The Optometry Schools Council
- Is the principal source for informed opinion and advice on all matters concerning optometry education from the perspective of UK schools of optometry.
- Responds to consultations on matters that impact on optometry education, training and research.
- Provides a forum for optometric researchers and educators to discuss and exchange ideas
- Works to improve and maintain quality in optometry research, education, student experience and to prepare students for clinical practice.
-Works closely with the General Optical Council (GOC), College of Optometrists, the student body and other representative and professional groups in optometry on matters of shared interest.
- Is the principal source for informed opinion and advice on all matters concerning optometry education from the perspective of UK schools of optometry.
- Responds to consultations on matters that impact on optometry education, training and research.
- Provides a forum for optometric researchers and educators to discuss and exchange ideas
- Works to improve and maintain quality in optometry research, education, student experience and to prepare students for clinical practice.
-Works closely with the General Optical Council (GOC), College of Optometrists, the student body and other representative and professional groups in optometry on matters of shared interest.
Members
Prof Joy Myint (Chair) Cardiff University
Prof Keziah Latham Anglia Ruskin University
Dr Amy Sheppard Aston University
Dr Niall Mcloughlin (Deputy Chair) University of Bradford
Gurvinder Chattha University of Hertfordshire
Dr Michelle Hennelly City University
Dr Lyle Gray Glasgow Caledonian University
Emily Hedley Teesside University
Dr Godwin Ovenseri-Ogbomo University of the Highlands and Islands
Rupal Lovell-Patel University of Central Lancashire
Will Holmes University of Manchester
Claire Gorman University of Plymouth
Prof Kathryn Saunders Ulster University
Krishna Ravikumar UWE Bristol
Kate Doorduyn University of Huddersfield
Associate Members
Declan Hovenden Dublin Institute of Technology