I am Dr. Alys Einion, a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at the University of Dundee with a passion for women's health, midwifery, and inclusive education. I have extensive experience in research, teaching, and leadership particularly in the areas of decolonial clinical practice, healthcare leadership, and professional development in nursing and midwifery. As Editor-in-Chief of The Practising Midwife Journal, I lead on all editorial matters and contribute actively to advancing maternity care education and practice. My work reflects a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, which is also evident in my creation of the Inclusive Education Toolkit and my roles in university equality committees and LGBT+ networks. I enjoy supervising PhD and MSc students and use narrative and critical pedagogical approaches to foster inclusive learning environments that support professional growth and exemplary patient care.

Dr. Alys Einion

I am Dr. Alys Einion, a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at the University of Dundee with a passion for women's health, midwifery, and inclusive education. I have extensive experience in research, teaching, and leadership particularly in the areas of decolonial clinical practice, healthcare leadership, and professional development in nursing and midwifery. As Editor-in-Chief of The Practising Midwife Journal, I lead on all editorial matters and contribute actively to advancing maternity care education and practice. My work reflects a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, which is also evident in my creation of the Inclusive Education Toolkit and my roles in university equality committees and LGBT+ networks. I enjoy supervising PhD and MSc students and use narrative and critical pedagogical approaches to foster inclusive learning environments that support professional growth and exemplary patient care.

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I am Dr. Alys Einion, a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at the University of Dundee with a passion for women’s health, midwifery, and inclusive education. I have extensive experience in research, teaching, and leadership particularly in the areas of decolonial clinical practice, healthcare leadership, and professional development in nursing and midwifery. As Editor-in-Chief of The Practising Midwife Journal, I lead on all editorial matters and contribute actively to advancing maternity care education and practice.

My work reflects a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, which is also evident in my creation of the Inclusive Education Toolkit and my roles in university equality committees and LGBT+ networks. I enjoy supervising PhD and MSc students and use narrative and critical pedagogical approaches to foster inclusive learning environments that support professional growth and exemplary patient care.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Latin
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at University of Dundee
February 1, 2024 - Present
Lead for Student Support and Senior Adviser of Studies. Line Manager, co-chair of the LGBT+ Staff Network and member of the University Equalities Committee. Member of the Maternal and Infant Research Unit, supervising PhD and MSc students, teaching across professional and academic skills modules, and marking across undergraduate and postgraduate assessments.
Editor-in Chief at The Practising Midwife Journal
September 30, 2025 - July 22, 2025
Leading planning and management of all content, liaising with authors, providing developmental editorial support, peer reviewing content, advising on publication policies and practices, and ensuring delivery to meet publication schedules. Contributing to other content and activities to publicize the journal.
Assistant Professor, Midwifery at Northumbria University
January 31, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Module Lead, Personal Tutor for midwifery and women's health, nursing, sexual health and contraception, long term conditions, social science, research methods and education. Programme Lead MSc In Midwifery.
Associate Professor Midwifery at City, University of London
November 30, 2022 - July 22, 2025
Lead Midwife for Education, Programme Director, Acting Head of Division with line management responsibility for the Midwifery Education team.
Associate Professor in Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Departmental Research Lead at Swansea University
January 31, 2022 - July 22, 2025
Co-Director of MSc Physician Associate Studies, co-leadership of programs, module leadership, personal tutoring, teaching across multiple programs and modules. Departmental Research Lead supporting staff development in scholarship and publication. Gender Awareness Trainer and Environmental Coordinator. Provision of private midwifery services via Health and Wellbeing academy.
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Midwifery at University of the West of England, Bristol
October 31, 2009 - July 22, 2025
Educator in Higher Education teaching midwifery, reproductive health, gender and sexuality; Module Leader for High Risk Midwifery; Cohort Leader; Personal Tutor; Practice Associate Lecturer.
Associate Lecturer in Human Biology at The Open University
June 30, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Provision of learning support, tutorials, marking, and feedback to students on Human Biology module.
Midwife F Grade at Southmead Hospital, Bristol
March 31, 2005 - July 22, 2025
All aspects of acute midwifery care based on Delivery Suite.
District Nurse at North Glamorgan NHS Trust
April 30, 2003 - July 22, 2025
Provision of nursing care in clients' homes including chronic disease management, health promotion and education.
Midwife - part time at Royal Glamorgan Hospital
September 30, 2001 - July 22, 2025
Acute midwifery care including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
‘E’ Grade Staff Midwife at University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff
April 30, 2000 - July 22, 2025
All aspects of midwifery care including care of antenatal women and partners, parturient women, newborn babies, and postpartum care including acute care for high dependency cases.
‘E’ Grade Staff Midwife at Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading
December 31, 1998 - July 22, 2025
Comprehensive midwifery care including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
‘D’ Grade Staff Nurse at Cardiff Royal Infirmary
May 31, 1992 - July 22, 2025
Acute adult nursing in surgical and emergency admissions ward.

Education

BSc at Midwifery
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998
MA at Creative Writing
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
MA at Professional Development
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
PhD at Aberystwyth University
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

Fellow of the Royal College of Midwives
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
PhD (Aberystwyth)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
PGCE (Adult)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Hypnobirthing CPD
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Diploma in Complementary Therapies for Midwives Expectancy
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
PGCert in Clinical Hypnosis and Related Techniques
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment