Adrianna Ashour

My journey in teaching and healthcare began as a lifeguard in the National Lifesaving and Alarm Network, where I provided first aid for general public as well as vital Basic Life Support (BLS) training to soldiers of the Special Forces in Poland. Fuelled by a deep passion for nursing, I pursued my dream and successfully qualified as a nurse in 2015.

For my first nursing placement, I chose Goethe University Frankfurt in Germany, I learned alongside nurses in the Department of Radiation Therapy and Oncology. During my three years at university, my dedication and academic achievements were recognised through consecutive scholarships, awarded for being the best student.

After obtaining my nursing qualification, I embarked on a professional journey in the United Kingdom. I gained valuable experience working as a nurse across a variety of clinical settings, ranging from community healthcare to hospital wards. Eventually, I found myself in one of the busiest Accident and Emergency departments during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic, where I worked as a clinical nurse.

In June 2021, I joined the University of West London as a junior lecturer, marking a significant transition into the realm of academia. Through my passion for teaching and my dedication to the field of healthcare, I quickly progressed to the role of senior lecturer within two years.