Dr Leah Macaden, Senior Lecturer in Nursing Studies honoured by RCSI Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery

Dr Leah Macaden, Senior Lecturer in Nursing Studies, has been awarded a Fellowship Ad Eundem by the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). What is the RCSI Nursing Fellowship? The Fellowship of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland [RCSI]Continue reading Dr Leah Macaden, Senior Lecturer in Nursing Studies honoured by RCSI Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery

Alumni Reflections (A 70th Anniversary Nursing Studies Series) — by Ari Sawitri

In this 70th anniversary of Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh, alumnus Ari Sawitri shares her experiences as a valued member of our Nursing Studies community. Could you introduce yourself and share when you studied in Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh? My name is Ari Sawitri, and I completed my PhD inContinue reading Alumni Reflections (A 70th Anniversary Nursing Studies Series) — by Ari Sawitri

Welcome to 2026 – Celebrating 70 Years of Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh By Professor Tonks Fawcett, Nursing Studies

As we step into 2026, we do so with optimism, pride, and a profound sense of history. This year marks a remarkable milestone: the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh. Since its foundation in 1956, Nursing Studies has grown into a world-leading centre of nursing education, research, andContinue reading Welcome to 2026 – Celebrating 70 Years of Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh By Professor Tonks Fawcett, Nursing Studies

A Critical Transition in my Research Journey by Yajing Wang, final year PhD student (Nursing Studies)

As a final year PhD student in Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh, I had the opportunity to present findings from an evaluation of the DigniSpace MOOC project led by Dr Macaden in my role as a Research Assistant at the 44th Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research and Education Conference hosted by theContinue reading A Critical Transition in my Research Journey by Yajing Wang, final year PhD student (Nursing Studies)

My First Placement Experience: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help! by Stefan Horn, 4th Year BN Student

I went into my first placement with no prior experience – I had no idea what to expect. Looking back, I can honestly say that it was the most challenging learning environment I had ever encountered. But don’t let that discourage you; all placements are valuable learning experiences! Your first placement might feel overwhelming, butContinue reading My First Placement Experience: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help! by Stefan Horn, 4th Year BN Student

Dementia Education and Training for Workforce Excellence by Dr Leah Macaden

With ageing and dementia being global issues and keen to invest in workforce development in the care of older people through education and training, I identified The Churchill Fellowship as an ideal opportunity and appropriate vehicle to both learn and share expertise in this critical area of nursing when I became a British Citizen inContinue reading Dementia Education and Training for Workforce Excellence by Dr Leah Macaden

UoE Saving Lives! Leading CPR awareness

In this initial blog, the undergraduate nursing students reflect on their experiences of creating UoE Saving Lives project to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating, to the University of Edinburgh community. The final-year nursing students involved in this project are Irma Rodriguez, Anabel Fernandez, Lorena Alvarez DeContinue reading UoE Saving Lives! Leading CPR awareness

District Nursing and Covid-19: The Show Must Go On

A blog by Zoe Horseman, Research Assistant and District Nurse. During the Covid-19 pandemic in District Nursing, while the majority of the country stayed home to save lives, District Nurses across the country continued to deliver care in peoples’ homes. This presented new challenges to the service and gave opportunities for improvement. The Covid-19 pandemicContinue reading District Nursing and Covid-19: The Show Must Go On

An unofficial blue plaque commemorating war nurse Mairi Chisholm

Mairi Chisholm, a Scottish war nurse and national heroine of World War I, was commemorated in Nursing Studies recently with an unofficial blue plaque. Siobhan O’Connor, who works at the intersection of nursing and technology and an avid STEM Ambassador, collaborated on a University-wide initiative to celebrate and recognise notable women who have contributed toContinue reading An unofficial blue plaque commemorating war nurse Mairi Chisholm