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Nikki Bott

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Lecturer in Nursing Associates (Apprenticeship)

Ryan Byrne

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Senior Lecturer

Richard Maurice

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Specialist Community Public Health Nurse and Senior Lecturer, Community Specialist Practice Programme Lead

Malaika Eparh

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Senior Lecturer, Health & Workforce Development

Rebecca Delpino

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Lecturer

Adeena Khatoon Ellahi

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Lecturer

Rosie Shepherd

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Associate Lecturer

Kelly Sweeney

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Senior Lecturer

Suzanne Smith

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Lecturer

Maisie Matthews

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Lecturer

Lydia Gilbert

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Katie Hurst-Carroll

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Lecturer

Antony Smith

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Executive Dean of the School of Psychology

Professor Gill Brown

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Lecturer

Jaylan Rahmatullah

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Associate Lecturer - Pastoral

Ingrid Constantin

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Lead Nurse for Education

Sarah Darling

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Lecturer

Shannon Smalling

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Meet the health and wellbeing team

Meet the staff on our dedicated health and wellbeing team at the University.

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Programme Lead and Senior Lecturer for Business Management, Mental Health Lead for the Business School

Nicola Sandford

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Lecturer

Leon Dixon

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Vice Dean (School of Health, Life Sciences and Education)

Stephen Garvey

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Lecturer and Clinical Skills Lead

Megan Bridger

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Lecturer

Zoe Altham

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Mental health nursing degree launched to meet shortage of frontline workers

University College Birmingham has invested in a raft of cutting-edge technology to support students on its new mental health nursing degree, launched to train a badly-needed workforce of qualified nursing staff to provide support in the region.

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Blog | What support is there if I’m struggling with my mental health?

Having really good mental health support from your university is absolutely vital and you should never feel you’re alone in what you are going through. Student wellbeing is paramount to us and we provide a wide range of award-winning support…

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Mental health & well-being events at UCB

We all experience positive or negative forms of mental health, which can affect our personal and professional performances, and therefore require understanding and support.

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University further strengthens support by joining mental health charter

University College Birmingham has joined 160 higher education institutions in signing up to the University Mental Health Charter Programme.

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Burnt Chef Project aims to help students fight mental health stigma

Students took part in a special seminar with speakers from the Burnt Chef Project, focused on raising awareness of mental health issues in the hospitality industry.

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Aurea's mental health tips for students as Healing Letters book gets 5-star reviews

A University College Birmingham graduate has urged students and young people to talk about mental health and make their voices heard after writing a book about her journey overcoming challenging life experiences.

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Two nursing master's launched for community health and social care

University College Birmingham has launched a new MSc Adult Social Care Nursing, MSc Homeless and Inclusion Health Nursing and a V300 prescribing course to support community and social care Registered Nurses.

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Blog | Bridging the gap: a new approach to nursing apprentices

Learn how University College Birmingham’s blended nursing apprenticeship model supports national provision - offering remote university learning, strategic employer partnerships, diverse placement opportunities and a healthcare workforce-development approach designed to address post‑pandemic nurse shortages.

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Healthcare heroes: first nursing and physiotherapy graduates celebrate

The first cohorts from University College Birmingham's Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) and Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) programmes graduated this month.

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Shortlisted for best student experience in national nursing awards

University College Birmingham has been shortlisted for Best Student Experience in the national Student Nursing Times Awards 2023.

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First cohort of Nursing Associate apprentices celebrate completion

The first group of Nursing Associate FdSc apprentices have finished their programme, celebrating with lecturers and employer partners. The apprenticeship was first introduced in the healthcare sector to boost the capacity of the nursing workforce and bridge the gap between…

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Accelerated apprenticeship to turn nursing associates into full practitioners

A brand new accelerated degree apprenticeship to train nursing associates working everywhere from emergency wards to prisons into full clinical practitioners has been launched to alleviate the pressure on healthcare teams across the region and UK.

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Nursing associate apprenticeship offers specialist skills boost for health sector

A new apprenticeship programme at University College Birmingham is set to provide a boost for the health sector by developing skills for specialist areas of the nursing profession.

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Mental health charity receives cheque from UCB during poignant awareness week

A charity dedicated to empowering university students to look after their mental health has received a cheque for just under £2,000 from UCB - during Mental Health Awareness Week.

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Blog | Nursing Associate vs Registered Nurse: choosing the right path for you

Not sure which nursing course is for you? This blog will help you to find out which role fits your goals, lifestyle and future plans.

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Shortlisted for best nursing student experience and education provider

University College Birmingham has once again been shortlisted in the national Student Nursing Times Awards for Best Student Experience and Nurse Education Provider of the Year (pre-registration). Judges selected the University based on its excellence in nursing education and inspiring…

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Emotional celebration for first nursing cohort who started at height of pandemic

There were emotional moments a-plenty for both students and teaching staff at a special celebration for University College Birmingham’s very first nursing cohort – who started their course right at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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"Authentic" hospital placement wins at Student Nursing Times Awards

An "authentic" hospital placement opportunity available to University College Birmingham nursing and physiotherapy students – designed and implemented as part of a wider collaboration – has won at the national Student Nursing Times Awards.

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Innovative new degree open after Nursing and Midwifery Council approval

An innovative new nursing degree that will see students train in cutting-edge facilities to become registered nurses within a progressive healthcare landscape has been given the green light by the UK’s top body.

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Nursing graduate who found his calling during degree wins student of year

A recently-qualified student who was part of the very first cohort of the University’s adult nursing degree at the height of the pandemic has won a top education award for going above and beyond during his studies.

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Best education provider of the year at Student Nursing Times Awards

The award recognises our dedication to supporting students' personal growth and their ability to deliver person-centred, holistic care.

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Helen Eldridge

As a mental health nurse with more than 20 years of experience, programme lead Helen is eager to share her wealth of knowledge for working in this field.

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Don't suffer in silence this exam season, urges UCB's Health & Wellbeing team

With 92% of UK students saying they have had feelings of mental distress, UCB's Health & Wellbeing team is urging students not to suffer in silence this exam season.

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New apprenticeship to help close glaring gap in patient services provision

An innovative new foundation degree apprenticeship built around a diverse “circuit” of placements in everything from mental health support for adolescents to working with prisoners has been given the green light to help close the gap in the region's patient…

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University College Birmingham commits to vital health careers

The University has further solidified its commitment to a careers-focussed education with the unveiling of a new Health and Care Professions Council validated MSc Dietetics programme and a recently validated and approved MSc Public Health programme.

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Blog | National Apprenticeship Week spotlight – David Sanchez Heredia

For National Apprenticeship Week, our second spotlight is on David Sanchez Heredia. David absolutely loves his role as a mental health nurse, and has been able to work, receive on-the-job training and study at the same time thanks to his…

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Women's health in sport to top agenda at university conference

University College Birmingham is set to host its sixth annual Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Conference (SPARC), with women's health in sport and exercise firmly at the top of the agenda.

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Megan calls for support for MIND fundraiser on Time to Talk day

Suffering with mental health issues can be crippling and should not be stigmatised is the message UCB student Megan Slater is determined to get across on Time to Talk Day.

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Awards, accreditation and away days: bumper health roundup 2025

We reflect on an amazing year for all staff and students at our Departments of Health and Sport.

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Jill Nathan

Jill brings over 30 years of hands-on experience working with young people and communities across Birmingham and teaches on our Mental Health and Wellbeing degree.

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Blog | How to stay healthy in Veganuary

Stephen Garvey, Deputy Dean (Teaching, Learning and Digital) and Carla Phillips, Head of Health, discuss top tips for ensuring you are taking care of your body and maximising your nutrition when adopting a new diet.

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University’s “future-ready” health education to drive delivery of 10-year NHS plan

University College Birmingham’s new learning and teaching strategy is set to play a critical role in meeting the ambitions of the new 10-year NHS Plan, launched to transform the health and care workforce over the next decade.

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Schoolchildren discover How Healthy Food Works at UCB event for International Chefs Day

A group of budding young chefs discovered the many benefits of healthy eating as part of an event at University College Birmingham to mark International Chefs Day.

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Nikki Bott

Other

Lecturer in Nursing Associates (Apprenticeship)

Ryan Byrne

Other

Senior Lecturer

Richard Maurice

Other

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse and Senior Lecturer, Community Specialist Practice Programme Lead

Malaika Eparh

Other

Senior Lecturer, Health & Workforce Development

Rebecca Delpino

Other

Lecturer

Adeena Khatoon Ellahi

Other

Lecturer

Rosie Shepherd

Other

Associate Lecturer

Kelly Sweeney

Other

Senior Lecturer

Suzanne Smith

Other

Lecturer

Maisie Matthews

Other

Lecturer

Lydia Gilbert

Other

Katie Hurst-Carroll

Other

Lecturer

Antony Smith

Other

Executive Dean of the School of Psychology

Professor Gill Brown

Other

Lecturer

Jaylan Rahmatullah

Other

Associate Lecturer - Pastoral

Ingrid Constantin

Other

Lead Nurse for Education

Sarah Darling

Other

Lecturer

Shannon Smalling

Other

Meet the health and wellbeing team

Meet the staff on our dedicated health and wellbeing team at the University.

Other

Programme Lead and Senior Lecturer for Business Management, Mental Health Lead for the Business School

Nicola Sandford

Other

Lecturer

Leon Dixon

Other

Vice Dean (School of Health, Life Sciences and Education)

Stephen Garvey

Other

Lecturer and Clinical Skills Lead

Megan Bridger

Other

Lecturer

Zoe Altham