St Gemma’s is the world’s first University Teaching Hospice, regarded globally as an outstanding model for improving end-of-life care through integrated research, teaching and evidence-based clinical practice.
Its Academic Unit of Palliative Care undertakes research and teaching in collaboration with the University of Leeds, to improve care for those nearing the end of life and to grow expertise across the sector.
The Academic Unit trains health professionals from across the city, runs in-person and online palliative care training courses for professionals, and carries out research, improving care and boosting skills in the city.
The integration of academic and clinical practice is strengthened by the Academic Unit’s location on two sites: the University of Leeds and St Gemma’s Hospice.
As an internationally recognised centre of excellence, the Academic Unit is a host site for the European Certificate in Essential Palliative Care, delivering the regional Advanced Communication Skills training programme, masterclasses
