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Michael Scott, of the Department of Health Sciences, co-facilitates the mandatory training to first year student nurses. In July 2026, he attended the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD) Congress with Professor Melissa Owens. Here, Michael and Melissa discuss his involvement in co-facilitating the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training and attending the IASSIDD Congress in Munich.

The results of the 2026 National Student Survey (NSS) have revealed the strengths of the Department of Health Sciences for the study of Adult Nursing, Children’s Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery and Nursing (Non Specific).

The Department of Health Sciences is truly sorry to announce the death of Sally Floyd, Lecturer in Nursing, on 26th June.

York is ranked 10th in the UK for Nursing and Midwifery in the latest release of the Complete University Guide league tables (2027).

Professor Brian Ferguson from the Department of Health Sciences has been honoured with an MBE for services to public health research and his work with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)

The Centre for the Advancement of Interprofessional Education (CAIPE) has officially launched its Quality Standards for Pre-Registration Interprofessional Education (IPE) CAIPE Standards at a landmark event held at the House of Lords, hosted by Baroness Parminter.

A University of York academic is leading a major regional effort to improve men's mental health and strengthen community wellbeing across York and North Yorkshire.

Health Sciences at York ranks 5th and 8th in Guardian University Guide 2026.