Gateway to My Future Nursing Journey
An Interview with Nicky Arnold on the Importance of Giving Blood and Saving Lives Chemist turned health and safety advisor, Nicky Arnold, has been working at the University of Brighton for over eight years. She supports academic schools and other departments with managing health and safety concerns, specifically working with the Schools of Applied…Continue Reading Chemist turned Health and Safety Advisor Shares Her Passion for Blood and Organ Donation
In December 2022, a few of the Donor Research Team had the privilege of attending Professor Claire Smith’s inaugural lecture, The Silent Teacher, at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS). The lecture outlined Professor Smith’s experience of teaching anatomy and how important body donation is to anatomy education. This was highlighted by the number…Continue Reading Broadening the Reach of Anatomy Education