Educational technology

How knowledge mobilisation led to the NASA team visiting the UCL School of Pharmacy 

In the ever-evolving landscape of scientific discovery and innovation, the concept of knowledge mobilisation has become vital for linking research to real-world impact. It involves actively sharing knowledge between communities to ensure that academic findings extend beyond laboratories and journal …

NHSX to host £250m artificial intelligence lab

A national artificial intelligence (AI) lab with a £250m budget is being established in the NHS with the aim of making the UK a world leader in AI and genomic medicine.…

Six tips on how to use social media to promote your pharmacy

Steve Hemsley describes how pharmacy professionals can optimise the use of social media to develop and grow their career or business.…

Health technology: learn, grow or become obsolete

Steve Hemsley reports on the latest advancements in health technology, how they will affect the careers of pharmacy professionals, and why new technologies should be embraced in order to win the race for relevance.…

App launched to help pharmacy undergraduates to learn about drugs

A new app to support UK pharmacy undergraduates to learn about key drugs has been developed by a collaboration of 16 pharmacy schools.…

Professional associations: adapting to remain relevant in a digital age

In a world where technology and social media allow individuals to gather information and network online for free, professional associations are evolving and changing their offering to members in order to stay relevant.…

Structured training for community pharmacy staff

Finding the time and money to train pharmacists and pharmacy team members is not easy but there are business advantages of having well-trained staff, including a more knowledgeable and productive workforce.…

RPS launches new toolkit to help members become social media savvy

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has released a new toolkit of advice and tips to help its members become expert in using social media to aid their professional development and promote the pharmacy profession.…

‘Sugar smart’ public health campaign targets children’s sugar intake

A smartphone app that shows users the sugar content of more than 75,000 food and drink products has been launched as part of a national public health campaign in England.…

How pharmacy students are taught in teams

Simon Tweddell brought team-based learning to students at the University of Bradford’s School of Pharmacy — and has secured a prize for his radical overhaul of the course.…