Hi, I'm Simon (Si) and I'm guessing you got here either because I bugged you in person or badgered you online about our interests and work similarities. You're very welcome! I am a Historical Suicidologist, Medical Military Historian, and researcher in Occupational Health. I have research interests in Suicide, British Military History, Popular Culture, Medical... Continue Reading →
Welcome
Hi there, Welcome to my website! I am a medical military and suicide historian and I specialise in British military history over the last three centuries. I am currently researching the history of British Military Suicide from 1850-2018 with the aim to work with various organisations on ways to prevent future suicides as well as... Continue Reading →
Through the Lens Darkly – Thomas Annan, Public Health, and Infection Control in Victorian Glasgow
This year I am delighted to be giving The Goodall Lecture 2023 on June 19th at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow on Thomas Annan, Public Health, and Infection Control in Victorian Glasgow. Find out more about Thomas Annan here - and book tickets for the event
International Nursing Day – Caring for the Care Givers: awareness for Nursing Suicide.
Nursing suicide and International Nursing Day - Who Cares for the Carers?
Mental Health Day – A Crisis of Nursing Suicide
Nurses in the UK and Global are facing a crisis in terms of mental health and Suicide. Although a day late, my Mental Health Day post discussing my research into Nursing Suicide and my own lived experience of suicide.
Digital Design Portfolio
As part of my career in academia and professional services I have also developed and managed a significant amount of digital content including teaching support, bespoke online courses, audio and podcast editing, digital marking materials, and social media engagement. Much of this is available throughout my website and on my company website http://www.sceconsultants.co.uk. Below you... Continue Reading →
For The Love Of All Deities! At Least Tell Me You Don’t Want Me! – The Secret Life of Academic Applications & Being Ghosted
The impact of tearing up my application, ... ahem er Robot Heart!Photo by burak kostak on Pexels.com Another day, another disappointment as some declines came in for roles I had applied for. WAIT! Before you run away, this is not a self-pitying post I promise, actually: it's a thank you. Now while two of them... Continue Reading →
New Article – How WWI soldiers’ bodies were controlled, transformed and abused to secure victory
For Remembrance day 2020 I was lucky to have the option to write an article for conversation to coincide with my new book: War Bodies. The link to article is here.
Trailer For War Bodies – My New Book on the First World War
Meet me, Dr Simon Walker, and my dog Pupfessor Pond as we discuss my new book. https://videopress.com/v/hgZU8OPR?preloadContent=metadata You can purchase the book here or click on the book below. https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/physical-control-transformation-and-damage-in-the-first-world-war-9781350123298/ Launch Event: Click here for launch event page Due to Covid and Lockdown, I wont be able to have a public launch event yet, however, I... Continue Reading →
Live Stream – Book Launch Event- War Bodies – Thursday 12/11/20 – 7pm
https://youtu.be/7JXSQJ6WG00 Hi All, I will be hosting a live stream book launch on Thursday with a Q and A on Twitter. Welcome to my launch event, due to Covid and Lockdown, I wont be able to have a public launch event yet, however, I am still excited to share my new book with everyone. So... Continue Reading →
War Bodies: My New Book is Published 12/11/20
On Thursday the 12th of November, my book on the British male military body in the First World War will be released. In the run up to the launch on the 12th, there is a run a number of activities to engage with if you want to know more about the book. These will be... Continue Reading →