Author Archives: Kerry Edwards

WFOT (World Federation of Occupational Therapists) International Congress 2018

Two of our senior lecturers (Hannah Spring and Fiona Howlett) and two of our recent graduates (Claire Connor and Celia Bentley) attended the conference from 22nd-25th May 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa to disseminate the findings from their final … Continue reading

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How Twitter Helped Make my Words Count –

In this month’s blog Emma Robinson (a final year undergraduate student) shares her experience of using twitter to support her learning. She has used twitter to help to develop her: “Top Tips for Cutting out Words when Writing up Your … Continue reading

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Congratulations to Sarah Cooke ….. one of our graduates who has been selected as a UK finalist by the Case Management Society. Sarah shares her story with us…..

When did you study at YSJ? I started studying OT at YSJ in 2004 and graduated in 2007. My youngest child had just started at primary school so the timing felt perfect because I could study whilst my children were … Continue reading

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Our student-led OT society have arranged an exciting programme of sessions this year to compliment their programme of study.

  One example is the Virtual Dementia Tour. In this blog, Emma Robinson, one of our final year students, shares her experience of engaging in this experiential workshop. The virtual dementia tour (VDT) is an evidence based experience that gives participants a … Continue reading

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Corinna Thomas talks about international placements in Portugal

Last month Corinna Thomas (Practice Placement Lead) was in Portugal scoping placement opportunities, fully funded by an Erasmus grant. She had an amazing 4 days working hard and also being a tourist! Here is her blog….. I have secured a new placement at … Continue reading

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