Month: Nov 2017
Midwifery Tree of Life for 2018
The UWS Tree of Life project will be visiting Hamilton Campus next week. If you are a midwife or midwifery student we would like to invite you to pop along and place your thumbprint on the tree, add your contribution to the book of stories and pay a minimum of £1 donation towards our nominated charities.
This year we are fundraising for the Royal College of Midwives Benevolent Fund and to create a new UWS Scholarship fund for student midwives. It would be great to see anyone who is, has been or wishes to be a midwife.
Please feel free to share this message to any colleagues or ex-colleagues who you feel may wish to place their thumbprint on the Tree, marking them as part of Scotland’s community of midwives.
The Tree will be on Hamilton Campus in the Caird Building on Wednesday 22nd and Friday 24th of November in Room C3.16
Its International Students Day!
We wish a Happy #InternationalStudentsDay to all of our international students and all of the other international students in Scotland!
We’re so glad you are here 
#ScotlandWelcomestheWorld #StudyinScotland #WeAreInternational
The Alliance Establishes a Strategic Partnership with the University
The University and the ALLIANCE have established a Strategic Partnership Agreement.
The Alliance is the national third sector intermediary for a range of health and social care organisations and this partnership builds on its close links with UWS.
UWS and The Alliance are key organisations in the field of health and social care in Scotland and each is committed to working collaboratively with the other to support the achievement of their respective strategic objectives.
This new Partnership will see both organisations focus resources on shared priority areas. These primarily concern a joint commitment to build knowledge and capacity; increase collaborative working to influence policy, and provide leadership to shape practice in health and social care. The partnership will also explore the potential for future research links and joint research projects.
Professor Paul Martin, CBE, Depute Principal of UWS, said:
“We are delighted to be establishing this important partnership with the Alliance. This partnership formalises the strong links we enjoy with this important organisation, which plays such a key role in the health and social care in Scotland.”
The Alliance’s vision is for a Scotland where people of all ages who are disabled or living with long-term conditions, and unpaid carers, have a strong voice and enjoy their right to live well, as equal and active citizens, free from discrimination, with support and services that put them at the centre.
The Alliance has over 2,100 members including large, national support providers as well as small, local volunteer-led groups and people who are disabled, living with long-term conditions or providing unpaid care.
Ian Welsh, OBE, Chief Executive of the Alliance, said:
“We are pleased to be establishing this strategic partnership between the ALLIANCE and UWS. The ALLIANCE and UWS have worked together on a range of projects and we are delighted to be deepening and strengthening this partnership.”
Hamilton Swishing Event Last Week
Many thanks to everyone who joined in the Swishing event on Thursday 9th November. The day was a great success with a total of £108.19 made on the day to support the Schools activities for the International Day of the Midwife
There was lots of excitement and chatter when participants inspected the items and swished their previously loved items for something new (to them!). Staff and students enjoyed the sweet treats on offer, including Jean’s tablet and Sheona’s brownies. Evelyn got into the swing trying on some shoes for size – sadly she was a no sale though!
Even Holly Hamilton (the midwifery mascot) got in on the act. Look out for more Swishing activities throughout the year.
Students Attend Nurses Remembrance Ceremony
Every year prior to the main Remembrance Day service in Glasgow’s George Square a short service of Thanksgiving for the contribution of the nursing profession is held at the Nurses Lamp memorial within the foyer of the City Chambers.
This year our school was represented at this act of remembrance held on the 12th. of November by two student BSc Pre-Registration Mental Health Nurses, Richard McKean and Leanne Scott from the Paisley Campus.
Following the service, they proceeded out into the square to join other dignitaries and guests for the 11am ceremony and minutes silence.
Have you Signed Up for the Student Research Conference?
We still have places available for the School’s Student Research Conference which is being held on Wednesday 29th of November 2017 at Paisley Campus. Senior BSc Adult, Mental Health and Midwifery students and all MSc pre-registration students within the School are welcome to come along and hear about the research which is taking place within the School and also the opportunity to network with staff and students.
This year, Professor David Chapman-Jones, the Director of the Institute for Research in Healthcare Policy and Practice (IRHPP) will be talking about our exciting plans for the development of pioneering research with immersive technology and virtual and augmented reality environments. Professor Milan Radosavljevic (Associate Vice Principal – Research) will share his vision for the future of research within the University. Our keynote speaker, Dr Carl Walker (Reader at the University of Brighton) will be delivering a keynote speech on
‘Rethinking preventative wellbeing- a community approach to action research in mental health’.
Activities within the conference will include students presenting posters and talking about their own research studies in small groups. There is also a plenary session where students and staff will share their motivations for becoming involved in research and how this has influenced their career pathways. The day will conclude with a prize-giving ceremony by Professor Debbie Tolson.
In regards to travel arrangements for students and staff based at Ayr, Dumfries and Hamilton campus, if numbers are sufficient, the School will provide a bus to transport students and staff to the Conference. If you would like to travel by bus or have any enquiries regarding the conference, please contact our School Service Delivery Administrator (Research & Enterprise) Jade Birkin as soon as possible at Jade.Birkin@uws.ac.uk
Please see the link below to register for the Student Research Conference
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hnm-student-research-conference-tickets-38946398727
Jean Lochhead Campbell Awards for 2017
The Jean Lochhead Campbell Student Award for Nursing Practice in the Community is an award which is presented annually at Graduation to the students on each Campus who have who demonstrated excellence and potential in making a difference to the ongoing care of patients and their families within the community.
The award is named after former Lanarkshire District Nurse, Jean Lochhead Campbell, and was gifted by her son, Ali Campbell, a celebrity Life Coach and bestselling author, in acknowledgement of his late mothers’ commitment and compassion to providing care to patients and their families in the community.
The nominations for this award come from health professionals mentoring third-year adult nursing students during the clinical practice element of their degree whom they feel they have made a significant difference making it a clear acknowledgement of the student’s efforts in their final year placement areas. This year’s winners were
Mark McGown at Paisley Campus
Laura Dee at Hamilton Campus
Nichola Duffy at Ayr Campus
Carrie Rae at Dumfries Campus
Mr Ali Campbell, Jean’s son is pictured above with Laura Dee at the Hamilton Graduation Ceremony Hamilton.
Commenting on the award, Ali Campbell said:
“I would like to congratulate Laura and everyone else who are really deserving recipients of this award.”
Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies Announces Partnership with Our School
Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI) recently announced a two-year partnership with our School. Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies, a private nonprofit institution, offers graduate and professional education in integrated behavioural health care through a virtual online campus.
As one of three universities worldwide granting the distinguished Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) degree, and the only university that exclusively focuses on the growing field of integrated healthcare, CGI has sought international support and alliance from education leaders and innovators within the integrated care arena to advance the science, knowledge and adoption of integrated care policy and practice. It is with much enthusiasm that Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI) announces a knowledge partnership with UWS.
The UWS School of Health, Nursing & Midwifery offers a wide range of innovative and exciting undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing professional development courses in the fields of integrated health and social care. The Bachelors of Arts (Honours) in Integrated Health and Social Care offered by UWS is an innovative and hands-on degree program designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career within health and social care in the public, private or voluntary sector. Additionally, the School of Health, Nursing & Midwifery has now launched a Master’s in Leading People-centred Integrated Care.
Elaine Gifford and Helen Rainey, Lecturers in the School of Health, Nursing & Midwifery, UWS, and Melissa McGurgan, Director of Student Services and Development, and Wendy Boring-Bray, Assistant Director of the DBH Program, CGI met in May 2017 at the International Conference for Integrated Care in Dublin, Ireland and mutually expressed interest in learning more about the educational programs and training provided by each organization. After several transatlantic conversations, it was evident that both organizations shared a collective vision and passion for the impact and adoption of integrated care worldwide, and the knowledge partnership was born.
Dr. Cara English, CEO, CGI stated:
“As an international thought leader in integrated care, CGI could not be more thrilled to partner with UWS.”
Representatives from the School will travel to the United States to present at the upcoming integrated care conference hosted by CGI, The 5 C’s of Integrated Healthcare: Care, Collaboration, Cost, Community, & Culture, taking place March 8-10, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The conference will explore 5 topics in the field of integrated care: Care, Collaboration, Cost, Community, & Culture. Presentations, workshops, and panel discussions on each of these topics will be offered throughout the conference by professionals currently making an impact in the integrated care and behavioural health arenas.
Registration for the conference is open through February 2018. More information can be found at https://cummingsinstitute.com/conference/
To learn more about Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies, visit https://cummingsinstitute.com/
Book Week Scotland
This year Book Week Scotland is from 27 November – 3 December. Each year there is a theme, and this year’s it is “Nourish”.
The UWS Libraries are running a series of events during Book Week Scotland which staff, students and the general public can attend. Here’s some more information on what’s going on:
Wednesday 29th November at 14.00 in Dumfries
Thursday 30th November at 10:30 in Ayr (GT34)
Thursday 30th November at 14:30 in Paisley (Library)
Friday 1st December at 11:00 in Hamilton (A721)
Author event with Gemma Cairney – reading and discussion on her new book ‘Open: a Toolkit for How Magic and Messed Up Life Can Be’.
For more information on Gemma and her book visit:
https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/gemma-cairney/open-a-toolkit-for-how-magic-and-messed-up-life-c
Friday 1st December at 11:00 in Ayr (GT34)
Creative Conversations: Louise Welsh and Alan Riach
Both authors will be discussing the great writers who liberated their imaginations and led them to their present careers. Both will also read from their new books; Alan Riach – The Winter Book and Louise Welsh – No Domination.
There is no need to book for these events – just turn up on the day. For more info contact library@uws.ac.uk
Inaugural Winner of the Sir David Landale Prize
Elaine Walker, a mature adult nursing programme student from Dalbeattie who is studying at our Dumfries Campus has won the first Sir David Landale Prize. the prize was presented to her at The Dumfries Graduation ceremony held on 31st October 2017.
Sir David was the chair of the Crichton Endowment Trust which became the Crichton Foundation and played a vital role in establishing a university campus at Crichton and regularly attended and supported Foundation events. The prize is awarded to a nominated student who has made an outstanding contribution to the Crichton Campus and to the Dumfries and Galloway Region.
Elaine, the first winner of this award was nominated by Dr Shirley Turberville, Head of UWS Dumfries Campus for demonstrating passions and enthusiasm as a student representative on the staff-student liaison group and in her final year, she was also its Chair. In addition, she took part in many voluntary and Open events encouraging local school pupils to join the profession. She also represented the students of the School at and Nursing and Midwifery Council quality review of our nursing programme.
Dr Turberville had no hesitation in recommending Elaine for the prize because of the commitment and enthusiasm that she has shown throughout her student career.
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