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Sheila Brown is a Lecturer in Healthcare Sciences (Midwifery) at Bangor University's School of Health Sciences, where she has played a pivotal role in shaping midwifery education. She served as the Lead Midwife for Education from 2016 to 2022 and led the development and validation of the university's new midwifery programme launched in 2022. With a diverse international background in nursing and midwifery across Canada, Australia, and West Africa, she brings extensive clinical and academic expertise to her role.
Education:
- Master of Research in Health and Social Care, Manchester University (2011–2013)
- MSc in Midwifery, University of Wollongong (2003–2004)
- BSc in Midwifery, University of Wales, Bangor (2005–2007)
- Professional Nursing Qualification, University College of the Fraser Valley (1991–1993)
Her research and teaching focus on midwifery education, student experience, breastfeeding support, community midwifery, labor and birth, and professional practice. She is particularly passionate about enhancing midwifery care through high-quality education and leadership. Her recent publications emphasize compassionate leadership, human rights in childbirth, and curriculum innovation.
The trend in her recent articles reflects a strong commitment to improving midwifery education through student-centered approaches, curriculum reform, and the integration of human rights and compassion into practice. Her work spans qualitative research on women's experiences, national policy contributions, and pedagogical innovations.
Scientific and Professional Contributions:
- Lead contributor to the All Wales Breastfeeding Five Year Action Plan
- Active member of the International Confederation of Midwives (Indigenous Midwifery Working Group, 2024–2026)
- External examiner at the University of the West of Scotland (since 2015)
- Regular invited speaker at national and international midwifery conferences
Sheila supervises MSc students in the School of Health Sciences and is currently pursuing a PhD focused on what supports student midwives to become accountable, autonomous professionals. Her research involves a realist synthesis and educator interviews. She is also involved in interprofessional learning and quality assurance in midwifery education. Outside academia, she volunteers with Blood Bikes Wales, supporting community healthcare logistics.
