We’re back! After an unexpected break, Tony and Lawrence return to the SimCast studio for a catch-up episode full of updates, reflections, and future plans for simulation in higher education.Tony reveals the biggest news of all... while Lawrence shares his new role as Director of Simulation and Clinical Skills at the University of East Anglia. Together, they discuss why simulation schedules (and life) sometimes collide, and explore how AI is fast becoming the “extra faculty member” every sim team needs.This episode also dives into the growing concept of Simulated Practice Learning (SPL), simulation taxonomies, governance, and the exciting developments ahead of the Elevate Healthcare Simulation Conference.Stay tuned for upcoming guests, fresh ideas on low-cost high-impact simulation, and a renewed focus on innovation as we close out 2025.Join the conversation:Tell us what you’d like to hear in future episodes, or share your own high-impact, low-cost simulation ideas.Subscribe on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform to stay up to date!
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Derailing the Debrief
Debriefing gone wrong? In this episode, Tony Jermy and Lawrence Hill explore how simulation debriefs derail (from over-teaching and awkward silences to lost psychological safety) and how to fix them. Learn practical tips, debrief models and communication skills to make every simulation count.
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Lessons from developing a simulation faculty - With Kate Ewing
In this episode Lawrence Hill and Tony Jermy are joined by Kate Ewing, Lead for Clinical Simulation Learning at the University of Northampton. With 25 years of NHS experience as a nurse, midwife, and educator, Kate shares her passion for simulation as a “bit of magic” that transforms healthcare education. Together, we unpack why simulation matters, how to build psychological safety, and what it takes to embed high-quality practice across diverse programmes.
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Back to School
Welcome back to school everyone! As we begin a new school year in higher education, Tony and Lawrence discuss some changes to simulation at UEA Norwich and the impact that this might have on them moving forwards...
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Our 2nd Birthday
In this special 2nd birthday episode Lawrence gives Tony a very special birthday gift...#SimCast #simulation #Clinicalsimulation #highereducation #podcast
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