Dianne Burns

Roles & Affiliations: Senior Lecturer in Nursing & Midwifery at the University of Manchester, leading programs in Medical and Health Education. Serves as Programme Director for the PGCert in Medical and Health Education. Active in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Staff Development Programme and the Leadership in Educational Awards (LEAP) Programme. Holds roles as Academic Lead for Employability and Practice Learning Lead with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

Education: MSc in Clinical Leadership in Nursing (University of Cumbria, 2006), BSc (Hons) Advanced Nursing Studies (Nurse Practitioner, 1999), Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning (HE, 2006). Holds certifications in Leadership and Management, Nursing Education, and Clinical Supervision.

Research Interests: Focuses on healthcare education, educational leadership, and interdisciplinary learning. Explores formative assessment practices, transformational educator behaviors, and student well-being in healthcare education. Active in developing frameworks for practice-based learning and improving service quality in nursing and medical education.

Awards & Recognition: Recipient of the BMH Pandemic Pedagogy Teaching Award (Commendation), Teaching Excellence Awards (Leadership and Inclusive Education), and the University of Manchester Making a Difference Award (Commendation). Known for contributions to educational leadership and digital learning innovation.

Advising & Grants: Supervises dissertations for undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programs. Leads the Health Workforce Group project, focusing on workforce development and pedagogical strategies. Engaged in external examining roles at multiple institutions.

Labs & Teams: Member of the University of Manchester Leadership in Educational Awards (LEAP) Programme and the FBMH Faculty Office committees. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like the 'Professionalism Toolkit' for healthcare students.