Suicide, Military, Medical, and Sexuality History, Occupational Health Research, and Pedagogical Innovation
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 →
Nursing suicide and International Nursing Day - Who Cares for the Carers?
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.
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 →
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 →
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Today I can announce that I have been awarded a contract by Palgrave McMillian for the publication of my forthcoming book 'A Long Century of British Military Suicide, 1900-2020: Silent Voices' I am so excited for this, military related suicide is my passion and I have been working towards this for several years. The book... Continue Reading →
Using digital 'Murder Boards', Humour, Music, and Physical Objects- I continue to search for new ways to engage my students and improve my teaching.
Curating History: Dr Simon H. Walker 