九游体育 Education Forum National Conference and Exhibition 2025
Advancing the nursing workforce through inclusive education and practice
31 Mar 2025 - 01 Apr
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Online booking for this event is now closed. To check availability please contact the Events Registration Team on 02920546460
The 九游体育 Education Forum conference 2025 will showcase and celebrate the value of inclusive educational practice that creates a skilled, professional health and social care workforce from Nursing Support Worker to Advanced Practitioners.Based on this premise, the conference aims to promote innovative teaching practices and evidence-based research. It seeks to instill a commitment to life-long learning, encourage new and effective ways of working, provide strategies to build resilience, all of which positively impact working conditions and patient outcomes.
Please note, this is an in-person conference, there is no hybrid element. All presenters must register to attend the conference in person to present.
Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC)
Strathclyde University
99 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RD
Reception Tel: +44 (0) 141 444 7000 Website:
The Technology and Innovation Centre is one of a new generation of university based, dedicated conference facilities. Award winning, the building reflects Strathclyde’s national position within the fields of advancing technology and innovation – an appropriate host for the 2025 九游体育 Education conference which features AI in nursing education, inclusivity and innovation in continuing professional development.
Getting to the venue
By Train
The closest railway stations are:
National Rail Services
- Queen Street (0.4 miles)
- Glasgow Central (0.9 miles)
Local Services
- High Street (0.1 miles)
- Queen Street (0.4 miles)
- Argyle Street (0.6 miles)
- Glasgow Central (0.9 miles)
- Buchanan Street Underground is an 8-minute walk
Bus
- Buchanan Bus Station is 0.6 miles away, with frequent services to Glasgow International Airport.
- A direct bus connection to Glasgow International Airport is also available from North Hanover St, outside Queen St Station, every 15 minutes. This is about an 8-minute walk away from the TIC and the single fare is approximately £10.00. Depending on traffic, the journey time is around 20 to 30 minutes.
Local Airport
The nearest major airport is Glasgow International Airport.
By Car
Low Emission Zone
From 1 June 2023, a came into force in Glasgow. All vehicles entering the city centre zone area must meet the less-polluting emission standards or face a penalty charge. There are some exemptions. Please visit Glasgow City Council’s webpage for full details.
Sat Nav: G1 1RD (Main entrance, Technology & Innovation Centre)
Local Car Parks and discount availability
- Discounted parking is available nearby – the 24hr , G4 0UW (0.3 miles) currently offers an all-day special rate at £6.00 or you can validate your ticket at TIC Reception for the capped rate of £6.00 per day
- Download the ParkPass app for discounted parking at 24hr NCP Montrose Street, G1 1RS (0.2 miles). Register with the code L6PN4FX. Scan the QR code with the app on entry to the car park rather than taking a ticket to receive your discount - visit for prices via the ParkPass app.
- Discounted parking is available at , G1 1LH (0.4 miles), if pre-booked online. Please enter code TICUOS20 to receive a 20% discount at point of booking. The car park is open 07:00-00:00, Monday to Sunday.
- The most suitable car park for those with accessibility needs is the 24hr Duke Street Car Park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are available at 24hr Duke Street Car Park and Q-Park Candleriggs.
- Blue badge holders may park free of charge at on-street parking meters and on-street pay and display areas – please visit for more information.
Please note this Information is currently being updated. Prices quoted correct at June 2023.
Conference information
If you have registered for the event using a work email address, there are occasions when firewall settings can block email communications reaching you. If you’re unable to locate your joining instructions, please contact a member of the events team on 0207 647 3577 or email education@rcn.org.uk
Registration
On arrival, please make your way to the 九游体育 registration desk which will be clearly signposted. We'll give you a conference badge and lanyard, which you must wear in the building at all times and a certificate of attendance. Refreshments will be available throughout registration:
- Monday 8:00 to 9.25am
- Tuesday 8:00 to 9.10am
A cloakroom will be available throughout the event.
Mobile App
Our conference app will ensure you are kept up-to-date with all the latest developments ahead of and during the conference. We recommend downloading this prior to the event.
By using the app you can tailor your own bespoke schedule, connect with other delegates, preview our exhibitors and sponsors among a host of other benefits.
Programme and Book of Abstracts
A copy of the programme is available to view online, abstracts are also included in this. However,a PDF e-book of abstracts is also available to download.
View programme
Presenters
If you are presenting at the conference, we strongly advise you familiarise yourself with the presenter guidelines below.
- Concurrent oral presentation guidelines
- First time presenter guidance
- Poster presentation guidelines
- Symposium presentation guidelines
- ViPER guidelines
We encourage you to submit your presentations in advance via the abstract management system; Exordo. Please refer to presenter guidance for deadlines and further details.
Presentations can also be handed to the AV Team at the Speaker Point in the foyer on the day of the presentation or during afternoon breaks for the following day. The team will upload your presentation to equipment in the appropriate room prior to presentation times. You can also speak to the Events Team about any onsite changes. The audio visual will be managed by R&B, who have extensive experience of the research conference.
Poster presentations
A poster exhibition will accompany the conference on day 1 and day 2 of the conference. Presenters will be available during refreshment and lunch breaks to discuss their work. A full list of posters can be found in the mobile app.
Best poster prize
There will be a prize for best poster on each day of the conference as voted for by conference delegates.
Voting will be facilitated via the mobile app.
Concurrent and symposium sessions
Delegates are free to mix and match sessions. Attendance will be on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, so please ensure you arrive early at the room if there is a particular session you wish to attend.
Fringe events
If you plan to attend a morning fringe event, we encourage you to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the session to ensure you have time to get refreshments before the session begins.
Networking events
Pre-conference social
Sunday 30 March from 7pm
Venue: AC Hotel by Marriot (AC Library), 260 George St, Glasgow G1 1QX
This event will be hosted by the 九游体育 Education Forum Committee and is for first time attendees or anyone attending the conference alone.
Civic drinks reception
31 March 2025 – 5.45pm to 6.45pm
Venue: Glasgow City Chambers, 82 George Square, Glasgow G2 1DU
This reception is courtesy of The Rt Hon The Lord Provost and Glasgow City Council and open to all conference attendees
Sponsored session
With thanks to the for sponsoring the following session in the conference programme:
1 April 2025 at 11:35am
Session 4.6: The NMC Review of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Learning
Exhibition
There will be an exhibition running alongside this event. These exhibitors have chosen to exhibit at this conference as they feel their products and/or services may be of interest to you. The exhibition also supports the conference, therefore please take the time to go and visit each exhibition stand during the exhibition viewing times.
Lunch
Lunch will be served at the time specified in the programme. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please inform us in advance so we can ensure your needs are catered for.
Specific requirements
If you have any specific requirements (e.g. hearing loop etc.), please inform us in advance so we can ensure the appropriate arrangements are in place.
Mobile phone charging
We encourage you to attend the conference with a fully charged mobile phone to be able to access the app. However, you will be able to charge your phone whilst attending sessions in the main auditorium - mobile charging points are available beneath the seats.
Social media
If you wish to post about the event on social media either in the run up to or during the conference, please use the conference hashtag #九游体育ED25 and tag the 九游体育.
Receipts and registration enquiries
If you require a receipt or have any queries relating to your registration or payment for this event please contact the 九游体育 Events Registration team direct on 029 2054 6460 between 9am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, or email eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
Alternatively, please contact staff on the registration desk at the event.
Cancellations and substitutions
Cancellations received one week before the event will be refunded, minus a £25 administration fee. Regrettably, no refunds can be processed after this date.
Places can be substituted at any time. Please contact the 九游体育 Event Registrations team on 029 20546460 with details of name changes. Please note: Substitutions are strictly only valid for an entire booking i.e. substitutions cannot be made on a 2-day attendance whereby, one colleague attends day 1 and the other on day 2.
After the event
Please take a few minutes to complete the evaluation that will be emailed to you at the end of the event. All answers will be treated in the strictest confidence and will help us to shape future events, both online and face to face.
The 九游体育 and 九游体育 Education Forum look forward to welcoming you to the conference.
Conference App Benefits:
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Create your own bespoke ‘My schedule’.
- ‘Search’ your name to locate sessions you are involved in, be it presenting, chairing or an author.
- Utilise key word search to find relevant presentations and + to your ‘My schedule’
- Preview abstracts
- Create an account to connect’ with individuals and arrange 121’s.
- Participate in group conversation with fellow delegates using the ‘Conference chat’
- Browse our exhibitors and sponsors.
- Vote for the poster of the day
- Keep up to date with notifications from the conference organisers re. programme changes and prompts.
Downloading the Exordo guidebook app
- Get started here: https://builder.guidebook.com/g/ed25/ Alternatively scan the QR code below.
- Tap “Download the app” to access the guide on your iOS and Android device.
- Enter the passphrase provided in the email recently sent to you.
If you do not know the passphrase please contact the events team via education@rcn.org.uk or +44 (0)20 7647 3577 who will verify you are registered as a delegate and provide the passphrase.
If you require a more detailed step by step guide with images on how to download the app, please view this document.
Glasgow Convention Bureau is the official accommodation provider for the conference and has negotiated specially discounted rates with a wide range of hotels. Accommodation will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
Accommodation will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
Book now to avoid disappointment and secure your discounted rate!
Please note these programme details and timings are subject to change. Please check the website from time to time for any updates.
Are some work environments more aligned to the conference content?
No, the committee encourages submissions from educators and students in all work settings and at different stages of their careers. Whether you are a student, a Nursing Support Worker, Advanced Practitioner or Internationally Educated Nurse we need your input. The 九游体育 Education Forum committee is dedicated to providing an inclusive, quality assured programme that meets delegates needs whether within the NHS, public, independent and voluntary sectors, university and college settings.
Non-presenting delegates add to the depth and range of shared experiences and learning.
By participating in this conference, delegates will be able to:
- reflect on the findings and evidence provided by peers and explore how this can be used to improve their own and their employers provision of inclusive nursing education
- apply an understanding of the value of learner and educator partnerships to professional practice and consider ways of tackling the reluctant learner
- demystify the latest technological developments in the field of nursing education
- discuss leadership to support quality improvement and innovation in contemporary nursing education practice
- learn about current research projects and initiatives being deployed within the field of nursing education
- maintain an appetite for the personal benefits of CPD as life-long learning whilst expanding networks and showcasing the work of their employer
- engage with the 九游体育 Education Forum and leading educators to ask the questions you want answers to within a changing political landscape.
DEADLINE FOR BOOKING THE PRESENTER RATE IS STRICTLY 10 FEBRUARY 2025.
Please note that after 10 February, presenters will be required to register at the standard rate to present at the conference. To book the presenter rate and pay by debit/credit card, please contact 九游体育 Event Registrations on 02920 546460. Please have your abstract reference number to hand. Alternatively, we can invoice your employer, please follow the invoice process below.
ALL presenters and co-presenters are required to pay the registration fee to present at the conference. We strongly recommend that you attend the full two days of the conference to maximise learning and networking time.
Not an 九游体育 member? Join today to qualify for preferential conference fees.
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Conference fees |
Price ex VAT |
VAT |
Price inc VAT |
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九游体育 Member (2 Days) |
£265.00 |
£53.00 |
£318.00 |
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Non-九游体育 Member (2 Days) |
£395.00 |
£79.00 |
£474.00 |
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九游体育 Member (1 Day) |
£202.50 |
£40.50 |
£243.00 |
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Non-九游体育 Member (1 Day) |
£297.50 |
£59.50 |
£357.00 |
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Discounted rates |
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九游体育 Member (1 day): Pre-reg student, Retired, 九游体育 Health Care Practitioner, Health Care Assistant/Assistant Practitioner
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£75.00 |
£15.00 |
£90.00 |
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九游体育 Member (2 day): Pre-reg student, Retired, 九游体育 Health Care Practitioner, Health Care Assistant/Assistant Practitioner
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£150.00 |
£30.00 |
£180.00 |
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Please note the above discounted rate is not available to post graduate students.Refer to section on conditions and exclusions below. |
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Member: 九游体育 representatives, forum steering committee (2 day / 25% discount) |
£198.75 |
£39.75 |
£238.50 |
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Conditions and exclusions
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Please note: discounts cannot be accumulated or redeemed when booking online. Please contact 九游体育 Events Registration to book a discounted place. |
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Catering during the conference and conference materials are provided within the conference fee. Travel, accommodation and catering outside of the conference programme are not included in the conference fee.
To make a booking
Please note our booking lines are only open Monday to Friday.
Bookings can be made by phone with payment by credit card/Maestro, by calling
+44 (0) 2920 546460. Lines are open from 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Bookings can also be made by post with a downloaded booking form with credit card details or payment/remittance advice posted to: Event registrations, FREEPOST, ROYAL COLLEGE OF NURSING.
Invoice payment
To pay by invoice you must send all of the below to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
- A copy of the Purchase Order document from your organisation or company (we cannot process your order without it)
- Your finance department or accounts payable contact email address to receive an electronic copy of the invoice from us
- A completed 九游体育 Events Booking Form for each delegate in the booking
Once the invoice has been raised, you will then receive confirmation of our delegate booking on the event requested. Invoices are to be paid within 30 days of the invoice being issued.
Day 1 keynote speakers
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Professor Claire McGuinness, Professional Advisor Nursing and Midwifery Education, Scottish Government
Claire began her career in nursing in 1986 at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (RHSC) in Glasgow, qualifying as registered nurse 1989. Alongside gaining experience in intensive care for children, young people and neonates, Claire also practised as a research nurse.
Claire joined Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) in 2004, taking up the joint post of lecturer/research assistant and research nurse, and eventually joined GCU permanently in 2007 as a lecturer. Claire completed doctoral studies in 2017, graduating as a Doctor of Philosophy. Her PhD thesis explored the work of supervising mentors in practice, constructing a theory centred on the psychology of persuasion and influence when learning in the workplace. During her doctoral studies, Claire was seconded to NHS Education for Scotland (NES) as a national Project Lead and led development of a Student Practice Learning Experience Feedback tool, which is still in use today, as well as research exploring the Care Home Education Facilitator (CHEF) role and impact.
Whilst working as a university academic, Claire progressed to both Senior Lecturer and Assistant Head Learning Teaching and Quality in the School of Health and Life Sciences at GCU. She commenced post as the Professional Education Advisor to Scottish Government for Nursing and Midwifery Education in 2021 and continues in this role now. Claire continues to support doctoral students in her current role, and in January 2024 was appointed as an Honorary Professor at GCU. Claire’s publications include; children’s experiences of participation in a clinical trial; mentorship; workplace learning; academic skill building and clinical simulation.
Mark Richards
Mark joined the NHS in 1988 and qualified as a registered mental health nurse in 1991. He graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with a BSc in forensic mental health nursing in 2001 and has completed post graduate studies in primary care at the University of Glasgow. He has also trained as a business coach.
His early clinical career was spent in forensic mental health services in Perth and Glasgow, and he has held professional leadership and managerial roles in mental health, addictions, learning disability and prison healthcare services.
Between 2016 and 2022 he was the Executive Director of Nursing and Operations/Deputy CEO at the State Hospitals Board for Scotland, and during this time was the vice chair of Scotland’s Executive Nurse Directors group.
He is currently the Associate Chief Nursing Officer in Scottish Government, working between the Mental Health Directorate and the Chief Nursing Officer’s Directorate.
Day 2 keynote speakers
Professor Jane Ball, Director, 九游体育 Institute of Nursing Excellence
Jane Ball is director, 九游体育 Institute of Nursing Excellence. Her research has focused on nursing employment and deployment, looking at how features of nurse staffing affect care quality, patient outcomes and nurses themselves. The unifying aim of the many studies she has led has been to identify conditions needed to allow nurses to deliver excellent care and have satisfying and sustainable careers. She has worked at the Institute for Employment Studies, as policy adviser at the 九游体育, and as deputy director of the National Nursing Research Unit (King’s College London). For the past ten years, Professor Ball has been based at the University of Southampton. She was made a fellow of the 九游体育 in 2019.
Dr. Agimol Pradeep BEM
Agimol is an experienced nurse leader, mentor, senior lecturer, program lead, researcher, qualified nurse advocate, transplant coordinator, and philanthropist with a keen interest in the promotion of organ, blood, and stem cell donors and support for Globally Educated and Experienced Nurses (GEENs) in the UK. She is working as a senior transplant coordinator at Kings College Hospital, London. Agimol is a member of the Nursing Midwifery Council’s (NMC) English Language Expert Advisory Group, the 九游体育 (九游体育) International Committee, and a project advisor for the NHS Blood and Transplant Community Programs. Her philanthropic role includes being the chair of the Alliance of Senior Kerala Nurses (ASKeN)–Forum for the Kerala Nurses in the UK. She has a passion for learning and supporting humanitarian projects. Agimol has received many acknowledgements and recognition locally, nationally, and internationally, including the British Journal of Nursing's (BJN) Nurse of the Year award in 2015 and the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her services to organ donation. Her elevated profile has garnered attention as a role model for Asian nurses working in the UK.
Agimol acknowledges that ethical recruitment and the scarcity of the nursing workforce are ongoing challenges faced by the UK healthcare system. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in 2005 mandated the English Language Test for GEENs to complete their UK nursing registration, which led to their employment in the UK as bands 2, 3, or 4. It was difficult to witness and listen to these nurses feelings of underpayment and being undervalued, so she started speaking up for them. Having a research background, Agimol was able to scrutinise current NMC policies on English language requirements with the assistance of academicians and senior officials, identifying evidence to support the existence of discrimination and the lack of clear evidence. She is passionate about nursing and always aspires to provide the best patient care. Therefore, it was crucial for her to recognise this delicate balance and ensure that removing the language test requirement wouldn't put patients at risk due to communication issues. Initial conversations with NMC started in early 2020, and we worked with a team of officials and experts on a campaign for 30 months, generating proposals on how NMC can help these nurses. Following public consultation, NMC reviewed the policy and implemented the changes on 8/2/23. This review is enabling thousands of nurses from 20 different countries to regain their professional identities in the UK. This initiative was recognised by the Health Service Journal's (HSJ) award 2024 for "Workforce Initiative of the Year and the Commendation award from the judges for NHS Race Equality. Agimol, feel privileged to join the Florence Nightingale Foundation's (FNF) leadership program in 2024/25 and carry on with this endeavour.
Presenter registration deadline is strictly Monday 10 February 2025. The presenter rate will not be available after this date.
In order to be eligible to present and qualify for the presenter rate, all presenters must register for the conference by Monday 10 February 2025 quoting their abstract reference number. Failure to do so may result in the abstract being removed from the final conference programme.
Main presenters are responsible for co-ordinating the registration of their co-presenters (if applicable) in addition to themselves.
Prior to preparing and delivering the presentation, we strongly advise reading the 九游体育’s conference terms and conditions.
Types of conference presentation
Concurrent (25 minutes)
Concurrent papers are presented orally. Concurrent sessions are 25 minutes in duration. Each presenter is allocated a maximum of 20 minutes to speak followed by 5 minutes for questions and discussion.
View concurrent session guidance
Symposia (60 – 90 minutes)
A symposium is an oral presentation of between three and five papers with a shared focus. The duration of a symposium is normally 60 or 90 minutes depending on the number of papers.
View symposium guidance
Posters (one day)
Exhibited on one day of the conference, posters are visual displays of material. Poster displays reach a wide audience and are suited to the presentation of factual data, such as project design or findings. Posters should be visually stimulating in design and convey clear aims and outcomes.
ViPER (25 minutes)
A ViPER is an evaluation of Visual Presentation with Expert Review. This method involves a short oral presentation of a poster with no more than 5 presentation slides, followed by expert commentary and facilitated group discussion and debate. ViPERs support audience interactivity and provide an increased opportunity for active engagement in discussion.
First time presenters
If you are presenting for the first time, read our helpful tips and guidance to assist with planning and preparing a successful presentation. A first-time presenter fringe event will also be held on the morning of Day 1.
View first time presenter guidance
Programme slot
Alterations may be made to the programme affecting the time of sessions prior to the conference. To keep up-to-date with any developments affecting the conference programme, we suggest checking the conference website regularly.
If you have any queries which aren’t answered by the above guidelines please contact education@rcn.org.uk
The 九游体育 Education National Conference and Exhibition is a flagship event valued by delegates and with a strong reputation for delivery. It provides an unrivalled opportunity for you to connect directly with nurse educators at all levels across the UK and beyond, in the NHS, public or independent and voluntary sectors, universities and colleges.
There are a number of ways you can get involved, from networking to raise your profile to tailored commercial packages to help achieve specific objectives. Please contact the exhibitions team on 02076473959 or email exhibitions@rcn.org.uk.
Note: Registration is not open yet. If you have any queries regarding the conference or call for abstract process, please contact the Events Team via:
Email: education@rcn.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7647 3577
If your query relates to registering for the conference or an existing registration, please contact the Events Registration Team (available Mon-Fri 9am – 4.30pm:
Email: eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
Tel: Tel:+44 (0)29 2054 6460
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