School of Health & Medical Sciences

Join our Reducing Restrictive Practice in Mental Health Settings online course!

This is one of the only online courses in the UK dedicated to reducing restrictive practice in mental health. It provides a comprehensive overview of the latest evidence, including the political landscape, clinical guidelines, and effective strategies for minimising restrictive interventions in psychiatry.

Taught by national experts in psychiatric intensive care, the course includes interactive discussions, peer-assessed learning, and networking opportunities to share best practices across the sector.

Sign up now: https://canvascatalog.sgul.ac.uk/

We’re thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for this year’s Urdang Graduate Musicals! 🎶🎭The musicals will be playing at Bernie Grant Arts Centre at 14:30 and 19:30 across the dates listed below:

💍The Wedding Singer – 26–29 March

All City St George’s staff can enjoy discounted tickets!

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bernie-grant-arts-centre

Join us for our ‘Recent Advances of Young Onset Dementia’ course on 23 April 2025.

This course provides an update on diagnostic standards, best practices, and new developments in clinical practice related to young onset dementias. A case presentation session at the end will give delegates the chance to discuss difficult cases and management dilemmas with an expert panel.

Sign up now: https://shop.sgul.ac.uk/short-courses/professional-education/neurology/recent-advances-in-young-onset-dementia

We’ve launched the Patient Partners Community at the School of Health & Medical Sciences!

Working in partnership with patients, carers and community groups is a critical part of providing a medical education that is humanised, meaningful and connected to the needs of the community.

Learn more: www.sgul.ac.uk/patient-partners-community

Apply now for our MSc in Heart Failure ⏱️

With heart failure becoming an urgent global health challenge, this evolving subspecialty in cardiology demands skilled specialists. Our MSc programme offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on expertise.

Learn from top-tier experts in a world-class academic setting and prepare to lead the future of heart failure treatment.

Apply now and learn more about the scholarships available: www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/heart-failure

The winners of the British Journal of Nursing Awards 2025 will be announced this week!

We're thrilled that Dr Duncan Smith, Senior Lecturer in Nursing at City St George’s, has been shortlisted for the Nurse of the Year honour for his outstanding contributions to nursing education, clinical practice and research.

Learn more: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2025/march/nurse-of-the-year-award

Are you interested in studying a medicine, health or science subject at university?

Then join our undergraduate open day on 14 June to explore all that our Tooting campus has to offer!

This is your chance to learn about the specialist courses we offer, as well as what it's like to study on a campus co-located with a hospital. You will also be able to speak to staff and students, and take part in practical demonstrations and taster sessions.

Don't miss out, secure your place now: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/2025/june/undergraduate-open-day-tooting-campus

City St George's Emeritus Professor Tim Lang has written in The Guardian about the UK's preparedness for food crises, exploring the changes needed to improve our emergency resilience.

Read more: www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/mar/11/disaster-enough-to-eat-britain-prepared

If disaster strikes, will there be enough to eat? Britain should be prepared – but it isn’t | Tim Lang Other countries are moving fast to inform and prepare their citizens about emergency resilience. The times demand no less, says Tim Lang, professor emeritus of food policy at City University of London

We’re thrilled to launch our Genomic Medicine online postgraduate course for 2025 entry! 🧬

Designed in line with NHS England’s curriculum, this course provides a strong foundation in human genomics, variant interpretation, and the role of genomics in cardiovascular and neurological disorders.

Apply now: www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/genomic-medicine-online

The City St George's community are invited to join a hybrid event tomorrow, 18 March, to mark

Hear from staff and students on their own experiences and research into neurodiversity.

Learn more and register now: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=SVlh3dBboE2sUijvjTNjc8lp0G4ATz1GsGO66sbOASxUMFFEOEg2VUtaVFlURjhGNlUzMFFQOEFCRi4u&route=shorturl

Researchers at City St George’s have used artificial intelligence to identify differences in the shape and size of blood vessels at the back of the eye—differences that correspond to cognitive status. 👁️

Funded by Alzheimer's Research UK this study brings opticians one step closer to detecting early warning signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear. A breakthrough that could change the future of early diagnosis.

Read more: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2025/march/eye-blood-vessel-shape-and-size-linked-to-risk-of-cognitive-decline

Are you a postgraduate student on our Tooting campus with a passion for student welfare?

We're looking for Resident Advisors to support students at Horton Halls in Tooting, providing guidance and connecting them with Student Services.

You will:

👉work 1-2 days/evenings per week on call, plus ~4 hours of additional duties
👉have strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills
👉have a great opportunity to make a real difference in student life!

Apply now: https://jobs.sgul.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=967-25

Join us on Monday 17 March for Professor Julia Bielicki’s inaugural lecture, “Of drugs, bugs and sprogs - journeys in antibiotic research” where she will share reflections and lessons learned from her journey in antibiotic research.

Newly arrived or promoted professors are invited to give an inaugural lecture to mark this milestone in their academic careers.

Sign up now: www.sgul.ac.uk/events/inaugural-lecture-2025-professor-julia-bielicki

Happy Holi to everyone celebrating in the City St George’s community! 🌸🎨

May this festival of colours bring joy, togetherness, and new beginnings.

Join our Practical Genomics and Genetic Testing for the Non-Geneticist course on 21 March 2025.

This course is designed to give healthcare professionals the essential knowledge and skills to incorporate genomics into everyday clinical practice. Participants will learn how genomic variation contributes to disease, how to request and interpret genomic tests, and how to incorporate this data into patient management plans.

Sign up now: https://shop.sgul.ac.uk/short-courses/professional-education/neurology/practical-genomics-and-genetic-testing-for-the-non-geneticist

Looking for part-time work? 🤔

City St George’s new recruitment service, Unitemps, connects students and recent graduates with flexible job opportunities across London. Whether you’re looking to gain experience, earn extra cash or start building your career, Unitemps offers roles that fit around your studies.

Sign up now: https://portal.unitemps.com/register/candidate

It's University Mental Health Day! 💙

This year’s theme is Community, highlighting the power of connection in supporting the wellbeing of our staff and students. A strong sense of community helps us feel supported, valued, and less alone.

Join us today in the Pavilion (Clerkenwell) from 11:00-15:00 for a day of activities celebrating mental health and the importance of looking out for one another. Let’s come together to prioritise wellbeing!

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Young carers get two fewer “good” GCSEs on average than their peers, and those in primary school are more likely to fall behind in reading, writing, and maths.

This study from City St George’s, UCL & Carers Trust highlights how missed school and caring duties harm their education.

Read more: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2025/march/young-carers-falling-behind-classmates-at-key-stage-2-and-gcse-first-study-shows