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Civic Mission

Civic Mission activity is embedded in our work, playing a vital role in enhancing the quality of our core activities of research and education.

civic mission

Civic Mission and Engagement activity generates co-operation, co-production and communication beyond those who would normally engage with the University. We work with a wide range of partners including, service users, clinical partners, professional bodies, industry both local and international.

Public engagement describes the myriad of ways in which the activity and benefits of higher education and research can be shared with the public. Engagement is by definition a two-way process, involving interaction and listening, with the goal of generating mutual benefit
National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE)

Through our Civic Mission activity, we aim to:

  • Improving the health and well-being of communities in Wales and beyond.
  • Develop clinical practitioners and enriching clinical practice.
  • Influence health through our research.
  • Collaborate with our partners, patients and public.
  • Enhance opportunities to access university

School engagement

COVID-19  Response

COVID-19 Response

The School has taken an active roll in the rescue and revival of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PPI

Public and patient involvement

We provide members of the public, service users and carers with the opportunity to have their voices heard and acted upon.

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Global partnerships

Our engagement with international partners facilitates a network of opportunity, growth and improvements in healthcare on a worldwide scale.

Behind the Health Statistic

Podcast: Behind the Health Statistic

The podcast covers a range of health topics and experiences from living with anorexia, to battling a gambling addiction.

Collaborative centres

Wales Centre For Evidence Based Care

Designed to assist healthcare professionals in implementing evidence-based practice and provide the best possible patient care.

WHO Collaborating Centre for Midwifery Development

The World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Midwifery Development forms part of an international collaborative network which supports, and undertakes projects in support of, WHO programmes at national, regional and international levels.

Educational engagement

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Clinical Practice

Our engagement activities help form closer partnerships with our clinical partners, special interest groups and professional bodies across all nine of our healthcare professions.

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Education and learning

Our engagement activities inform curriculum development, learning and teaching and provide our students with real life experiences to benefit their growth as a healthcare professional.

Community

Our engagement with local communities’ helps lead towards a stronger and healthier society.

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