Laura Birkett

Lecturer In Paramedic Science

Health, Education, Policing and Sciences

I am a lecturer in the paramedic team, my background is in health care, predominantly the NHS.

I started work in 2007 as a Healthcare Assistant at York District Hospital, my interest grew from that point. I attended the university of Wolverhampton where I graduate in 2019 with a degree in Paramedic Science. I started work with SWAST as a Newly Qualified Paramedic. I continued to work on the front line during the pandemic and then moved to YAS in 2020. I continued working in pre-hospital care until my career change to higher education

Professional memberships and activities

  • Registered with HCPC
  • Member of the College of Paramedics

Academic qualifications

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science, University of Wolverhampton.

Research interests

  • Mental Health
  • Peer Mentorship
for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025

for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2026

in the UK for Games Education

Rookies Games Design and Development 2023, 2025 & TIGA Best Games Intuition 2024, 2025

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021