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Global Empathy in Healthcare Network Symposium 2025: ‘Rehumanising Healthcare in a Divided World’


  • College Court Conference Centre and Hotel, Leicester, UK Knighton Road Leicester, England, LE2 3TQ United Kingdom (map)

The Global Empathy in Healthcare Network Symposium: ‘Rehumanising Healthcare in a Divided World’ is open to healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and advocates from around the world.

With members from the UK, US, Australia, Brazil, Nigeria, and beyond, the network is a truly global organisation united in its commitment to restoring empathy and human connection in healthcare.

In today’s increasingly digital and fragmented healthcare systems, empathy is more crucial than ever.

This symposium will bring together thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators to examine how we can rehumanise care in an era of technological advancements, remote interactions, and rising healthcare divides.

Through keynote presentations, workshops, and collaborative discussions, attendees will explore practical strategies for integrating empathy into digital platforms, overcoming barriers to human connection, and addressing the challenges posed by an often impersonal, tech-driven healthcare environment.

This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with global experts, share insights, and learn actionable solutions for fostering compassionate, patient-centred care in a digital world.

WHEN: 15-16 September 2025

WHERE: College Court Conference Centre and Hotel, Knighton Road, Leicester LE2 3TQ

***Early bird rates are available until 16 May 2025
***Final deadline for bookings is 1 August 2025
 

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: The Global Empathy in Healthcare Network invites abstract submissions for workshops, oral presentations, and posters at the Rehumanising Healthcare in a Divided World symposium. We welcome submissions related – but not limited – to:

  • Empathy in clinical practice and medical education

  • Innovative approaches to teaching and assessing empathy

  • The role of empathy in reducing health inequalities

  • Supporting healthcare professionals’ well-being through empathy

  • Patient perspectives on empathy and compassionate care

  • Cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives on humanising healthcare

  • Technology and its impact on empathic healthcare

DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS: 16 March 2025. Find out more here

This symposium is being organised by Global Empathy in Healthcare Network founding member The Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare, which is part of the University of Leicester.

Symposium tickets include lunch and refreshments on both days and one evening meal.

For further information email registrations@ojpr.co.uk

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