Welcome to our Connected Learning Community! We are dedicated to guiding students in developing a deep understanding of advanced nursing care, especially in complex and sensitive situations. Our community emphasises the importance of palliative and end-of-life care, recognizing that healthcare extends beyond prevention and cure.
Students will explore the complexities and ethical dilemmas in various healthcare scenarios from the perspectives of patients, their families, and healthcare professionals. Through innovative and flexible teaching methods, we empower students to transform theory into practice and tackle real-life issues using student-centered learning approaches.
We also focus on inspiring and encouraging students to embark on a rewarding journey in nursing. By highlighting the profound impact nurses have on patient care and the healthcare system, we aim to motivate students to pursue this noble, challenging profession.
Join us in making a meaningful impact in the world of healthcare!
Learning Community Activities
Upcoming Activities
EUroMAiD Project (ERASMUS+ KA220-HED – Cooperation partnerships in higher education)
The project aims to explore evidence-base clinical reasoning towards Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) among nursing & healthcare students, analyze their experiences with simulation training, evaluate cross-cultural differences, assess digital solutions for MAiD management, contribute to nursing leadership, and develop an innovative teaching module for diverse healthcare training courses. The objectives focus on enhancing understanding, ethical preparedness, & education in the context of MAiD.
Starting in September 2025.
White Paper (forthcoming)
The CLC is conducting a comprehensive analysis of the current state and trends in nursing education across Europe. The collected data will contribute to a white paper on nursing education and workforce dynamics.
Past Activities
Webinar: From the Cradle to the Grave: tackling Challenges in Nursing Care Education through Collaboration(HYBRID 1st of June from 14:00-16:00 CET) + registration (more information coming) – Jenny Milton and Ewa-Lena Bratt, Dennis Desmedts, Luis Miguel Valdez Lapao, Esther Insa Calderon & Mojca Kržan
Guest Lecture: Euthanasia and end of life care – Dennis Demedts (IN PERSON 27th September, 2023 University of Gothenburg)
How to Get Involved
(Students and educators)
Contact the EUTOPIA curriculum team: Jo Angouri (J.Angouri@warwick.ac.uk) and Karen Triquet (karen.triquet@vub.be).