Interest: Research
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Recognising research cultures that promote excellence – the European HR Excellence in Research Award and QMU success
A guest blog by Kim Smith, Head of Research and KE Development Unit, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, and Professor Brendan McCormack, Head of the Divisions of Nursing, Occupational…
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Podcast – Research Month | Submitting a Healthcare bid to REF2021: a university perspective
The Council is running a series of podcasts as part of Research Month. In this podcast, Professor Robert Van Deursen, Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences at Cardiff University, speaks…
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Podcast – Research Month | Research during Covid-19 with CSO Scotland
The Council is running a series of podcasts as part of Research Month. Dr Alan McNair, Senior Research Manager at the Chief Scientist Office Scotland, talks to Robyn…
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Researcher cultures and career development – how can we do better?
Guest blog by: Professor Priscilla Harries, Associate Dean Research, Kingston University and St George’s, University of London; Professor Vanora Hundley, Deputy Dean Research and Professional Practice, Bournemouth University;…
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Podcast – Research Month | The future of REF and healthcare research in the context of Covid-19 and Brexit
The Council is running a series of podcasts as part of Research Month. In this podcast, Professor Dame Jessica Corner, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange at the…
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Position paper: Improving clinical academic careers for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals
This position paper clearly sets out the key issues that the Council of Deans of Health considers to be essential in taking affirmative action to advance clinical academic…
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New report showcases approaches to integrating research in pre-registration healthcare curricula
A new report by the Council of Deans of Health highlights how universities are developing research skills in pre-registration healthcare students in order to ensure they are able…
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Report: Nursing, midwifery and allied health clinical academic research careers in the UK
This paper summarises the development of clinical academic research careers for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England. Key challenges and…
Latest publications and briefings
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Report: Impact of the cost-of-living on recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals: An EDI perspective
The CoDH Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Policy Group has produced a report on the ‘Impact of the cost-of-living on recruitment and retention of…
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Briefing | Looking Ahead to Establish Principles of Generative AI in Healthcare Education – Innovation Month 2025
by Ruth Paterson, Head of Nursing, Edinburgh Napier University; Chair, Innovation & Pedagogy Strategic Policy Group, Council of Deans of Health The Innovation and…
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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…
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UK network of Professors in midwifery and maternal and newborn health: Manifesto 2024
In light of the upcoming General Election, the UK network of senior academics in midwifery and maternal and newborn health has published its Manifesto.…
Latest podcast episodes
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Professor Dame Jessica Corner speaks to Council members at April’s Spring Conference 2025 about the Clinical Academic Task and Finish Group and its report.
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Professor Jane Coad and Nicola Carter speak about the updated Follett Principles 2024 including the background of Follett, the driver behind its update and guidance to implementation.
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Former Student Leadership Programme participant Joy O’Gorman speaks to us about her PhD research and how she’s proactively collaborating with a range of healthcare professionals and stakeholders to co-produce good quality research.
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Three members of the UK network or Professors in Midwifery and maternal and newborn health discuss research careers for midwives and how we can better facilitate research in midwifery.