New College Lanarkshire wins Research Project of the year at CDN awards.

At the 25th College Development Network awards in Glasgow last night New College Lanarkshire showed it's commitment to innovation by taking home the coveted Research Project of the Year award.

Hazel Scott and Kate Wilson collected the prize on behalf of our ground-breaking Dental Healthcare Training Programme (DHTP).

Launched in 2019 and completed this year, the DHTP initiative has set a new standard in international dental education by partnering with institutions in China, Mongolia, and the Philippines to address skill gaps in dental healthcare.

Funded by the UK-China-BRI Countries Partnership Initiative Fund, the project involved in-depth research and analysis of global dental nursing standards, leading to the creation of a standardized Certificate and Diploma in Dental Nursing, complemented by comprehensive support materials. One of its key accomplishments is the Dental Teaching Manual, now widely adopted by all partner institutions.

DHTP’s research-driven curriculum has enriched learning for students and staff, bolstering both educational standards and international cooperation. In March 2024, a memorandum was signed, committing all partners to future collaborations in dental education.

The judges praised the project's achievement, with the award announcement celebrating their  'incredible work' in transforming dental healthcare education on a global scale.

Our Women's Aid Project was also highly commended in the Community Education Category at the awards and student Kenneth Tong just missed out in the Student of the year category.