Michelle Mckay

Senior Lecturer

Health, Education, Policing and Sciences

I have worked as a pathway coordinator creating pathways for the perinatal mental health service and teenage perinatal mental health, working with GP’s Service users' health visitors and the mental health team.  

As a result of my interest in mental health and wellbeing I have published a wellbeing workbook for health care workers and completed a master’s in psychology. My research interests are supporting women with miscarriage, paternal mental health and birth trauma. I have qualifications in project development and a PGCE.  

My previous roles include working on a cruise ship and as project manager for a game reserve in South Africa. 

in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Social Inclusion

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

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

Research Excellence Framework 2021

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

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021