Innovation in Education Strategic Policy Group
In a rapidly evolving landscape, education providers are pursuing new and innovative approaches to keep pace with technological advancements, overcome placement capacity challenges, and meet the growing workforce demands. Innovation is essential in ensuring the UK has a healthcare workforce fit for the future.
The Council’s Innovation in Education work focusses on:
- Advocating for innovation in healthcare higher education including new pedagogical approaches and new technologies
- Sharing best practice in new innovations
- Supporting collaboration within and outside the sector
Group priorities
The Innovation in Education SPG is currently focusing on developing principles of generative AI in healthcare education. The work of the Simulation Reference Group has also been incorporated into the SPG to ensure continued focus on supporting the use and development of simulated learning practices.
Regularity of meeting: Quarterly
Group Chair
Dr Ruth Paterson
Edinburgh Napier University
Head of Nursing
Chair of Innovation in Education Strategic Policy Group
Deputy Chair
Dr Mary Edmonds
Anglia Ruskin University
Deputy Dean in Practice Learning and Simulation
Deputy Chair of Innovation in Education Strategic Policy Group
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.
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