We are a UK-wide network of university students working together to deliver life-saving CPR education in schools and local communities. Our aim is to equip young people and the public with the skills and confidence to act in a cardiac arrest.
Here youβll find resources tailored to different age groups, guidance for hosting events, key dates in the Restart a Heart calendar, and ways to get involved. Whether youβre a student, university faculty, school or community group looking to link up with student-led events near you, this is your hub for everything Restart a Heart.
Alastair MacKinnon is the National Student Lead for Restart a Heart and a second-year graduate medical student at the University of Southampton. With a background in mechanical engineering and four years of frontline experience in the NHS ambulance service, he brings a unique combination of technical insight and pre-hospital clinical experience to the initiative. Alastair is passionate about empowering students to deliver high-quality CPR education and strengthen links between universities and their local communities.