Swansea University Academies driving global healthcare transformation Wales is leading the way by launching the first wave of specialised Intensive Learning Academies (ILAs) which will help create the next generation of global innovative leaders in health and social care. The academies, part-funded by Welsh Government, focus on critical policy areas for sustainable healthcare systems, including Value-Based Health and Care, Innovation and Preventative Health. Led by Swansea University and Bangor University, working with partners across Wales and globally, the Academies each offer a range of flexible courses designed for working professionals. These include intensive Executive Education programmes, Masters and Doctorate-level opportunities. Targeting learners from Wales, the UK and internationally from Health, Social Care and the Third Sector, as well as the Life Science Industries, the Academies offer great opportunities for professional development. Alongside education, the Academies are delivering a range of cutting-edge research and tailor-made consultancy services. This will support individual organisations to identify, develop and embed innovative
practices that will help to meet the challenges facing health and social care. Swansea University’s Academies are hosted by its School of Management, and each specialises in a key future growth area for local and global health and social care markets: l The ‘Value-Based Health and
Care Academy’ offers educational courses, research opportunities and consultancy services for Value-Based Health and Care. For more information, visit: www. swansea.ac.uk/som/vbhcacademy
l The ‘All-Wales Academy for
Innovation in Health & Social Care’ – a collaboration between Swansea University, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff University and the Bevan Commission – is focusing on innovation and transformation within health, social care and the third sector. For more information, visit: www.swansea.ac.uk/som/ innovation-academy/
The goal of the ILAs is to empower workforces around the globe with the expertise, skills and confidence to drive the redesign of health and care systems for the better, improving patient outcomes and experiences, while boosting the efficiency and sustainability of services. Educating learners from industry, health, and social care together is encouraging crosssector innovation and collaboration. This will allow the co-development of valuable skills and partnerships to support transformative health and social care. Cari-Anne Quinn, CEO at Life Sciences Hub Wales, said: “Ongoing innovation is essential to ensuring a pipeline of groundbreaking discoveries and developments. By uniting health and industry professionals and encouraging them to learn and work together, these academies will establish a foundation for sustainable and collaborative innovation for years to come.” Professor Hamish Laing, Director, ValueBased Health and Care Academy, said: “Wales is at the forefront of the global movement for Value-Based Health and Care, which is reflected in its recent designation by the World Economic Forum as a Global innovator Hub. The VBHC Academy builds on that excellence and international links to educate, conduct research and provide consultancy support to health and care organisations and industry partners around the world wanting to become value-based.” Professor Gareth Davies, Swansea Lead at the All-Wales Intensive Learning Academy for Innovation in Health and Social Care, commented: “The Academy offers a range of learning opportunities to develop leaders and managers, drawing excellence from across Wales and international networks. These include the Intensive Learning Week with the Bevan Commission, C&VUHB Climb Programme and MSc/Doctoral schemes. We look forward to welcoming the first cohorts from Health, Social Care and third sector, and supporting them in their development to benefit of the communities and citizens we serve.”
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