Summer 2025 Newsletter
Dear all
As summer seems to be in full swing now, I am very pleased to share our latest Newsletter with you!
First of all, you may have heard that Bournemouth University is in a period of change and consultations on restructuring are ongoing. However, I can assure you that the CPD offer for the next academic year is confirmed and all of the dates for 25/26 delivery can be found on our Online Application Portal. We have taken onboard your valuable reviews and feedback and redesigned the website to improve its functionality and overall user experience which includes updated content and FAQs; we encourage you to have a browse. https://www.applycpd-bu.com/
We have some exciting new developments on the menu like the Advanced Legal Literacy for Social Workers Unit and Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse Unit.
As always, if there are any questions, queries, or need for bespoke training please reach out to hsspostregadmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.
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Revalidation
Revalidation
Many of you have been involved in our Revalidation for the CPD Framework and I am really pleased to let you know that we have concluded this process now. The panel offered us 5 commendations which I wanted to share with you as it really evidences our collaborations to meet the needs of the health, social care and public sector workforce.
No. 1 The panel commended the development team for the strong regional employer led provision which clearly met workforce development needs using a range of assessment methods and innovative practice in delivery methods.
No. 2 The panel commended the development team’s strong established links with practice partners.
No. 3 The panel commended the development team’s good engagement with employers in the region in the development of the CPD framework.
No. 4 The students the panel met with commended the academic and pastoral support provided by staff across all units.
No. 5 The panel commended the development team for their excellent engagement during the meeting by providing a good level of detail in response to questions asked by the panel and for the support provided to each other during the meeting which was clearly evident.
A BIG thank you to all of our practice partners!
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Welcome to the team: Christopher Ademuwagun
Welcome to the team: Christopher Ademuwagun
Hello, I’m delighted to have joined Bournemouth University as the new AMHP Programme Lead. I bring a wealth of experience as a Senior Lecturer, Senior AMHP, Best Interests Assessor, and Advanced Mental Health Practitioner. I currently practise within Emergency Duty Teams and hold a strong interest in mental health law, capacity, and forensic practice. I’m passionate about preparing the next generation of AMHPs and look forward to working collaboratively across the university and our partner agencies to support excellence in mental health social work education.
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A Royal Garden Party
A Royal Garden Party
On the 14th May 2025, the Social Work Team and BU PIER Partnership (Public Involvement in Education and Research) were represented at a Royal Garden Party to celebrate education and skills, hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla and held at Buckingham Palace. Professor Mel Hughes and Dr’s Orlanda Harvey and Louise Oliver were invited to attend the garden party to recognise and celebrate the work we do in education and also for the communities we collaborate with, such as Orlanda and Louise’s research on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Domestic Abuse. It was a privilege to be able to attend, with wonderful company, fantastic food, glorious sunshine and beautiful gardens to enjoy.
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Reclaiming Resilience: Research Spotlight on Female Leadership in Health and Social Care
Reclaiming Resilience: Research Spotlight on Female Leadership in Health and Social Care
At the Local Justice Board Conference in April, Tilia shared insights from her doctoral research, shining a spotlight on resilience and leadership in the health and social care sectors. Her presentation focused on Reclaiming Resilience—a project emerging from the RAW: Resilience, Advocacy and Wellbeing CPD unit, which Tilia delivers as part of her teaching.
The study explores the lived experience of female leaders and examines how stress and resilience affect both personal wellbeing and professional performance. It reveals that these challenges are often gendered, with women in leadership frequently balancing complex professional responsibilities alongside caregiving and domestic roles.
Tilia’s findings offer a timely and thought-provoking look at leadership through the lens of social and cultural expectations. Crucially, the research highlights how stress and trauma can impact decision-making in value-based professions—where compassion, empathy, and emotional labour are central to both frontline practice and leadership.
This work calls on the sector to reimagine how we support resilience—not as an individual burden, but as a collective responsibility. For those in senior roles, it offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on how we lead, what we expect of ourselves and others, and how we can create cultures of care that sustain the people at the heart of our services.