A vision for the future
The ILAs are helping to create the next generation of innovative global leaders in health and social care. Each academy is focusing on pioneering areas including Value-Based Health and Care, innovation, and preventative health.
Alongside each academy’s research and consultancy offer, there are several academic courses from master’s to doctorate level, all of which start this September.
The courses are developed and delivered by expert leaders who are working and researching at the forefront of their fields. You will learn alongside course mates from diverse backgrounds to co-develop valuable skills that support transformative health and social care.
Each ILA is offering:
- World-class educational programmes
- Cutting-edge research
- Tailored consultancy services
The ILA programme further highlights Wales’ pioneering approach (as outlined in ‘A Healthier Wales’) for cultivating the leadership needed to transform services. This will help the global health and social care sectors to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Life Sciences Hub Wales exists to accelerate health and social care innovation and is delighted to endorse and promote the ILAs.
The Academies
Each higher education institution has worked closely with health boards, social care, academic institutions, and Welsh Government to design a variety of both bespoke and academic courses:
- 'The Value-Based Health and Care Academy’ at Swansea University offers educational courses, research opportunities and consultancy services for Value-Based Health and Care, it is the academic partner to the Value-in-Health programme in Wales, and part of the World Economic Forum’s Global Innovator Hub for Value in Healthcare.
- Bangor University’s Academy for Health Equity, Prevention and Wellbeing (AHEPW) champions transformative education and innovation at the forefront of health and social care. The Academy, formerly known as ALPHAcademy, represents a profound commitment to advancing health equity, promoting wellbeing, and championing preventative measures for a healthier world. AHEPW is dedicated to reshaping the way health and social care is delivered, not only in Wales but across the globe. Rooted at the crossroads of education, research, and practice, the Academy offers an array of comprehensive postgraduate programmes in ‘Prevention, Population Health, and Leadership’, as well as courses, workshops, and individual learning modules in topics such as healthy behaviour change, systems leadership, health equity, learning cultures in organisations and many more. The Academy’s distinctive blend of online and in-person learning caters to the diverse needs of working professionals while delivering a rich education experience.
- The 'All-Wales Intensive Learning Academy for Innovation in Health and Social Care' at Swansea University, which is developed in collaboration with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff University, and the Bevan Commission, focuses on innovation and transformation within health, social care and the third sector.
- The 'Leading Digital Transformation Academy' at the University of South Wales aims to bring together a community of digitally focused leaders and aspiring leaders from across health, social care and third sector.
Qualifications offered include:
- Master’s
- Executive education level CPD
- Postgraduate certificates
- Diplomas
- Doctorate-level opportunities
- Short expert courses
Who can apply for an ILA course?
All courses welcome applications across global health, social care, and life sciences systems. Whether you are based in the UK, Europe, or beyond, you will find each course’s case-based learning invaluable to take back to your individual organisations.
ILA Scholarships
There are scholarships available to those working within the health, social care, and third sector within Wales. To find out more, please enquire directly to the relevant ILA.
Note: Courses can be completed on a part or full-time basis and remote learning provisions are available.
How can I apply?
Applications are now open for ILA courses. Visit the individual academy pages to find out more.