Adeniyi Adeleye

Adeniyi (Ade) Adeleye is a Lecturer in Nursing at Central Queensland University (CQUniversity), affiliated with the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD candidate status and has been teaching since 2015, previously serving as an Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. Ade is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) since 2021, emphasizing his commitment to pedagogical excellence. His clinical background includes roles in emergency departments, ICUs, and rural/remote nursing education, culminating in a position as a Clinical Nurse Consultant in Medical Assessment at Gold Coast University Hospital.

**Education**: Adeniyi studied at multiple institutions, including the University of Canberra, University of Wollongong, Griffith University, University of Sydney, and CQUniversity, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise.

**Research Focus**: His work centers on nursing workforce development, global health equity, and migration experiences of healthcare professionals, particularly Nigerian-educated nurses transitioning to Australia. Notable projects include leading a five-week training program for Timor-Leste’s healthcare workers and evaluating malaria risk factors in Nigerian children.

**Awards**: Recognized through FHEA, highlighting his contributions to nursing education innovation.

**Teaching**: He coordinates units like Evidence to Inform Nursing Practice and Determinants of Health, blending clinical expertise with academic rigor. His courses address law/ethics, pharmacology, and primary healthcare, reflecting his holistic approach to nursing education.

**Grants/Initiatives**: Contributed to maternal healthcare improvements in Timor-Leste via Rotary-funded programs and pioneered Australia’s first fully online Registered Nurse qualification pathway at CQUniversity.