Nurses and midwives as drivers of change Learn more about our approach and what we are doing to elevate and strengthen the influence and impact of nurses and nurse communities around the world. Programmes and Activities We lead and support a range of initiatives around the world. Learn more about our current research and activity. Our Collaboration The Edinburgh Global Nursing Initiative is a collaboration between Nursing Studies and the Global Health Academy at the University of Edinburgh. Support Us: Empower a Profession Learn more about how you can support this global work. Together we can raise the profile of nursing and enable nurses and midwives to work to their full potential. Global Health and the SDGs The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals provide a blueprint for addressing global challenges. Read more about how they shape our work. Nursing Studies Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh – Top teaching and first-class research for over 60 years. Global Health Academy Supporting the creation, curation and implementation of global health knowledge across a diverse global community. News, Updates and Blogs Nursing workforce crisis looms as expected six million shortfall will be increased by more than four million nurses retiring by 2030 Free online course in COVID-19 Critical Care Nursing studies launch new Online PG Certificate in Neurological Rehabilitation and Care Nursing Blog Global Health Academy Website Global Compassion Initiative Blog Context: a key dimension in midwifery decision making and practice for safe labour care Global Compassion Initiative We need science as well as compassion to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals. Our launch Read more about our launch on the University's news page and visit our launch page to hear from the Nursing Now Co-Chairs about this new initiative.