Interest: Innovation
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Speech and Language Therapy in North Wales: Powered by Partnerships
In this blog, Lauren Salisbury reflects on Wrexham University’s BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy degree, launched in 2022 to strengthen Wales’ SLT workforce. She highlights the programme’s…
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Modernising the Curricula to Realise the NHS 10 Year Plan
In this blog, Dr John Downey, Lecturer at the University of Plymouth, discusses an NHS England supported project exploring how pre-registration programmes embed the priorities of the 10…
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H³: Health@Home Hub: The Beginning of a Bold New Journey
Written by Dr Siân Shaw, Associate Professor Digital Innovation in Nursing at Anglia Ruskin University, this blog showcases Anglia Ruskin University’s Health@Home Hub (H³) as a leading example…
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Podcast | Supporting Staff with Simulation
Over the past two decades, the health and care sector has experienced significant growth in the range of simulation techniques available, driven by advances in immersive technologies. The…
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Co-Production in Simulation for Mental Health
In this blog, Andy Buttery, an Operating Department Practitioner, led the multiprofessional team alongside two Clinical Fellows: Isobel Clarke, an Occupational Therapist, and Lauren Philpott, a Children’s Nurse.…
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Podcast | Transforming Simulation Through Co-Production
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…
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Think Like a Team: Diagnosing Patients Through Collaboration
Interprofessional Education (IPE) is a pedagogical approach that brings together students from diverse healthcare disciplines to engage in collaborative learning. It aims to enhance collaboration, communication, and teamwork…
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Podcast | Daring to be different: Interprofessional Education
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…
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Embedding Violence and Aggression Training in Interprofessional Education: A Reflective Approach
In this blog, Jason Sadler, Senior Lecturer at Swansea University, reveals how Interprofessional Education supports an innovative approach to provide students with the techniques to tackle challenging situations.…
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Podcast | How do we remove bias from generative AI?
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…
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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Over the past two decades, the health and care sector has experienced significant growth in the range of simulation techniques available, driven by advances in immersive technologies. The value of simulation lies in its ability to achieve intended outcomes in ways that may not be as easily or safely accomplished through traditional educational or practice-based…
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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…