The University of West London

2012

Critical acclaim for University lecturer
Monday 30 April 2012
A lecturer at the University has written a comprehensive handbook, with a nursing focus, on the care and management of patients with blood disorders entitled 'Haematology Nursing'.
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University of West London students write hospital patient information leaflet
Midwifery students Kirsty Smith and Akeisha Robinson have written a patient information leaflet on skin to skin contact, which is being distributed to pregnant women at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
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The University to shine a light on a serious health issue
Monday 12 March 2012
The University will be marking World TB day with two key events that will help raise awareness of the continuing challenge that tuberculosis has on public health.
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Midwifery student publishes an article in the March 2012 volume of Essentially MIDIRS
Tuesday 28 February 2012
Juliette Ward, a University of West London midwifery student based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, has published an article in the March 2012 volume of Essentially MIDIRS.
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2011

Award-winning midwifery student is a hit with breastfeeding mums
An award-winning midwifery student who starred in a lifestyle video for TV and radio presenter Myleene Klass has attracted more than 24,000 online views.
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The University offers taster day for nursing and midwifery students
The University held a progression day at its Berkshire hub in Reading on 9 November. The day involved a variety of talks to support Access students with their UCAS applications and the selection process for nursing and midwifery.
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Lecturer edits new edition of emergencies textbook
Senior Lecturer Maureen Boyle has produced a revised and updated edition of 'Emergencies around childbirth – a handbook for midwives'.
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Colleague commences moxibustion training for HIEC community
Christine Grabowska has commenced moxibustion education and training for midwives from the Heath Innovation Education Cluster community, having already completed the training for staff at Whipps Cross and Homerton Hospitals.
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University colleagues contribute to leading midwifery textbook
An Emeritus Scholar from the University of West London has collaborated with a leading figure from the Royal College of Midwives to update a leading textbook, along with contributions from the midwifery team. 'Mayes' Midwifery' is widely regarded as the seminal text for both student and practising midwives.
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Graduate publishes article in MIDIRS Midwifery Digest
Audrey Carty, a recent graduate from the University of West London, has published an article in MIDIRS Midwifery Digest.
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University of West London hosts public lecture on the NHS Information Revolution
Wednesday 5 January 2011
Professor Nigel Davies, Chief Nurse at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and visiting Professor to the University of West London gave a presentation last month to discuss the opportunities for nursing and healthcare in relation to the NHS’s information revolution initiative.
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