
Anusha, a Design and Engineering master’s student from Imperial College, recently ran an employer-led project focused on fostering attachment between parents and their babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with our A level psychology learners. Babies admitted to the NICU, whether due to premature birth, health complications, or challenging deliveries, require intensive round-the-clock care, and Anusha’s project aimed to explore innovative solutions to support their critical early bonding.
Employing interdisciplinary skills and methods, Anusha uses a data-driven approach to tackle pressing health challenges. Her projects range from developing communication aids for children with severe autism to strategising for improved lung health in response to deteriorating air quality by 2042. Her virtual visit provided our learners with invaluable insights into how psychological principles can be applied to real-world health solutions.
During her session, Anusha set interdisciplinary design brief: to create a personalised digital health intervention that could enhance the attachment process between parents and their NICU babies.
Working in teams, the learners developed a four-page report to articulate their designs. The first page visualised their concept, while the subsequent sections delved into how their designs facilitate attachment, their research and design approaches, and the rationale behind their final proposals. The variety of ideas generated were informed by key psychological concepts from their curriculum, showcasing the learners’ ability to apply academic theories to practical scenarios.
Anusha provided targeted feedback on each report, enriching the learners’ understanding and preparing them not only for their upcoming exams but also for future roles as innovators in psychology or other industries they may pursue.
Thanks to Anusha for her invaluable input and engagement with our learners. Her expertise and feedback have not only enhanced our curriculum but have also inspired our learners to apply their knowledge in meaningful ways. We eagerly anticipate her future visits and the continued collaboration on projects that marry academic learning with real-world applications, reinforcing the relevance of our learners in shaping the future of healthcare and technology.