Julia Hubbard

Julia Hubbard is a Clinical Professor in the School of Health Sciences at the University of East Anglia (UEA), where she has been a key figure in nursing education since 1993. Her expertise lies in clinical health education, with a focus on cardiology, critical care, and resuscitation. She plays a leadership role as a member of the School's executive team and has previously served as Course Director and Team Leader.

Her educational background includes:

• Registered Nurse (1984)
• Diploma in Professional Studies in Nursing (1992)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Adult Education, University of Nottingham (1993)
• BSc (Hons) 1st Class, Anglia Polytechnic University (1996)
• MSc Health Sciences, University of East Anglia (2000)
• Currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Warwick University

Julia's research and teaching interests center on enquiry-based learning, clinical skills development, and cultural competence in nursing. She facilitates learning across all three years of the pre-registration nursing program and contributes to post-registration education in acute and critical care. Her work emphasizes practical, case-based approaches to clinical decision-making and patient management.

The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on cardiology, nursing education, and clinical decision-making. Her recent editorial work on dilemmas in dementia, nursing, and midwifery highlights her growing contribution to ethical and practice-based challenges in healthcare professions. Earlier works delve into myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, and biochemical markers, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to cardiovascular care education.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Alumni award (2012) for a 3-year cultural competence program
• Alumni award (2010) for supporting student placements in Malawi

Julia has secured research funding, including a £29,653.25 grant from THET for a 'Training the Trainers' initiative in Malawi. She has supervised research on student attrition, women's post-MI experiences, and nurses' experiences with defibrillation. Her leadership extends to curriculum enhancement projects, such as developing information literacy in undergraduate nurses. She is actively involved in international nursing education conferences and continues to shape nursing pedagogy through both practice and scholarship.

Julia is embedded in the academic and administrative structure of the School of Health Sciences, contributing to strategic direction and educational innovation. Her current pursuit of an Executive MBA further underscores her interest in organizational behavior and leadership within academic healthcare institutions.