Council of Deans of Health Northern Ireland
Council of Deans of Health Northern Ireland serves as the strategic voice of university faculties in Northern Ireland engaged in nursing, midwifery and allied health profession education and research. The group meets on an approximately quarterly basis, online and in-person, to discuss key priorities such as student and educator recruitment and retention, workforce development, the promotion of innovative practices, and the support of research initiatives. The group works with colleagues from the Open University. Each institution is represented on the group by the two named members.

We also work with
- The Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council for Nursing and Midwifery
- Royal College of Midwives
- Royal College of Nursing
- Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
- HSC Clinical Education Centre
Convenor

Professor Kenda Crozier
Queen’s University Belfast
Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery
Convenor of Council of Deans of Health Northern Ireland
Vice Convenor

Professor Daniel Kerr
Ulster University
Head of School of Health Sciences
Convenor of Council of Deans of Health Northern Ireland
Group contact

Robyn Cooke
Policy and Research Manager
Robyn joined the Council as a Policy Officer in November 2018. Previously she has worked in various frontline and development roles within the non-profit sector. She is a Charityworks Fellow after completing their Graduate Leadership scheme. Robyn holds a BA in Comparative American Studies from the University of Warwick and a MA in International Slavery Studies from the University of Liverpool.