Rona Lockyer-Sheppard

Dr Rona Lockyer-Sheppard is a senior academic at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), where she has worked since 2012. Previously a Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, she now serves in the Executive Leadership team of the School of Health and Social Wellbeing as Acting Professional Community Lead 2, overseeing Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, Mental Health Nursing, and Learning Disabilities Nursing. She collaborates with Bristol Health Partners on interdisciplinary health initiatives.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D.
• MSc
• BSc (Hons)
• PGC Ed
• RN (Registered Nurse)
• RM (Registered Midwife)

Her research critically examines Fatherhood and Masculinities and Perinatal Mental Health through qualitative methodologies and discourse analysis, grounded in Critical Gender Theory and Feminist Theory. This work investigates gender dynamics in perinatal care, challenging traditional roles and advocating for inclusive mental health support during childbirth transitions.

No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.

While specific grant details and student mentorship records are unlisted, her leadership position indicates active involvement in academic supervision and research funding acquisition within health and social wellbeing domains.

She contributes to collaborative frameworks through Bristol Health Partners, driving interdisciplinary projects focused on improving perinatal outcomes and professional practice standards across nursing and allied health disciplines.