NES and Glasgow Caledonian University announce strategic collaboration

NES and Glasgow Caledonian University announce strategic collaboration

NES and Glasgow Caledonian University have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at transforming the design and delivery of health and social care services across Scotland.

The partnership will focus on addressing key challenges within Scotland, including population health needs, reducing inequalities, driving accessibility and innovation.

By harnessing the strengths and expertise of both organisations, NES and Glasgow Caledonian University aim to:

• Support and develop the current and future workforce through widening participation, education, training and learning design.
• Support research capabilities and opportunities for digital health and social care technologies.
• Secure opportunities to work collaboratively with a range of external organisations and senior stakeholders.
• Enhance the efficiency of public sector funding for research, innovation, and education.
• Utilise various digital and simulation-based education and training methods.

Professor Karen Reid, Chief Executive for NES, said:

“I am delighted to announce our partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University. This presents an important opportunity to harness our combined expertise to enhance health and social care services, by helping to develop a workforce that is sustainable, skilled and highly effective.

It's clear that by working with external organisations and stakeholders, NES and Glasgow Caledonian will also advance our shared ambitions to create new and attractive career pathways in health and social care.

This collaboration will strengthen our commitment to delivering rights-based, high-quality care and improved outcomes for all people in Scotland.”

Professor Stephen Decent, Principal and Vice Chancellor at Glasgow Caledonian University, added:

“This new partnership agreement marks a significant step forward in addressing Scotland’s most urgent health and social care challenges.

“By joining forces, Glasgow Caledonian University and NES are creating new pathways into the sector, expanding opportunities for students, staff and carers at every stage of their careers and embracing innovation in education and workforce development.”

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