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November

Nurses with a child patient

Bournemouth University helps launch England Honour Society for Nurses
Page published 26 November 2009

Senior academics from the School of Health & Social Care have pledged their support to nursing development across England.

Social Work

Bournemouth University academics contribute to leading social work textbook
Page published 18 November 2009

Staff from the School of Health & Social Care
have featured in a popular handbook aimed at social work students.

October

A picture of Andy Pulman

Twitter could break down health care barriers
Page published 13 October 2009

A recent article suggests social networking website Twitter could be an effective means of delivering improved quality of life.

Image of nursing books

Symposium and Launch of England Honour Society for Nurses, Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Page published 6 October 2009

Dame Betty Kershaw, President, and the Scholarship Society for Nurses and Midwives invite nursing and midwifery leaders in practice, education and research to attend a Symposium and Launch of England Honour Society for Nurses on Wednesday, 11 November 2009.

Nurse with patient

BU research focuses on ‘humanising’ health care
Page published 1 October 2009

In the midst of the humanising health care debate, BU research has identified the need for patient care to be more personalised

September

Person receiving back massage

BU research helps patients with back pain
Page published 21 September 2009

The care given to patients suffering from back pain will be improved thanks to new research undertaken by BU healthcare academics.

Picture of Dr Gail Thomas

Health care academic to share expertise with Council of Deans of Health
Page published 18 September 2009

Dr Gail Thomas‚ Dean of the School of Health & Social Care has been appointed interim Director of Policy at the Council of Deans of Health.

Hypermobility and joint hypermobility syndrome study day

Hypermobility and joint hypermobility syndrome study day
Page published 4 September 2009

This study day will involve a review of the assessment tools available to recognise the condition and an evaluation and exploration of the current management approaches.

August

Bournemouth University to host the Centre of Postgraduate Medical Research & Educations Sixth Annual Symposium: Research Innovation & Interprofessional Learning

Centre of Postgraduate Medical Research & Education Sixth Annual Symposium
Page published 14 August 2009

The Centre of Postgraduate Medical Research & Education is pleased to announce its Sixth Annual Symposium.

July

BU researchers take part in the UK’s largest study of the quality of life of older people

BU to study older people's quality of life
Page published 30 July 2009

BU researchers are taking part in the UK’s largest study of the quality of life of older people, thanks to a £400,000 grant.

Heather Hartwell

Senior Lecturer Enjoys Tea with the Queen
Page published 15 July 2009

Leading nutritionist and food safety expert Dr Heather Hartwell was invited to a Buckingham Palace Garden Party on July 14.

June

An elderly man and his carer

School of Health & Social Care Annual Publication - Summer 2009
Page published 22 June 2009

This edition of the Beacon explores the patient journey through a multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach to patient-centred health care.

Two Students participating in a lecture

Surviving the Modern Healthcare Environment
Page published 4 June 2009

The Royal College of Nursing and the Open University Strategic Alliance present the South West Regional Conference at Bournemouth University.

May

Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Curran with BU students

BU consolidates position as Number One New University
Page published 20 May 2009

BU’s “magnificent achievement” in The Guardian University Guide consolidates its position as Number One New University.

Professor Edwin van Teijlingen

BU appoints leading maternity expert
Page published 14 May 2009

BU has appointed leading medical sociologist Professor Edwin van Teijlingen as Professor of Maternal & Perinatal Health Research.

Bournemouth University Midwife with a pinard stethoscope listening to a baby's heart beat through the mother's tummy

Secure your future in midwifery: Wednesday 17 June 2009
Page published 12 May 2009

Finchdean House, St Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth
Visitor times - 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Professor Steven Ersser

Expert gives talk on skin care research
Page published 5 May 2009

The next BU Inaugural Lecture will be delivered by Professor of Nursing Development & Skin Care Research Steven Ersser.

Students on Talbot campus

Undergraduate University Open Days: Saturday 20 June 2009
Page published 1 May 2009

Visitor times - 10:30am to 4:00pm

April

A Sleeping Baby

Examination of the Newborn: An update for healthcare professionals
Page published 14 April 2009

Bournemouth University is hosting a study day for professionals specialising in the field of examination of the newborn.

Midwife with a pinard stethoscope

HSC Midwifery Open Day: Wednesday 13 May 2009
Page published 7 April 2009

Finchdean House, St Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth
Visitor times - 1:30pm to 3:00pm

March

Professor Paul Lewis and colleague with petition at 10 Downing Street

Call for more midwives to save lives
Page published 5 March 2009

A leading BU academic joined fellow health professionals in calling for the Government to address the UK’s shortage of midwives.

February

A nurse, mother and new born infant

Humanisation of healthcare: A value framework for qualitative research
Page published 1 February 2009

HSC is holding its next Open Research Seminar on Wednesday 11 February at 1pm in Royal London House (room 207), Lansdowne.

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