Event: Innovation Month 2025
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AI Week: The Adaptability of a Values-Based Reflective Practice Model with Generative AI: A Case Study
In this blog, Danny Clegg, Associate Professor of Digital Pedagogy & Inclusive Practice at BPP University, explores how a values-based reflective practice model in healthcare education was adapted…
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AI Week: The Human-First Approach to AI in Healthcare Education
Dr Laura Strumidlo, Associate Professor and Head of the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery at Oxford Brookes University, has been part of the Council of Deans of…
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AI Week: Navigating the complexity of AI use in fitness to practice processes
In this blog, Michael Rowe, Associate Professor in Digital Innovation at the University of Lincoln, delves into the complex and high-stakes world of using AI in fitness to…
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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 AI-assisted technologies in healthcare…
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Closing Innovation Month 2025 – Thank you!
by Ed Hughes, CEO and Josie Turner, Policy Officer The Council of Deans of Health has delivered an interesting and engaging Innovation Month for its members, and we’d…
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Blog: Looking Ahead to Establish Principles of Generative AI in Healthcare Education
The CoDH Innovation and Pedagogy group is leading the change in developing high-level principles for integrating AI into healthcare education, recognizing its potential to enhance teaching, learning, and…
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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 Pedagogy group at the…
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Closing Innovation Month 2025
by Ed Hughes, CEO and Josie Turner, Policy Officer The Council of Deans of Health has delivered an interesting and engaging Innovation Month for its members, and we’d…
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Student’s Innovation: Creating an Educational Video for Day Surgery Patients
A student’s initiative to create a video for Day Surgery service users and highlighted the importance of student-led innovation in advancing education, clinical practice, and leadership development.
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The Value of Simulation in Radiography, a student’s perspective
Francesca Dixon reflects on how simulation has become a vital part of diagnostic radiography training, offering students a safe space to refine technical skills, build confidence, and enhance…
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…