Edge Hill University Achieves Nine Nominations for Student Nursing Times Awards
Edge Hill University has secured an impressive nine shortlistings for the Student Nursing Times Awards, widely regarded as the 'Oscars' of the UK's nursing community. This recognition highlights the institution's excellence in nursing and midwifery education.
Categories and Nominations
The University's School of Nursing and Midwifery has been nominated across multiple prestigious categories, including:
- Best student experience
- Teaching innovation of the year
- Partnership of the year
- Nurse education provider of the year (pre-registration)
Specific nominations feature initiatives such as the Nursing and Midwifery Student Voice strategy, which uses creative methods like poetry and QR codes to gather feedback, fostering a strong sense of belonging among students. Additionally, partnerships with organisations like Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust and Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust have been recognised for advancing community-based education.
Leadership and Community Impact
Professor Jacqueline Leigh, interim associate dean for student experience, expressed pride in the university's supportive culture, stating, "At Edge Hill, we pride ourselves on a culture of support and excellence, where staff go above and beyond to prepare our students for the frontline of care." She added that the shortlisting honours the dedication of students and staff to the nursing profession.
Colin Johnson, interim dean of the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine, remarked, "While being shortlisted for a single award at the Student Nursing Times Awards is a significant honour, to be shortlisted eight times is a truly phenomenal achievement." He credited the talent and passion within the wider nursing community for this success.
Awards Ceremony and Institutional Background
The winners will be announced at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Mayfair, London, on April 24, 2026. Edge Hill University's Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine is one of the largest providers of health education in the North West of England, also housing its Medical School, underscoring its significant role in training future healthcare professionals.
