Warren Stewart

Warren Stewart is a Principal Lecturer in the School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Brighton, where he contributes to the BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing programme. His work bridges academic scholarship and clinical practice, with a focus on mental health, prison healthcare, and peer support systems.

Education:

• Professional Doctorate in Education, University of Brighton (2015–2021)
• MA in Practice Education, London South Bank University (2013)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Management, The Open University (2002)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Studies, University of Brighton (2000)
• BSc (Hons), The Open University (1997)
• Dip HE / Registered Mental Nurse, University of Portsmouth (1994)

His research interests center on peer support and caregiving in prisons, particularly for older and disabled detainees. He has led multiple research cycles, including systematic reviews on resilience and death anxiety, and collaborates with U.S. academics on peer caregiver development. His teaching focuses on therapeutic approaches, qualitative research methods, and mental health awareness, with a commitment to critical and emancipatory pedagogy.

The recent articles (2019–2025) reflect a strong thematic coherence in prison mental health, peer caregiving, aging in custody, and death anxiety. They span qualitative, quantitative, and systematic review methodologies, published in journals like Journal of Correctional Health Care and Nursing Older People. The work emphasizes international collaboration, particularly between the UK and U.S., and addresses both policy and practice implications.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (D2)
• NMC Registered Teacher
• Practice Assessor (A1 award)

Warren Stewart actively supervises research in mental health nursing and justice settings. He has held significant academic governance roles, including chairing the External Examiners sub-committee and serving as a Tier 1 and Tier 2 research ethics reviewer. He is an external examiner for the University of Manchester (2022–2025) and Teesside University (2025–), contributing to quality assurance across institutions. He has also presented at national and international conferences, including the Royal College of Nursing Congress and the University of Louisville.

He is involved in ongoing research collaborations with U.S. academics on peer caregiver development and a systematic review on death anxiety among nursing students. His work is supported by his role as early career researcher representative and ethics reviewer, ensuring ethical rigor and mentorship within his school.