University Bids Farewell To Much Loved Occupational Therapy Lecturer
12 December 2012
I have so many fantastic memories from my time at the University and it's very heart-warming to see talented and motivated students gain professional qualifications.
”Heather Smith, former Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy.
A senior lecturer in Occupational Therapy who played a fundamental role in developing the Creative Expressive Therapy programme at the University of Derby has recently retired.
Heather Smith, who completed her pre-registration training at the Derby School of Occupational Therapy, which later became part of the University, has since gone on to support hundreds of students on their journey to become therapists over an academic career spanning almost three decades.
Heather also had an influential role in supporting students as they completed real-world learning placements in a variety of healthcare environments.
Heather said: "I have so many fantastic memories from my time at the University and it's very heart-warming to see talented and motivated students gain professional qualifications."
Pauline Rowe, Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, added: "Heather's creativity and humour, coupled with unerring encouragement and support, will be greatly missed by both students and everyone who worked with her."
For more information about the Occupational Therapy courses available at the University of Derby visit www.derby.ac.uk/health/ot
