The conference committee and Advance HE warmly invites all healthcare educators from the UK and around the world to submit abstracts for sessions at the newly named Healthcare Educators NET Conference 2025. The title for this years’ conference is “Sustainability of Healthcare Education: Enabling the Future” and will take place on 2-3 December 2025 in Leeds.
The NET Conference has been running for over 30 years and has become the leading UK and International conference for networking in healthcare education. Over the years, it has fostered national and international collaborations in research and education development. The 2025 conference will offer a vital space for reflection, discussion, and innovation, focusing on how healthcare education can remain sustainable amidst ongoing challenges and transformation.
Networking is at the heart of the conference, fostering a supportive and collegial environment where participants can share research, innovations, and best practices. Delegates have described the conference as:
“An inclusive, collegial, and welcoming conference.”
“A vibrant event with a great atmosphere for networking.”
“A positive and rewarding experience for new presenters.”
Event Information
Date: 2-3 December 2025
Location: Hilton Leeds City Centre
Bookings are now closed for this year’s conference. To register your interest for next year’s event, please use the link below.
Who should attend?
We welcome healthcare education professionals from diverse disciplines, including but not limited to: nursing, midwifery, medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, radiography, dentistry, veterinary sciences, psychology, paramedicine, speech and language therapy, social care, social workers and other allied health professions.
Why attend?
In this video, Prof Michelle Ellwood, Associate Professor in Diagnostic Imaging, Programme Lead: BSc Diagnostic Radiography, University of Leeds and Dr Andy Melling Dean of School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Lancashire, discuss the benefits of attending the conference.
Speakers
Keynote speaker
Gemma Stacey
Associate Dean for Practice
Nottingham Trent University
Ed Hughes
Chief Executive, The Council of Deans of Health
Panel speakers
Laura Smith
Deputy Dean for Student Education in the Faculty of Medicine and Health
University of Leeds
Lewis Everett
Student
University of Leeds
Steven Hope
Director of EduFuturists, CEO of Primary Goal
Dr Swapnali Gazula
Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator for the Bachelor of Nursing at Federation University Australia
Conference Themes
The Healthcare Educators NET Conference 2025 will focus on Sustainability of Healthcare Education, emphasising the strategies, innovations, and leadership required to ensure the sector’s resilience and readiness for the future. Submissions should align with one of the following four thematic strands:
Compassionate Education
Exploring how healthcare education fosters wellbeing, belonging, and inclusive learning environments through curriculum design, teaching practices, and assessment approaches. Topics may include:
• Mental health and wellbeing in healthcare students and educators
• Inclusive learning environments and sense of belonging
• Assessment practices that support student success and equity
• The role of reflective and compassionate pedagogies in professional development
Sustainable Healthcare Education
Addressing the sustainability of healthcare education models, balancing quality, resources, and outcomes in a changing landscape. Topics may include:
• Financial and structural sustainability of healthcare education
• Flexible and adaptable curriculum models
• The role of interprofessional education in sustainability
• Environmental sustainability in healthcare education
• Global perspectives on sustainable healthcare education
Leadership for the Future
Examining leadership in healthcare education and its role in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI), and transformation. Topics may include:
• Compassionate leadership in healthcare education
• EDI in leadership and curriculum development
• Transformational leadership approaches
• Funding and policy challenges in sustaining healthcare education
• The role of leadership in responding to workforce shortages
Innovation and the Future Workforce
Exploring forward-facing innovations, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), technology, and workforce development strategies to enhance retention and employability. Topics may include:
• AI, digital tools, and technology-enhanced learning in healthcare education
• Developing and retaining a future-ready healthcare workforce
• Student employability and transitions into professional practice
• Mapping student journeys for long-term success
• Current innovations shaping the future of healthcare education
• New and emerging roles in healthcare education
Programme and abstracts
We’re delighted to share a programme of speakers and abstracts of their sessions.
