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Driving Sustainability in Kidney Care: A Focus at UK Kidney Week 2025 The UK Kidney Association (UKKA) is committed to promoting sustainability within the kidney community. At the upcoming UK Kidney Week (UKKW) 2025 conference, from 10 – 12 June at the Bournemouth International Centre, sustainability will be a central theme. Sustainability in the UK…

Calling All Nephrology Trainees: Pitch Your National Project Idea Are you a nephrologist in training with an audit or research question that could benefit from national collaboration? NEPHwork invites you to propose their next national project. They welcome enthusiastic ideas; previous research experience is not essential. How to Get Involved Pitch for NEPHwork Dragon’s Den…

The role of kidney dietitians in nephrology is pivotal, as nutritional management significantly influences patient outcomes in kidney care. UK Kidney Week (UKKW) 2025 offers a comprehensive programme tailored to enhance the expertise of dietitians in this specialised field. This event provides an unparalleled platform for dietetic professionals to engage with the latest research, collaborate…

The UK Kidney Association is pleased to announce that UK Kidney Week 2026 will be held from 10 – 12 March 2026 at the Harrogate Convention Centre. This adjustment from our traditional June dates is to accommodate the European Renal Association (ERA) Congress, scheduled for 3 – 6 June 2026 in Glasgow. This change ensures…

Join us for UK Kidney Week 2025, the UK’s largest multi-professional kidney conference. The entire team will benefit from this unmissable event taking place 10–12 June at the Bournemouth International Centre. With the launch of registration for UKKW 2025, we are offering early bird savings. Take advantage of this rate before 23 February (no discount…

We are delighted to announce that the first draft of the UKKW 2025 programme is now live, ready for you to download and explore. You can look forward to cutting-edge research presentations, state-of-the-art lectures and interactive educational sessions across a wide array of topics, including AKI, CKD, dialysis, transplantation, pharmacology and patient education. We’ve selected…

UK Kidney Week 2025 is taking place from 10–12 June 2025 at the Bournemouth International Centre. This important event brings together kidney professionals from across the UK and beyond. It offers a dynamic platform for collaboration, innovation and the latest advancements in kidney care. Attendees can look forward to a comprehensive programme featuring cutting-edge research…

The UK Kidney Association (UKKA) is calling upon passionate individuals to express their interest in joining the UK Kidney Week (UKKW) Programme Committee. This committee plays a pivotal role in shaping the annual conference, ensuring it remains a cornerstone event for the professional kidney community. If you’re eager to contribute to the field of kidney…

We are pleased to announce the success of UK Kidney Week 2024, which set new records and brought together the leading professionals in nephrology. With a record-breaking 1,495 attendees, the conference was a hub of innovation, learning, and collaboration. This year’s event featured 223 speakers who shared their knowledge, and 432 posters that showcased the…

Welsh Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan MS, delivered a captivating keynote address titled “Value in Health in Wales” at the highly anticipated opening session of UK Kidney Week 2023. The event, organised by the UK Kidney Association (UKKA), served as the premier educational gathering for kidney professionals in the United Kingdom. During…

This year at UK Kidney Week there is a big focus on sustainability and, with oversight from the UKKA Sustainable Kidney Care Committee, organisers have taken steps to ensure UKKW is as environmentally friendly as possible. A shuttle bus will run between several hotels, Newport city centre and the train station, encouraging attendees to leave…

This year’s UK Kidney Week programme is as diverse as ever, with over 60 sessions featuring a wide range of topics including: There will be a range of sessions for the multi-professional team as part of the programme, including multicultural diets, mental health and kidney disease, peer support and having difficult conversations with patients. Named…

Improving the accessibility and inclusivity of UK Kidney Week for all professionals involved in caring for kidney patients is an ongoing priority. Special offers for the multi-professional team have been introduced, with two nights of accommodation built into the costs, allowing access to the full three-day event (£300 if you are a UKKA member). This…