Latest news for the School of Health and Social Work

Nursing leadership scholarship honours Anna Carey’s legacy

Willow Life-Presidents, Bob & Megs Wilson, are delighted that The Florence Nightingale Foundation and the University of Hertfordshire have launched a new nursing leadership scholarship to honour the legacy of their daughter, Anna.

8 August 2019

£9 million for research to improve health and care in the east of England

Communities with the greatest health challenges across the region, including Hertfordshire, are set to benefit from government funding awarded to run applied research projects, which can transform the lives of millions of people managing health issues.

11 July 2019

University invests in cutting-edge simulation technology to enhance nursing education

The University of Hertfordshire has launched a new state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Laboratory and Ward with the help of a £164.8k Local Growth Fund grant from Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)

25 June 2019

Alumni Summer Reunion Event a real hit!

Saturday 22 June saw the first ever Summer Alumni Reunion take place at the College Lane campus in Hatfield.

24 June 2019

Dr Laura Abbott from University of Hertfordshire named among Nation’s Lifesavers

A researcher from the University of Hertfordshire has today been recognised for her exceptional contribution to keeping the nation healthy.

16 May 2019

The poorest pupils spurn school meals, University study finds

Pupils from the poorest backgrounds are the ones most likely to leave school at lunchtime to buy food, a University of Hertfordshire investigation revealed today - and the choice is often chips together with other items high in fat, sugar and salt.

9 May 2019

University of Hertfordshire offers unique Doctorate in Public Health

The internationally acclaimed Schools of Health and Social Work (HSK) and Life and Medical Sciences (LMS) at the University of Hertfordshire are offering a new Professional Doctorate in Public Health specifically designed to develop the research and leadership capabilities of practitioners in the field.

1 May 2019

Targeted deep brain stimulation reduces OCD symptoms

11 March 2019