Catherine Lynch

Dr. Catherine Lynch is an Associate Professor and Course Leader for the MSc Advancing Professional Practice at the University of West London's College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare. She completed her doctoral thesis in 2021, examining the impact of clinical research placements on nursing students' ability to integrate research into practice. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Lynch has led healthcare education programs since 2009 and focuses on empowering practitioners through soft skills development like emotional intelligence. She actively contributes to research governance as Deputy Chair of the CNMH Ethics Committee and co-founder of the CNMH Early Career Researchers Network.

• Teaching Roles: Course Leader for MSc Advancing Professional Practice since 2009
• Program Leadership: Successfully revalidated multiple advanced practice programs and secured Health Education England accreditation for MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (2020)

Her research interests span healthcare pedagogy, maternal health decision-making, and evidence-based practice integration. Recent work explores applied theatre as an educational tool and evaluates online information's role in pregnancy planning. Over 15 years, Lynch has supervised numerous doctoral and master's students while maintaining clinical and academic leadership roles.

• Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy