University of Suffolk Unlocked: Bridging Healthcare and Academia
Schedule
Thu Jun 19 2025 at 09:00 am to 03:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
University of Suffolk | Ipswich, EN
About this Event
Welcome to University of Suffolk Unlocked which is being run in partnership with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). Join us at The University of Suffolk - Waterfront Building.
This event will facilitate knowledge exchange between hospital staff and university academics in Allied and Public Health professions. The aim is to foster collaboration, share research and knowledge exchange insights, and explore innovative practices that can be applied in clinical settings.
It will provide a platform for both sectors to discuss healthcare challenges and opportunities, focusing on how academic research can inform clinical practice and enhance patient care outcomes.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration and Refreshments
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Welcome
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Panel 1: Strengthening the Healthcare Workforce through Knowledge Exchange
Info: Discussion Topics:
• How universities, healthcare providers, and industry can collaborate to address workforce shortages
• Best practices in knowledge sharing between academia and healthcare services
• New approaches to training and lifelong learning in nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, Clinical Ph*rm*cy, Ph*rm*cy practice and oral health
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
BREAK
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel 2: Integrated Healthcare & Knowledge Exchange for Better Patient Outcome
Info: Discussion Topics:
• Cross-sector knowledge sharing between hospitals, GPs, physiotherapy, oral health, nursing, and midwifery
• How Integrated Care Boards facilitate healthcare transformation
• Best practices for collaboration between academia and healthcare providers
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Panel 3: The Future of AI and Digital Health
Info: Transforming Patient Care and Workforce Development. Discussion Topics:
• How AI and digital health technologies are reshaping healthcare delivery and medical decision-making
• The role of knowledge exchange between universities, healthcare providers, and the tech industry in integrating AI effectively
• Workforce development – how AI can support training, simulation, and skill-building for healthcare professionals
• Ethical considerations: AI bias, patient data security, and the balance between automation and human oversight
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
NETWORKING LUNCH AND REFRESHMENTS
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Afternoon Workshops: 13:30-14:15 and 14:15-15:00
Workshop 1: EDI and Healthcare – Placements, Recruitment and Retention
Workshop 2: Simulation & Practical Skills Training for the Future Workforce
Workshop 3: Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation – Bridging Research & Patient Care
Workshop 4: Oral Health & Integrated Preventative Care
Workshop 5: Digital & AI in Healthcare – Research to Practice
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing Session: Future Collaborations & Next Steps
Info: • Key takeaways from the day
• Opportunities for ongoing partnerships in education, research, and healthcare delivery
• Future University of Suffolk initiatives in healthcare and knowledge exchange
Where is it happening?
University of Suffolk, 19 Neptune Quay, Ipswich, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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