Midwifery Induction

The Midwifery team extend a very warm welcome to our new midwifery students commencing the three-year course in September. We are all really looking forward to meeting you.

Please watch our Video for a bit more information about the start date and attending university.

See you soon

Susie (Lead Midwife) & the Midwifery Team

Principle teaching staff for the Midwifery programme include:

Head of Midwifery Education and Lead Midwife for Education/ Associate Professor: Susie Moore

Programme Director/ Senior Midwifery Lecturer: : Nicky Court 

Module Leader SHM136/ Midwifery Lecturer: Leanne Daniel

Module Leader SHM137/ Midwifery Lecturer :Sharon Jones

Module Leader SHM138/ Midwifery Lecturer: Anneka Bell

Placements coordinator: Anneka Bell

Admission tutor/ lecturer/ Senior Midwifery Lecturer: Lucy Evans

Senior Midwifery Lecturer: Eleanor Healor

Senior Midwifery Lecturer: Sophie Cunningham

Midwifery Lecturer: Leigh Ham

Midwifery Lecturer: Holly Morse

Throughout our degree programmes the School work to provide our students with opportunities in and around the School of Health & Social Care, the city with our industry partners and sign-post for international opportunities available to you. Our focus for you is ready you for the world of work. 

To find out about the opportinities you will have in your school, check out our student opportunities and employability webpage

As a student at Swansea University, you will have the opportunity to engage with industry, take on placement opportunities and complete work experience, so that you are fully equipped for the world of work when you leave us. This process is facilitated by the Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) which aims top provide careers advice and employment opportunities all under one roof.

Swansea Employability Academy is a central resource for all students and graduates of Swansea University, offering one-to-one careers advice, internships, bursaries, employer events, a digital jobs board and an online Career Development Course.

Visit their website to book an appointment with a career advisor, find relevant work experience, get funding for your career development, or to find the answer to your employability questions.

You can contact the Swansea Employability Academy Team here 

As an undergraduate student you will be given an Academic Mentor.  This is a member of teaching staff in the Faculty or School who acts as your key point of contact while you are at Swansea University.

You should meet with your Academic Mentor one-to-one at least once every Semester.  You may also be invited to group meetings or workshops with your Academic Mentor.

Your Academic Mentor will guide and support you with your academic, professional and personal development.  They can help you with:

• Reviewing your academic progress
• Accessing academic and personal support e.g. with welfare issues
• Understanding the exam and assessment system
• Academic references for placements / job applications
• Answering any other questions you may have or recommend where to best seek advice

Mentors may also have ‘office hours’ when you can see them as well.  You can email your mentor if there is something you want to discuss and/or to arrange a meeting.

Click here for more information about Academic Mentoring 

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

• Academic writing
• Maths and statistics
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Digital skills
• Presentation skills
• Note taking
• Revision, memory and exam techniques
• English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying atSwansea University.

Bringing student midwives of Swansea University together for further support & learning through networking, study days and events.