Interest: Case study directory
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Simulation Case Study: Evaluation of a bespoke observational and debriefing tool used within student-led Paramedic Science simulation workshops – Wrexham University
Key themes: Education (training, assessment, curriculum), Research and development, Skill acquisition Academics Aims & Objectives The main driver of the case study was to empower student-led simulation for…
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Simulation Case Study: Developing a Virtual Primary Care Placement for Nursing Students – King’s College London
Key themes: Education (training, assessment, curriculum), Research and development Academics: Mrs. Aby Mitchell, Senior Lecturer Adult Nursing Education and Faculty Lead for Simulation, King’s College London, aby.mitchell@kcl.ac.uk Mr.…
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Simulation Case Study: “I would like to call the first witness”- An innovative simulation of a Coroner’s Court inquest for pre-registration mental health nursing students – University of Worcester
Key themes: Education (training, assessment, curriculum), Research and development, Quality improvement, Interprofessional collaboration Academics: Aims & Objectives: Amid concerns about the dilution of core mental health nursing skills,…
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Simulation Case Study: Student-Led Simulation Authoring: Enhancing Confidence and Clinical Readiness in Midwifery Education – University of Northampton
Key themes: Education (training, assessment, curriculum), Quality improvement, Skill acquisition Academics: Aims & Objectives: This pilot project aimed to build midwifery students’ confidence and competence in managing obstetric…
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Simulation Case Study: A Digital Simulated Learning Activity on Medicine Optimisation (SimMed) – Edinburgh Napier University
Key themes: Education (training, assessment, curriculum), Skill acquisition, Interprofessional collaboration Academics: Aims & Objectives: Medication errors continue to pose a serious threat to patient safety, resulting in mild…
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Simulation Case Study: Understanding the Lived Experiences of Displaced Persons- Solent University Southampton
Key themes: Education (training, assessment, curriculum), Skill acquisition Academics: Aims & Objectives: Students encounter refugees and displaced persons (asylum seekers) in their practice, a population group that experience…
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Simulation Case Study: Investigating the clinical decision-making of nursing students using high-fidelity simulation, observation and think aloud – Anglia Ruskin University
Key themes: Research and development Academics: Aims & Objectives: This study aimed to strengthen nursing students’ clinical decision-making skills by using high-fidelity simulation combined with pluralistic research methods.…
Latest publications and briefings
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Principles for the use of Generative AI in healthcare education
The Council of Deans of Health has published the Principles for the use of Generative AI in Healthcare Education report as part of its Innovation…
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Briefing: UCAS Applicant Statistics for January 2026
The University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) has published a statistical release providing core numbers for the January equal consideration deadline 2026. The Council has published a briefing which summarises some of the key…
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AI Week: The Pedagogy of AI – Implications for healthcare education
Following the Council of Deans of Health’s 2025 Digital Summit, we are publishing this collaborative report with Elsevier which explores the evolving role of…
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Briefing: UCAS statistics on placed applicants 28 days after A-level and SQA results day 2025
UCAS has published data on confirmed places on undergraduate higher education courses 28 days after A-level results following the Clearing process. The full data…
Latest podcast episodes
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This Innovation Month 2026 podcast explores how education providers can embed the principles of co-production into the design and delivery of simulation-based education. Speakers will unpack what co-production means, why it matters, and the benefits it brings, alongside practical tips for overcoming common challenges. There will also be an opportunity to reflect on ASPiH standards…
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This Innovation Month 2026 podcast explores the importance of interprofessional education (IPE), an approach that brings together students from a range of disciplines to learn collaboratively and develop the skills essential for effective practice. Recognised for strengthening teamwork, communication, IPE continues to play a vital role in preparing students for integrated, person‑centred care. In this…
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This podcast critically explores bias in AI, particularly within the context of healthcare education. It unpacks what “bias” means in AI systems and highlights the real-world consequences of these biases, from reinforcing harmful stereotypes to perpetuating inequities in student outcomes and clinical training. The discussion raises urgent questions about responsibility and how students and staff…
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We are pleased to reshare this AI week podcast, where we explore the research methodology for developing the Principles of Generative AI in healthcare. Speakers Ruth Paterson, Marc Griffiths and Dao Tunprasert outline the collaborative and multi-professional nature of the process, as well as how feedback from various stakeholder groups has been critical in the development of…