Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care

Our cultural connections

King's Cultural Community

Support. Strengthen. Showcase. As part of King’s cultural community, we help our students, staff and alumni get involved with arts and culture. Our projects and partnerships drive change, shape education and serve society.

Art in the Faculty

Constellation

Created by Kate Keara Pelen, Constellation // A Watch of Nightingales is an impressive art installation inspired by the stars. Gaze at the display of over 100 badges from the Nightingale Training School and listen to inspiring nurses share the highs and lows of their career.

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The Birth Rites collection

Art has the power to educate. Guy’s Campus is home to the world’s only collection that explores the complex nature of childbirth and motherhood. We run tours so anyone can see the artists’ powerful photography, painting, sculptures, and more.

Artists in Residence

Over the years different artists have joined us – John Browne (2009), Angela Maddock (2016-17), Lauren McLaughlin (current). From patching up textiles to lighting up words in neon lights, their creativity helps us understand our experiences and change thinking towards healthcare.

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Skyscape Wellbeing

When life gets hectic, we often forget to slow down. Lecturer Annie Holme encouraged people to stop, look to the sky and capture the view. Not only did the project promote mental wellbeing, many of the images were showcased in a gallery for everyone to enjoy.

Creative Breaks

What impact can a lunch break have on our wellbeing? We challenged work place culture by asking students and staff to switch off, log off and do something different for just one hour. Our sessions ranged from relaxing yoga to hands-on spoon carving.