Midwives making a difference: a conference organised by and for student midwives

The midwifery council at Bournemouth University, each year, is set the objective to organise and deliver a conference for student midwives. It is a very lengthy task that requires a lot of dedication from the students who make up the council; they work tirelessly to arrange speakers for the day. Previous speakers at the conferences have included Michel Odent, Milli Hill and representatives from charities. Although time consuming, the day is highly valued by the students and it equips each council member with organisational, public-speaking and time-management skills that are essential for midwifery practice today.