معرفی
Emilie Edwards is a Senior Lecturer in Midwifery at Middlesex University's Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, within the Adult, Child & Midwifery department. She holds a MSc in Neuroscience from France and transitioned to midwifery after working as an optometrist. A neurodivergent advocate, she focuses on creating inclusive learning environments for neurodivergent students and healthcare professionals. Her teaching includes leading modules MWY3800 and MWY2900.
Education:
- MSc Neuroscience, France, 2012
- Midwifery training in the UK
Research Interests: Neurodivergent student experiences, accessibility innovation, participatory research, and midwifery education reforms. She emphasizes leveraging technology (e.g., digital branching scenarios) to enhance learning and advocate for neurodivergent inclusion in healthcare.
Awards & Recognition:
- MDXSU Accessible Education Award (2022)
- Educator of the Year (2022)
- Excellence in Midwifery for Leadership (2023)
- Top 50 Influential Neurodivergent Women (2023)
Grants & Advising: No grants listed, but her work includes collaborative projects on neurodivergent support frameworks. She mentors through her teaching but no specific student names are provided.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with researchers like Porter, N., Handley-Stone, R., and Major, R. on neurodivergence advocacy projects. Active in professional networks like the Royal College of Midwives and NHS Learning Hub.
