Celebrating our nurses on International Nurses’ Day

Our incredible teaching staff, students and researchers continue to inspire us every single day and we want you to join us in thanking them for their dedication and care, today on International Nurses’ Day. Explore their stories, discover how we’re training the next generation of nurses and see how our research is changing lives.

Meet our community

We're home to talented and compassionate nursing staff and students. Explore their stories, see why they chose nursing careers and what inspired them to help others.

Jackie's story

Laurence's story

Louis' story

Melaine's story

Sara's story

Wendy's story

Training the next generation of nurses

We're proud to be developing dynamic, driven and people-orientated nurses who can confidently look after the diverse needs of patients, families and carers, within a variety of settings. If you're looking to enter the profession as an undergraduate or an individual changing career, explore our courses and discover some of the reasons why we could be the perfect choice for you.

Exceptional facilities

Our facilities are home to an Immersive Learning Environment, a Critical Care Centre, a community flat and wards.

Mental health nursing student speaking to patient in a hospital bed

Inspirational lecturers

Our teaching staff are all healthcare professionals with experience of working in the NHS.

Great employability

100% of our undergraduate nursing graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes survey 2020, HESA).

Hands-on learning

All of our nursing courses offer a 50/50 split between theory and clinical placements.

Excellent teaching

Our nursing courses are ranked top 5 in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2021.

Changing lives through research

Many of our nursing team are active researchers, investigating topics like cancer, dementia, ethics and compassionate practice. All of our studies involve patients and their families, using their experiences to improve lives.