QUB School of Nursing and Midwifery

18/09/2026

We were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to the School of Nursing & Midwifery this week in her role as Patron of the Royal College of Midwives.

As we approach 30 years of nursing and midwifery education at Queen’s, Her Royal Highness met with students, staff and practising midwives to hear how our School is leading the way in educating and inspiring the next generation of midwives.

Professor Kenda Crozier, Head of School, said: "It was an honour to welcome The Princess Royal, and it was a wonderful experience for everyone. Today was a particularly special opportunity for the School of Nursing & Midwifery at Queen’s to highlight our commitment to research and education that contributes to ensuring that women and families across Northern Ireland receive high-quality maternity care.”

18/09/2026

What’s Your Communication Style? Come Find Out Over a Cuppa!

Have you ever wondered what your communication style says about you?

Do you find some conversations easier than others?

Do you want to discover a few simple ways to communicate with more confidence?

Come along to explore how you communicate, learn more about different communication styles, and pick up some useful tips and resources along the way. It’s relaxed, informal and a great chance to connect with others too.

Who: Carolyn Jamison (Mental Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator for SU Mental Health)

What: Tea & Tips session

Where: Nursing and Midwifery Student Hub

When: Tuesday 22 September at 10–11am

Why: Come along to explore how you communicate, learn more about different communication styles, and pick up some useful tips and resources along the way. It’s relaxed, informal and a great chance to connect with others too.

No booking needed. Just drop in, grab a cuppa and join the conversation. Everyone welcome!

11/09/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

Su***de is complex, deeply personal and never a sign of weakness. Behind every statistic is a person, a family, a friendship and a community.

This year’s message “Changing the Narrative on Su***de: Start the Conversation” reminds us that sensitive, compassionate conversations can help challenge stigma and create space for people to seek support.

Within the CBT community, we recognise the importance of listening without judgement, taking expressions of distress seriously and helping people find evidence-based, individualised support. Therapy can help someone understand difficult patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviour, develop ways of coping and reconnect with reasons for living but nobody should have to manage suicidal distress alone.

Please reach out if you are struggling. You do not need to wait until things become unbearable. If you are concerned about someone else, ask how they are, listen carefully and help them connect with appropriate support.

For information about CBT and accredited practitioners, visit the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP):
https://babcp.com/accessing-cbt/

UK support:

• Samaritans: call 116 123, free, 24 hours a day
• If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or attend A&E
• Contact your GP or local NHS urgent mental-health service for professional support

NI support:
Lifeline: call 0808 808 8000, 24 hours a day
Starting a conversation may feel small, but it can be an important first step.

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BABCP is a membership organisation for those practising, researching or otherwise interested in behavioural and cognitive psychotherapies. We do not offer a therapy or counselling service. The staff based in our head office are not able to provide individual or emergency support for people in crisis...

10/09/2026

For Palliative Care Week 2026, we are showcasing the work led by Dr Tracey McConnell exploring the integration of palliative care and heart failure services, as part of Palliative Care Week 2026.
As part of the NIHR-funded PalliatHeartSynthesis II study, Tracey is contributing to research focused on optimising the delivery of integrated palliative care and heart failure services.

The study uses a realist evaluation approach to explore what works, for whom, in what circumstances, and how integrated palliative and heart failure care can be delivered effectively. This important work aims to build a better understanding of how services can work together to support people living with heart failure and other life-limiting conditions.

The research programme builds on previous work in this area and seeks to generate evidence that can inform the development and delivery of more integrated, person-centred care.Read the published paper: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0341418

Find out more about the PalliatHeartSynthesis programme: https://palliatheartsynthesis.co.uk/

10/09/2026

For Palliative Care Week 2026, we are showcasing research exploring the role of Palliative Care Key Workers (PKWs) in home-based community care across Northern Ireland, led by Dr Julie Doherty.

Funded by Marie Curie, this project will explore the current PKW workforce, their day-to-day roles, and how this important role could be developed to better support people living with life-limiting conditions in the community.

The project will identify the number of PKWs across Northern Ireland and explore how their role supports people receiving palliative care at home.

The research will combine workforce data and information from Health and Social Care Trusts with an online survey and follow-up interviews with PKWs across Northern Ireland. This will provide valuable insight into the workforce, current service needs, and the contribution PKWs make to community-based palliative care.

By understanding the role and potential of the PKW workforce, the project aims to inform future policy and service development, with the ultimate goal of improving care and support for people approaching the end of life and their families.

If you would like to know more, contact: [email protected]

10/09/2026

Queen’s project aims to promote inclusivity in gyms - https://www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews/2026/Queensprojectaimstopromoteinclusivityingyms.html

08/09/2026

SONM are hosting a Webinar on Thursday 24th September 2026 from 5-7pm.

Here is the link to the registration landing page for the upcoming webinar on 24 September: https://www.qub.ac.uk/campaign/mhls/virtual-events/nursing-and-midwifery-webinar/

08/09/2026

Registration is now open for the QUB Cardiac Research Group (CRG) Annual Heart Health Conference 2026: Improving Heart Health Together, taking place on Tuesday 22 September 2026 from 09:30–15:45 in the Canada Room & Council Chamber, Lanyon Building, Queen’s University Belfast.

This free, one-day conference, delivered in partnership with the Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network (NICRN), will bring together patients, researchers and health professionals to explore the latest developments in heart health research, care and clinical research in Northern Ireland.

The programme will feature keynote speakers, expert presentations, panel discussions and opportunities to hear directly from people living with heart conditions. Topics include access to clinical research, developments in hospital and community heart care, heart failure, cardiac rehabilitation, and the role patients are playing in cardiac research. The finalised conference programme will be circulated in due course.

Registration is free but essential:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998370917208?aff=oddtdtcreator

Registration, tea, coffee and fruit will be available from 09:15, with lunch also provided. Delegates will receive a 6-hour CPD Certificate of Attendance.

We would be delighted to welcome you to what promises to be an engaging and informative day bringing together patients, researchers and health professionals to improve heart health together.

Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues and networks who may be interested.

Join patients, researchers and health professionals to explore the latest heart health research, care, and patient involvement.

08/09/2026

Reminder to all NIPAD users.

NIPAD will be unavailable during update on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th September. This is for essential updates.

Please back up any drafts before Thursday and follow the instructions that were sent out last week (2nd September) to ensure your NIPAD data is secure.

We do not expect any issues to be caused by the update; however we need you to follow the guidance in the event of unforeseen issues.

08/09/2026

Today we are showcasing the work led by our QUB Midwifery team for Palliative Care Week 2026.

A team of nursing and midwifery educators worked alongside clinical experts, Mummy's Star, Marie Curie, and specialist midwifery and obstetric colleagues to develop a learning resource focused on the experiences of women who are navigating pregnancy, parenthood, cancer, and palliative care. Through a podcast and simulation-based workshop, students explored what matters most to women and their families during these complex journeys and considered the roles of nurses and midwives in providing holistic support.

The initiative provided a safe environment for students to engage with challenging clinical scenarios, develop confidence, and reflect on both the professional and emotional aspects of care. Student feedback highlighted the value of interprofessional learning, the supportive learning environment, and increased confidence in addressing this important area of practice.

If you would like to know more, contact: [email protected]