Global Innovation and Leadership Academy
Established in 2023, our Global Innovation and Leadership Academy (GILA) leads global excellence and innovation in nursing and midwifery education, research and practie – shaping a healthier future for all.
The Academy focuses on innovation and leadership to support the future knowledge, skills, capabilities and competencies of global nursing and midwifery leaders. This will strengthen the professional nursing and midwifery voice in policy development, implementation and evaluation, as well as across political roles worldwide.
Our strategic focus is focused on four pillars:
- Innovating for a healthier future.
- Health and societal impact.
- Research and innovation.
- Making a positive and lasting impact on the health and well-being of individuals and communities in Ireland and around the world.
World Health Organization Collaborating Centre
The Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at RCSI has been designated as a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre.
Under the management of GILA, the Collaborating Centre offers technical advice to WHO on developing systems for continuous professional development and leadership education for the nursing and midwifery workforce.
It also provides an infrastructure to integrate health, nursing and midwifery policy with research, supporting workforce planning, continuous professional development – while also strengthening professional regulation and facilitating professional leadership development in Europe.
Our people
Dean
- Mary Godfrey
Co-Directors
- Professor Michael Shannon
- Professor Thomas Kearns
Visiting Research Fellows
- Dr Nina Kilkku
- Dr Clare Lewis
Research Fellow (GILA/School of Population Health)
Administrator
- Ms Saoirse O'Keeffe