
In this exclusive episode, in collaboration with the Journal of Educational Innovation, Partnership & Change, Professor Nephtali Marina Gonzalez, along with Iker Hernaez and Angelica Blotto, delve into their co-creation project offering valuable insights into the challenges faced and lessons learned from the perspectives of both staff and students. Tune in to discover what makes student-staff partnerships successful and how you can co-create similar partnerships within your practice.
Professor Nephtali Marina Gonzalez is the Vice Dean of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, UCL. He is also the co-editor of the Journal of Educational Innovation, Partnership and Change. Nephtali is extremely passionate about Research-Based Education. He implements and disseminates innovative and cutting-edge educational strategies that enable students to create new knowledge by constructing their own research and makes them more competitive for the challenging job market. Angelica Blotto is a 3rd year BSc Applied Medical Sciences student at UCL. She is one of the student-partners for the Integrated Medical Sciences Change Maker’s project. Angelica is also a member of the Drama and MedTech societies at UCL. Outside of university, Angelica also trains in ballet. Iker Hernaez, is a third-year student at University College London pursuing a BSc in Applied Medical Sciences. Besides academics, Iker is deeply involved in leadership roles, serving as a Student Partner for UCL Change Makers, former captain of UCL's 1st Tennis Team, and the Cultural Events Officer for the Spanish and Latin Society.