Kasim Yaqub Bashir Raja

Kasim Yaqub Bashir Raja is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at the School of Nursing and Allied Health, Birmingham Newman University. He previously served as a Lecturer in Nursing at the University of Wolverhampton, where he held roles such as Year 2 and 3 BNurs Programme Lead and Level 6 Practice Module Lead. His research focuses on simulation-based education, including innovative uses of escape rooms to enhance nursing skills in acute scenarios. He holds a Professional Doctorate in Education (ongoing) and an MA in Education from the University of Wolverhampton.

Education Background:

• BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing, Birmingham City University (First Class Honours)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education for Health Professionals, University of Birmingham
• SEDA Recognised for Supporting Technology-Enhanced Learning

Research Interests:
Kasim explores human factors in healthcare, simulation-based education, and psychological well-being of academics. His doctoral work investigates the use of simulated nursing escape rooms to improve decision-making during acute patient scenarios while fostering engagement through gamification.

Awards:

• 2024 Faculty Lecturer of the Year Award (University of Wolverhampton Students Union)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE)

Advocacy & Leadership:
Kasim promotes student-centered learning and has served on the University of Wolverhampton Quality Panel. He actively mentors students and has nominated them for prestigious awards like the Student Nursing Times Awards.