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Women's Academic Network: Turning research into stories

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Monday 11 July, 12.00pm, GLT3 - Please note change of date

Dr David Gregor-Kumar, the BBC West Midlands Science Correspondent, will be coming to talk to the network. Come along and learn how to speak about your research and teaching on the radio or TV and counteract the under-representation of women scientists who broadcast their findings. Please let Stephanie Smart (s.smart@warwick.ac.uk) know if you are planning on attending for numbers and catering purposes, along with any dietary requirements.

Impact of Covid-19 on hospice care

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:23:00 GMT

During the Covid-19 pandemic hospice care across the West Midlands fell below the “gold-standard” despite the best efforts of frontline healthcare professionals. This news has been revealed in a report from the end of life charity Marie Curie, based on research from WMS led by Dr John MacArtney. Read the university's press release here and the full report and films explaining the study and findings here.

New Induction Training for Data Protection & Information Security launches 31 January 2022

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:22:00 GMT

Following the summer '21 launch of our new Annual Refresher course on Data Protection & Information Security, we have now completed production of a single new Induction course. It will be ready for launch and use by all new employees from 31 January 2022 as part of their mandatory new starter training.

New Induction Training for Data Protection & Information Security launches 31 January 2022 (warwick.ac.uk)

Congratulations to PhD student Liz Corrigan, supervised by Deborah Biggerstaff, Annie Young and Mark Sujan, who has been awarded an Empire Medal. The ceremony was held at Birmingham University.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:57:00 GMT

Read more about Liz's experience below:

I was awarded the British Empire Medal for two things, firstly the work I did as Staff Covid Swabbing Hub Lead with the Wolverhampton Quality Team, which is part of Black Country and West Birmingham CCG. This involved being day to day operational lead, and also taking a strategic lead on planning and the development of standard operating procedures and policies for staff swabbing. Secondly it was for leading on a Strategy and Retention Plan for General Practice Nursing across the CCG footprint, which was recognised by NHS England and Improvement.

Both of these projects were 100% team effort and couldn't have been achieved without the support of my clinical and non-clinical colleagues (from the CCG, general practice, acute trust and local authority) who worked on everything from policy development and co-design, to swabbing, security and marshaling, to booking patients in, chasing and recording results, to training, organising estate and the supply of equipment and PPE. I'm proud to share the award with them.

We unfortunately didn't win the HSJ Patient Safety Team of the year award but were shortlisted for the work we did around staff and care home swabbing, improving infection prevention procedures with the aim of reducing harm and safeguarding patients.

Eight Members of the WMS Community Secure Warwick Institute of Engagement Fellowships

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:59:24 GMT

We are pleased to share news that eight members of the WMS community have secured Fellowships with the University's Institute of Engagement.

Co-production of knowledge: the future - BMJ

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:05:00 GMT

BMJ Article

Congratulations to Professor Felicity Boardman

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:24:00 GMT

Congratulations to Professor Felicity Boardman who has been made a Foundation Fellow of the Warwick Institute of Engagement.

Congratulations to Professor Sophie Staniszewska

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:38:00 GMT

Congratulations to Professor Sophie Staniszewska who has been made a Foundation Fellow of the Warwick Institute of Engagement. Sophie says becoming a Foundation Fellow creates 'a great link for us and a chance to further embed involvement and engagement in our teaching and research'.

This week's press covering

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:51:53 GMT

This week's press coverage

The Guardian, the BBC and many others featured work by Ola Uthman on female genital mutilation.

Church Times featured an article by Reverend Mark Bratton on the film The Children Act, which tackles some profound medical-ethical issues.

Community Practitioner reported that a study from the University of Warwick by Dr Joanna Garstang and Dr Peter Sidebotham analysed the causes of sudden unexpected deaths in infants (SUDIs) in England.

This week's press coverage

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 10:57:40 GMT

The BBC featured an article in which Professor Franco Cappuccio discusses salt’s effect on the body.

WKZO, Channel NewsAsia and others featured comments by Dr Joanna Garstang on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in an article discussing the safest bedding for infants.

Eurofresh Distribution reported that simply moving where fresh fruit and vegetables are placed in a shop can increase their sales, according to WMS research. The article includes comments by Dr Oyinlola Oyebode.

Education Executive featured an article about mental wellbeing at work which includes comments from Professor Sarah Stewart-Brown.

WIRED UK included comments by Dr Michelle Miller on the link between sleep quality and physical health.