Heather Hopper

Heather Hopper is an Associate Professor in Midwifery (Education) and Deputy Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, with expertise in preconception care, perinatal mental health, and midwifery education. She serves as a Professional Midwifery Advocate and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

• Research Focus: Prepregnancy care, systematic reviews, mental health, and implementation science.
• Teaching: Public health promotion, AEQUIP model of midwifery supervision, and reproductive biology.

Publication Trends: Her work emphasizes preconception care interventions, behavioral change strategies, exclusive breastfeeding promotion, and mental health in maternal populations. She employs mixed-methods systematic reviews and realist methodologies.

Scientific Awards:

• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Professional Collaborations: Active in international collaborations, with research outputs spanning clinical practice, education, and policy. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health equity and poverty reduction.