Stuart Roberts

Stuart Roberts is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in nursing education and perioperative care. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Nursing Studies, an MSc in Advanced Nursing (Merit), and is pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice. As Programme Lead for the MSc Adult Nursing, he oversees curriculum delivery and student assessments. His research focuses on improving nursing education through innovative methods like Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs) and auditing clinical practices such as fasting protocols for surgery patients.

Key achievements include the 2018 Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) for his role in the Greater Manchester Synergy initiative, and a 2011 award for presenting his work on e-learning in nursing. He has published in the Journal of Perioperative Practice and presented research globally, including at the Royal College of Surgeons (London) and the International Conference for PeriAnaesthesia Nurses (Toronto).

His teaching philosophy emphasizes preparing nurses for diverse professional challenges through evidence-based practices. He advocates for continuous student support and has designed curricula bridging foundational training to advanced research opportunities.