Roaring with Pride - The Joanna Briggs Institute celebrates 10 years.

On the 7th of December 2006 the Joanna Briggs Institute celebrated its tenth anniversary with a formal reception at the Adelaide Zoo. On this balmy summer evening, the Zoo's Heritage Rotunda provided a perfect backdrop for staff, friends and family to reflect upon and 'roar with pride' at the achievements of the last ten years. Click here for the full story...

Leading By Example.

American politician and activist, Ralph Nader once stated, “The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers”. In line with this statement Dr Leslye Long, Director of Nursing and Patient Care Services at Royal Adelaide Hospital in South Australia, has devoted considerable time and energy to breeding a new culture of nurse leaders. Click here for the full story...

Turning Research Into Action.

Taiwan has been described as “a modern industrialised megalopolis clinging to the fringes of an ancient culture”. Dutch, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese influences make Taiwan a fascinating melting pot of culture and ideas. The diversity and innovation of this beautiful island made it a perfect place to establish a Joanna Briggs Collaborating Centre. Click here for the full story...

Better knowledge for better practice in social care.

“Better knowledge for better practice” is the motto of the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) Click here for the full story...