It’ s also a chance for the University to show its support to our amazing students and alumni who have dedicated themselves to this highly skilled profession and care of others; as well as the commitment and expertise of our incredible staff, who from teaching and mentoring to research make a real difference to patients’ lives.

Find out more from our Alumni on why they love being a nurse, what it’s like to study at the University and the many different professional roles they have experienced.

Alex – Mental Health Nursing Alumni

Emma – Adult Nursing Alumni

Vicky – Adult Nursing Alumni

Earlier this week, May Chen, Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing, was awarded a prestigious RCN Foundation Impact Award, in recognition of the positive influence her research has had upon the well-being of student nurses.

May’s research looked at student wellbeing and supporting them during the critical phase as they transition from being a nursing student to a newly registered nurse.

Read more about May’s award and research.