Deborah Miarkowska

Deborah Miarkowska is a Senior Lecturer in Leadership & Service Improvement in Health & Social Care at the School of Sport & Health Sciences, University of Brighton. She holds an MSc in Health & Management from the same institution and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Deborah also serves as an Associate Lecturer at the Open University since 2016.

Education:

• BSc Nursing and Human Science (2:1), City University and St Bartholomew’s Hospital (1994)
• Certificate in Health Education (1997)
• Community Practice Teacher Award (1999)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion (Europe) (2001)
• Diploma in the Management of Diabetes (2002)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Health & Social Care Education (2013)
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (2014)
• Masters Diploma in Public Relations with Merit (CIPR) (2015)
• MSc Health & Management (2019)
• Level 3 TAQA Award in Assessment and Quality Assurance (2019)
• Westminster Insights Training on Confident Leadership (2023)

Deborah's research centers on leadership excellence, service improvement, and professional development in healthcare and higher education. She is passionate about mentoring students in clinical supervision, academic writing, and leadership. Her work emphasizes reflective practice, coaching, and the integration of digital technologies in education. She has developed innovative tools such as the K.U.P.P.B model for clinical practice and the S.O.U.P eLearning app to enhance academic writing skills.

The recent publications and research outputs reflect a strong focus on leadership models, particularly boundary spanning leadership, within higher education and healthcare. Her scholarly work spans academic writing pedagogy, strategic leadership, change management, and ethical practices in both healthcare and fashion. The interdisciplinary nature of her work connects nursing, education, public relations, and sustainability.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2014)
• Runner-up, University of Brighton Innovation Awards (2007)
• EcoChic named among UK’s Top 10 Green Sites by The Guardian (2010)

Deborah has a strong record in teaching and student mentorship, particularly through the Supporting Learners in Practice programmes. She has led multiple postgraduate leadership modules and is known for her dedication and student-centered approach. Her external role as Associate Lecturer at the Open University further demonstrates her commitment to education. She has not disclosed any grant funding in the provided text.

She is actively involved in community engagement as a Trustee of the Mid-Sussex Charity Befriended and a member of Soroptomist International, focusing on women's empowerment. Her past initiative, EcoChic, reflects her long-standing interest in ethical and sustainable lifestyles.