About
Dr. Emma Hayward is a Senior Lecturer at Bournemouth University and a practicing General Practitioner in the NHS. Her academic focus lies in Women’s Health and Feminist Bioethics, with additional expertise in lifestyle medicine, medical education, and gender equality. She actively contributes to advancing women's representation in academia as Co-Chair of Bournemouth University’s Women’s Academic Network.
- Qualifications: BM BCh (Oxford, 2015), MA(Oxon) (2017), MPH (Edinburgh, 2020), DipIBLM (2020)
Her research investigates intersections of gender, sexual pleasure, and medicalization, including a PhD on feminist bioethical analyses of hormonal contraception. She emphasizes lifestyle medicine and nature-based well-being.
Recent publications center on chronic disease management, medical training, and societal influences on women’s health decisions. Her work aligns with UN SDGs for Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education, and Gender Equality.
Emma leads and contributes to physician associate education units, supervises Master’s student research on menopause, and engages in public outreach through the Women’s Health Dorset Steering Group and conference presentations.
