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Karin Vertue

Nursing student writes for the Nursing Times on self-directed study

Adult nursing student Karin Vertue has had an article published by the Nursing Times. In it Karin discusses self-directed study and the resources available both inside and outside the university. Read Karin’s article on the Nursing Times website.  Karin said: “The article came after I had written some pieces for a new book that is being…

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Donor Research – co-creating student-led donation awareness education

The University of Brighton Donor Research Team is comprised of student champions and academics from the School of Sport and Health Sciences and the School of Applied Sciences, and wider collaborators from other universities, organisations, charities and the NHS. It has been a busy year for the team with another round of funding secured from…

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EMPOWERCARE project shows how technology can help older people manage their own care

University of Brighton researchers contributed insights to €4 million project investigating how innovative solutions can address gaps in care and empower users. Key findings from the EMPOWERCARE project have been shared regarding innovative solutions to support individuals and communities to manage their own care. Held virtually, the final conference brought together representatives from all 13…

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Moving on up: Brighton climbs again in latest Complete University Guide

Brighton rose to 68 in the rankings – an overall improvement of 13 places on last year – and has now climbed a total of 44 places over the last three years. The university has also been ranked seventh in the south-east and in the top 60 nationally for graduate outcomes, reflecting the proportion of…

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Brighton research highlights importance of dignity and sense of personal control as UK population ages

Investment in supportive approaches that increase a sense of personal control are needed to make sure older people in the UK have the care support they need to live independent, fulfilling lives in their later years. Research led by the University of Brighton as part of a Europe-wide project found that ensuring older people retained…

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Mental health nursing – what I’ve found

David Vago is a second year Nursing (Mental Health) BSc(Hons) student. He took some time out from his studies to chat about being a nursing student at Brighton. Why I chose mental health nursing I chose the Mental Health nursing course because I felt that it would allow me to develop myself as a person,…

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Book an online subject taster

Thinking of studying a sport or health degree? Join one of our online subject taster sessions! These upcoming sessions offer the opportunity to join an interactive and informative mini-lecture with our lecturers and current students to get a feel for studying the subject at university. Events run from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on the following dates:…

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Nursing student receives Sally Adams Scholarship and a career-changing opportunity

Fiona Walker is a second year Adult Nursing student BSc(Hons).  She received the Sally Adams Scholarship, which helps student nurses fund a practice learning placement and she has just completed a four week placement at Leeds Clinical Research Facility. Here she tells us about her experience there and how it has fired her ambition to…

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Alison Taylor

Meet Senior Lecturer Alison Taylor

Alison Taylor is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons) at the University of Brighton. Your journey into teaching I have been a registered children’s nurse for 25 years and have taught at the University since 2014. I was in full time clinical practice as a Staff Nurse and then Deputy…

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Dissection documentary provides invaluable cancer education

A new documentary, to be aired on 5 December, will provide vital insights into the journey of cancer through the body, and boost understanding of the disease for both medical professionals and the public. The Channel 4 documentary, named My Dead Body, features the story of Toni Crews, a mother of two, who was 30…

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