BackCare Awareness for Primary School

The European School of Osteopathy sent a team of 3rd and 4th year students to the Archbishop Courtenay Primary School in Maidstone to help educate pupils on how to look after their backs. The venture was in aid of BackCare Awareness Week (16th - 20th October) in which the theme was "Protecting Young Backs". ESO students explained to the pupils how to keep their backs in good shape through various fun activities, including posture exercises, carrying school bags correctly and a quiz. The event was a huge success and the European School of Osteopathy would like to thank everyone who was involved.

University Of Greenwich Teams up with the European School of Osteopathy

The University of Greenwich and the European School of Osteopathy are teaming up to provide degrees in osteopathy. From this month the European School of Osteopathy will be offering a BSc and MSc in Osteopathy, from its campus in Boxley, near Maidstone, validated by the University of Greenwich. Both degrees have already operated successfully for some years under another validator.

The BSc in Osteopathy is a four-year full-time course, providing theoretical and practical training in osteopathy, and is recognised by the General Osteopathic Council. The MSc in Osteopathy is designed for both recently qualified osteopaths and established practitioners. Sixty five students will begin their first year of undergraduate studies this autumn, at the school situated in a 17th Century manor house in 17 acres of parkland.

A formal signing ceremony was held on September 20th to celebrate the relationship between the two institutions.

University of Greenwich Vice-Chancellor, Baroness Blackstone says: “I am delighted that the University of Greenwich is rekindling long-standing links with the European School of Osteopathy. This partnership builds on the university’s established strengths in

Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Nursing.

“The European School of Osteopathy is an internationally respected institution, known for its high standard of teaching and broad approach to osteopathy. With over 20 nationalities represented in its current student body, this partnership underlines the University of Greenwich’s commitment to international education.”

John Barkworth, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the European School of Osteopathy says: “The link with Greenwich will be beneficial to the school in a number of ways, particularly in the areas of access to human and physical resources for both students and staff and the potential for research collaboration. The link is additionally beneficial in terms of providing access to public-funding for our BSc students.

“Links between the two institutions date back to 1994 when the university validated a part-time MSc Osteopathy, phased out in 2004. We are very pleased that our ties have been renewed and strengthened.”

This is one of a number of new collaborations announced by the University of Greenwich this week. Around 300 students are expected to enrol for University of Greenwich qualifications at Canterbury College. The university has also validated programmes in Stage Management and Acting at the Academy of Live & Recorded Arts in south-west London and in Counselling at Guildford College in Surrey. 

The University of Greenwich has an extensive network of partner colleges in South East London and Kent, including partnerships with North West Kent College, West Kent College and Hadlow College.

ESO Graduation Ceremony 2006

The EuropeanSchool of Osteopathy held their 2006 graduation ceremony recently at the imposing venue of All Saints Church in Maidstone, Kent. The ceremony marked another successful year for the ESO with nine graduands receiving an MSc Osteopathy degree, one a Postgraduate Diploma in Osteopathy and thirty-eight a BSc(Hons) Osteopathy degree. Twenty-two students from France received a Certificate in Osteopathy, ten students from Russia received a Diploma in Osteopathy and eleven Norwegian students  received a Final Osteopathic Clinical Competence Certificate.

Esther Barton was awarded a prize for the best student, James Stevenson for best clinical student and Maria Sonberg was awarded a prize for the best research project. The prizes were very kindly donated by Welch Allyn, Medscope Limited, Russell Medical and Elsevier.

During his address, Renzo Molinari displayed one of Andrew Taylor Still’s favourite walking sticks that was presented to the ESO by Dr Steve Paulus on behalf of the Becker family at the School’s recent 5th International Conference. The walking stick is extremely significant and, according to Dr Paulus, it represents the symbol of osteopathy passing from the United States of America to Europe. A committee selected Renzo Molinari to receive this symbol in the name of the ESO.

During the various presentations it was announced that this graduation was the last one to be attended by Renzo Molinari DO as Principal of the ESO. The hard work and dedication Renzo had given the School over many years was awarded by a presentation of an Honorary Professorship by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and a Medal of Honour by Margery Bloomfield, co-founder of the ESO and ex-Principal.

The celebrations continued in the evening with graduates and their guests enjoying a Graduation Ball held in the grounds of Boxley House.

ESO Recieve Personnel Practice Award

The European School of Osteopathy have been selected to receive the 'Certificate of Achievement for commitment to a High Standard of Personnel Practice' by Peninsula Business Services Limited.

According to Peninsula; 'The certificate recognises the outstanding efforts to achieving a successful and proactive Personnel Management culture in your workplace'. Congratulations should also be given to Jacquie Harris, HR Advisor at the ESO for her work and dedication to the HR practices within the organisation.