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A guest blog by Minne Christensen, second-year Learning Disability nursing student at Edinburgh Napier University and member of the 150Leaders 2024-25 cohort. In my #150 Leaders’ application, I wrote about my desire to continue developing my advocacy and public speaking skills to become a better advocate for patients. As a learning disability (LD) nursing student, […]

An exciting webinar on Leadership and Influencing with Jess Sainsbury, Head of Engagement at the Florence Nightingale Foundation. Explore some tips and advice on being successful at influencing and networking to achieve a specific outcome for yourself, your colleagues and organisation.   Upcoming online Events

We were joined by Corinna Thomas (NHS Leadership Academy) who explored the impact of ‘imposter syndrome’ on leaders at all levels. Corinna shared her advice and tips on how we can navigate through imposter syndrome. Watch now:     Upcoming online Events

A guest blog by #150Leaders Jade Hunt, Nursing Student at the University of Plymouth who attended the Council of Deans of Health’s Research & Innovation Conference in February. I had the most incredible time at the Council of Deans Research and Innovation Conference. I felt it was important to spend some time reflecting on this […]

Applications for #150Leaders 2024-2025 will open Monday 25 March and close on Monday 6 May 2024. We will organise a webinar for prospective applicants on March the 21st.   You are interested in being part of the Student Leadership Programme and want to learn more? Register for our recruitment webinar on Thursday 21 March, 17.00. […]

A guest blog by 150Leader Sally Hao, Adult Nursing Student at the University of Brighton. It has been over four months since the Student Leadership Programme Opening Conference in Manchester, September 2023. Each of us was motivated by different sessions, whether it was Alumni’s speeches, national healthcare leaders’ presentations, or the ‘Dragon’s Den’ competition. Despite […]

Register now for our next #150Leaders Webinar:     Being a Just Leader, 20 February, 15.00-16.00 Join Prof Calvin Moorley, Professor of Diversity and Social Justice at London South Bank University, as he discusses the crucial role of being a just leader, particularly in scenarios that involve diverse groups. Free webinar open to all healthcare […]

A guest blog by Jessica Pidcock, Nursing Child Student at Sheffield Hallam University and member of SSHINE (Sharing Student Healthcare Initiative for Neurodiversity & Equity). Earlier this year, I finally received my formal diagnosis of autism. I had known I was ‘different’ from a young age and suspected I was autistic after going through the […]

The Student Leadership Programme team would like to thank Professor Nigel Harrison, currently Pro Vice Chancellor & Dean at Anglia Ruskin University, for his support to the Programme over the years, contributing to shape our future healthcare leaders. Now retiring, Nigel has played a fundamental role in the Programme since its inception. He was actively […]

Rachel, Student Midwife at University of Surrey and one of the #150Leaders, was invited by the APPG University group and Universities UK at the New NHS Longterm Workforce Plan Launch, to reflect on challenges met by healthcare students. In this blog, Rachel shares her experience and suggests areas for improvement within healthcare education. Following on […]