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Podcast: A Digital Summit Debrief – what did we learn? Innovation Month 2025

In this episode, Ed Hughes (CEO, CoDH) and Ruth Paterson (Chair, CoDH Innovation & Pedagogy Group; Head of Nursing, Edinburgh Napier University) reflect on the success of the Digital Summit hosted by the Council…

5 February 2025
A Digital Summit Debrief – what did we learn?

Innovation Month 2025 A Digital Summit Debrief – what did we learn? In this episode, Ed Hughes (CEO, CoDH) and Ruth Paterson (Chair, CoDH Innovation & Pedagogy Group; Head of Nursing, Edinburgh…

5 February 2025
Briefing Paper: Advancing Healthcare Education through Simulation-Based Education

The CoDH Simulation Reference Group has produced a briefing paper to showcase the transformative potential of simulation in healthcare education and highlight the challenges and our recommendations for…

24 January 2025
Race Equity Month – The “Diverse Dermatology” Learning Programme for Healthcare Students & Professionals

Danny Clegg, is an Associate Professor of Digital Pedagogy and Inclusive Practice, in the Institute of Health & Social Care (HSC), London South Bank University (LSBU). This blog…

8 November 2024
Innovation Month 2024: Closing remarks

by Stella McKernan, Policy Officer The landscape of healthcare higher education is evolving. The health sector is grappling with a rising demand for healthcare services due to an…

31 May 2024
#InnovationMonth – Interprofessional Education Delivering Practical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training for Student Midwives and Medical Students through a Collaborative Approach

In our final #InnovationMonth blog post, Jemma Walker explores the implementation and benefits of Interprofessional Education (IPE) in obstetric training, specifically focusing on the Undergraduate Practical Obstetric Multi-Professional…

29 May 2024
Podcast #InnovationMonth – Healthcare Academic Internships: Learning from a Pilot Project

In our final Innovation Month podcast, you can listen to Jonny Bell, Project Manager, discussing a pilot project led at the University of Portsmouth, which provides education internships to healthcare professionals.

28 May 2024
#InnovationMonth – A Journey through Simulation in Nursing Education

Welcome to our exclusive blog post, part of the Council of Deans of Health’s Innovation Month, where we dive into groundbreaking research conducted by a team of researchers…

20 May 2024
Podcast #InnovationMonth – Creating Enabling Clinical Environments for Autistic Student nurses

In our first Innovation Month podcast, we welcome Jo Sullivan, Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing. In this episode, Jo talks about a pilot project at the University of…

15 May 2024
#InnovationMonth – A Student’s Perspective on Creating Enabling Clinical Environments for Neurodiverse Students

A guest blog from #150Leaders Becky Nisbet, Nursing Student at the University of York. This blog aims to reflect on issues discussed in our recent Innovation Month podcast,…

15 May 2024

Latest publications and briefings

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Publication

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7 October 2025

Nation: UK

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…

Innovation
Briefing

Briefing

Published:

17 September 2025

Nation: UK

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…

UCAS Data, Workforce
Briefing

Briefing

Published:

15 August 2025

Nation: UK

UCAS Briefing: A-level results day 2025

On A-level results day, UCAS has published data on confirmed places on undergraduate higher education courses. The full data set including a breakdown for…

UCAS Data
Briefing

Briefing

Published:

18 July 2025

Nation: UK

Council’s briefing on UCAS deadline statistics for June 2025

UCAS has published a statistical release providing core numbers for the 30 June 2025 application deadline. The Council of Deans of Health has released…

Nursing, Midwifery, UCAS Data

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The Council launches two new member networks

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7 November 2025

The Council’s new strategy commits to supporting members across the system including all four nations plus overseas associate members. It is with commitment to the voice of all our members that the Council is pleased to launch two new member networks: a Remote and Rural Network and a Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories Network.…
Podcast | The impact of microaggressions at university and on placement

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4 November 2025

This podcast explores the findings of a 17-month participatory action research project conducted at the University of Bradford, funded by the Elizabeth Casson Trust. Co-led by staff and students, the project investigates the experiences of occupational therapy students from marginalised groups, focusing on how microaggressions manifest in both university settings and practice placements. Although the…
Post-Party Conference Debrief

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24 October 2025

In this podcast, the Council’s Head of Policy and External Affairs, James Hallwood, is joined by our Policy and Research Manager, Robyn Cooke, as they unpack key takeaways from this year’s party conferences. We also launch the Council’s new Political Engagement Network, a space for all members interested in advocating for their institutions and the…
Podcast | How do we remove bias from generative AI?

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10 October 2025

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…