Lauren Philp-von Woyna is an Associate Professor in Midwifery and program lead for the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Degree Apprenticeship programs at the University of Birmingham. For the last 10 years, she has taught across undergraduate and postgraduate health courses that have included student midwives, nurses, paramedics, doctors, advanced clinical practitioners and other allied health professionals.
Her research experience has primarily focused on learning in healthcare education and practice, sociocultural influences, and creativity (the bringing of ideas that may lead to healthcare solutions and innovation). Her doctoral research focused specifically on what, how and why sociocultural factors influence learning, behaviour and idea enactment in healthcare. Lauren's other research has focused on how social and peer relationships influence behaviour and learning, and how local organisational culture can inform improvement plans and direction.
She has a range of qualifications that have contributed towards her area of expertise and passion, including an undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery, Postgraduate Certificates in Leading Healthcare Improvements and Professional Teaching, a Master’s Degree in Education and Doctorate in Education.