New collaboration with the University of Edinburgh to empower nurses and midwives to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance
The final webinar in this NNCGSI series took place on 13th January. The deadline for submissions is 30th January.
The Nursing Now Challenge (NNC), in collaboration with the new AMR Futures Lab at Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI), is launching a new Nursing Now Challenge Global Solutions Initiative (NNCGSI) to empower nurses and midwives around the world to take action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), one of the most urgent threats to global health today.
Through this challenge, participants will be invited to design an innovative, nurse/ midwife-led AMR project that can be implemented in their workplace or community. The initiative aims to spotlight the critical role nurses and midwives play in infection prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship, in the advancement of sustainable health solutions.
“AMR Futures Lab, based at the University of Edinburgh’s Futures Institute, is dedicated to tackling antimicrobial resistance through collaborative, evidence-driven solutions specifically involving end users and adopters of these solutions. By integrating research insights with global frontline healthcare expertise we develop practical strategies that improve patient outcomes and strengthen health systems worldwide in the fight against AMR.” Professor Till Bachmann, Founder AMR Futures Lab.
This new NNCGSI collaboration will officially launch on 19th November, coinciding with World AMR Awareness Week, and will aim to amplify the call for nurse and midwife-led action on antimicrobial resistance.
Nurses and midwives have the insight, creativity, and leadership to transform how we address AMR. This collaboration gives them the platform, the tools, and the confidence to turn their ideas into action and impact.
Winners of this NNCGSI will receive mentoring from expert researchers in the field of AMR, providing invaluable guidance and support to develop their projects.
To support participants in developing their ideas the NNC and EFI will host a series of interactive webinars exploring the topic of AMR and the vital role of nurses and midwives in driving innovation, leadership, and practical solutions.
Watch the recordings of all of the NNCGSI sessions in collaboration with the AMR Futures Lab, here.
Download the guidelines for this NNCGSI, here.
Join our private Facebook Group, here.
About the Nursing Now Challenge
The Nursing Now Challenge is a programme of The Burdett Trust for Nursing and a global community of more than 250,000 student and early-career nurses and midwives. Its mission is to equip and empower members as leaders, advocates, and innovators in health. Building on the legacy of the global Nursing Now campaign, the Nursing Now Challenge empowers the next generation of nurses and midwives through leadership, advocacy, and wellbeing initiatives that amplify the voices of early-career health professionals worldwide and drive positive change.
About the Burdett Trust for Nursing
The Burdett Trust for Nursing is an independent charitable trust that was set up in 2002 to support nurse-led projects, using its funds to empower nurses and make significant improvements to the patient care environment. The Burdett Trust for Nursing is proud to have funded the Nursing Now Challenge since its launch in 2021, following the success of the Nursing Now campaign.
About the Edinburgh Futures Institute and the AMR Futures Lab
Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) is a new interdisciplinary learning, research, and innovation center at the University of Edinburgh. It is a hub for data-driven innovation and collaboration, with a focus on addressing complex global challenges across areas like creative industries, public services, and financial services. EFI is focused on tackling today’s increasingly complex issues by bringing people and disciplines together to spark the unexpected and make better futures possible. The AMR Futures Lab is an emerging initiative that will turn evidence into adoption by harnessing transdisciplinary approaches to tackling AMR.
