RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2025

Nursing Research: Transforming Global Health in a Changing World

Translational research based on best available evidence to improve care is core business for Nurses. This conference will explore the pivotal role of nursing research in addressing pressing health challenges. As global health dynamics evolve due to emerging diseases, climate change, and shifting demographics, this conference will highlight how innovative research can drive equitable, evidence-based care.

Bringing together nursing leaders, researchers, and practitioners, the conference will foster collaboration to advance healthcare solutions, strengthen resilience, and shape the future of global health in an ever-changing landscape.

The 2025 RCN International Nursing Research Conference will also showcase research that demonstrates strong methodological expertise and team working leading to improved clinical and applied health, public, social and community health and/or acute care settings. We will celebrate research that uses innovative designs to facilitate inclusion of all stakeholders.

Whilst the annual RCN International Nursing Research Conference focuses on celebrating nursing research, we are keen to welcome all health and social care professionals.

The programme will also showcase:

• Nursing research from all fields and specialities that aim to improve health and social care outcomes in a range of settings.
• Research using inclusive methods and that celebrate diversity
• Embedding of research into nursing roles to apply best evidence, improve clinical practice and enhance impact
• Inclusive patient and public involvement
• Trans-disciplinary research and researchers.

Find out more about call for abstract criteria and guidance.

2025 Clinical Research Nursing

We are delighted that following on from the successes of last year, the RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2025 will include a day’s programme specifically for Clinical Research Nursing, open to all delegates. This will support learning and celebrate the work of nurses who lead, design and deliver research in clinical settings.

To aid CRN submissions, a webinar on how to submit an abstract will be hosted on 30 January at 3pm. Further details can be found here.

Please note. All presenters are required to register to attend the conference in person to present.

Words from the 2025 Conference Chair, Professor Jane Coad

“We are so looking forward to meeting you in Exeter in 2025 to hear about your transformative research and share the future possibilities for future research. We will have a full and comprehensive programme which will enable opportunities to present, discuss and debate impactful research, but also network with friends – old and new.  We do hope you can join us in September for what promises to be an insightful and informative three days.”

 Target audience

Call for Abstracts are now open.

More Information about the Early Career Researcher opportunity and Ten subsidised delegate spaces can be found via the embedded links.