Sharon Marie Weldon 

 

Welcome

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I’m Professor Sharon Weldon, a nurse, researcher, educator, leader and innovator passionate about shaping the future of healthcare through simulation, collaboration, and human connection.

 

With roots in paediatric trauma surgery, global public health, and infectious disease care - from London to rural Uganda - my work is grounded in real-world complexity and a belief in people-first systems change.

 

As President of the Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH), and through my roles at the University of Greenwich, Imperial College London, and Barts Health NHS Trust, I lead initiatives that push the boundaries of traditional simulation. I’ve co-developed nationally recognised centres, designed award-winning training programmes, developed innovative simulators, and lead global research and teaching initiatives across five continents.

 

At the heart of everything I do is a commitment to making simulation more human, more visionary, and more inclusive. From sequential, transformative and distributed simulation to cross-sector collaborations with artists, educators, and technologists, I believe the most powerful innovations emerge when we blend rigorous science and innovation with empathy and connection.

 

I supervise and mentor doctoral students, advise national and international bodies, and advocate for simulation as a bold, transformative force in healthcare. Whether through keynote talks, policy influence, or grassroots co-design, I’m aim to help lift simulation into its next era.

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