Lynne Coton

Senior Lecturer

Health, Education, Policing and Sciences

I have a background in obstetric and midwifery led care settings. I have worked in several midwifery clinical areas including a standalone midwifery led unit (MLU), antenatal ward, postnatal ward and I was core on delivery suite for 4 years. I am passionate about delivering high quality obstetric emergency management training as this is known to improve outcomes for women and their babies. I have been in education now for 7 years and love my job. I have since completed a higher education PGCHPE and a Masters in Education.

Professional memberships and activities

  • Nursing and Midwifery Counsil registrant
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy 
  • Member of the Royal College of Midwives

Academic qualifications

  • BSc (Hons) Midwifery
  • Midwifery SLAiP Mentorship Level 6
  • Academic Professional Apprenticeship
  • PGCHPE
  • HEA Fellowship
  • MA Education

Expertise

Public health in midwifery and obstetric emergency care. I am also passionate about breastfeeding and the implementation of the Baby Friendly Initiative Standards.

Enterprise and commercial interests

I am a Quality lead for the Midwifery team.

Teaching

Module Lead:

  • Level 4 - Universal Care for Women and Newborn Infants 1
  • Level 5 - Promoting Excellent as Colleague, Scholar and Leader 1
  • Level 6 - The Evidence Base for Practice
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