Ann Newman

Ann Newman is a Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University's School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied & Public Health, currently serving as Associate Head of School for Apprenticeships and Vocational Courses. In this shared leadership role, she manages a dedicated team and drives strategic development of apprenticeship programs including the Foundation Year. With extensive clinical experience in Orthopaedic and Trauma nursing across London, Hampshire, and Kent, she has been instrumental in university education since 2000, transitioning to full-time service in 2004.

Her educational qualifications include:

• BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies from King's College, London (1991)
• MSc Clinical Studies and Education from Brighton University

Research Interests:

Professor Newman's research focuses on transformative work-based learning models within healthcare apprenticeships. She pioneers a tripartite sustainability framework examining sustainable self (individual resilience), sustainable learning (enduring educational methodologies), and sustainable communities (collaborative healthcare networks). Her work emphasizes how apprenticeship structures cultivate safe, effective nursing workforces through employer-academic partnerships and innovative curriculum design.

Scientific Awards:

No scientific awards were documented in the source material.

Advising and Grants:

Throughout her career, Newman has held pivotal leadership positions:

• Course Director for Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship
• Programme Director for BSc (Hons) Clinical Practice
• Scheme Director for Health and Social Care CPD Scheme
• Deputy Chair of Exam Board for CPD courses
• Module Lead and Cohort Lead in pre-registration adult nursing

She maintains close collaboration with healthcare employer partners for placement planning and strategic course development.

Labs and Teams:

As Associate Head of School, Newman co-leads a specialized team managing all operational and strategic aspects of apprenticeship delivery, including the Foundation Year program, fostering integration between academic instruction and clinical practice environments.