Elizabeth Henderson is a Lecturer in Nursing at Queen’s University Belfast. A registered nurse with extensive clinical experience, Elizabeth is passionate about advancing nursing education, professional development and student success. She is Pathway Lead for Older People’s Nursing and holds several undergraduate and postgraduate educational leadership roles. Her research interests include innovative approaches to teaching and learning, digital healthcare education, artificial intelligence, frailty and person-centred care. Elizabeth is actively involved in widening participation, student mentoring and leadership development. She has been a coach on Queen’s University Belfast’s Ambition to Success Programme since its inception, contributing to the programme’s recognition at the 2025 Student Nursing Times Awards, where it received the Student Experience Award. She also co-leads the award-winning Future Nurses Programme, inspiring primary school pupils to explore careers in nursing. Elizabeth is delighted to serve as a judge, recognising and celebrating excellence in nursing education.