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Looking back: a 26 year career in orthoptics

For World Orthoptic Day we sat down with Advanced Specialist Practitioner and ¾«¶«Ó°Òµalumna, Cath Williamson, to talk about her 26-year career journey in orthoptics.

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Double Award Nominations for ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµNursing Apprentices

Two of the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s health apprentices have been recognised this month, with double nominations in the 2025 South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards Health and Public Services Apprentice category.
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University students recognised in International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth.
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¾«¶«Ó°Òµ celebrates International Day of the Midwife

International Day of the Midwife is celebrated each year on 5 May. This is a chance for midwives to celebrate their profession and for us to recognise their contribution to maternal and new born health.
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Our research is helping universities to improve support for care experienced students

Dr Katie Ellis has been leading a research project with care experienced University students in England and Wales. We explore the project’s recommendations and take a look at what we’re doing here at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµto support care leavers.

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National award for ¾«¶«Ó°Òµresearchers who revolutionised teaching for the next generation of speech language therapists

¾«¶«Ó°Òµresearchers who revolutionised teaching for the next generation of speech and language therapists during the pandemic have been recognised with a prestigious national award.