North Cluster Global Majority Network event
08 May 2026, 09:30 - 16:00
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You are warmly invited to our North Cluster Global Majority Network event where we'll learn together, network and support one another.
Our network is a space for members from the Global Majority to connect with one another, share good practice, discuss local concerns and support each other.
All RCN members in the Northern, North West and Yorkshire & the Humber regions are welcome to join this free event.
Book your place
This event will take place in the RCN Yorkshire & the Humber office in Leeds City Centre. To register, please use the red 'book your place online' button above, or contact the RCN events registration team via 02920 546 460 referencing event number '5805'.
Agenda
| 9.30am | Registration, coffee and networking |
| 10.00am |
Welcome and housekeeping Andy Smith, RCN Yorkshire & the Humber Global Majority Network Chair |
| 10.15am |
Words of inspiration Patricia Hughes, RCN Associate Director of Nursing - Nursing Practice |
| 10.45am |
Celebrating my journey to becoming a nursing leader in today’s world Bella Abidakun, RCN Yorkshire & the Humber Board Member |
| 11.15am | Refreshments and networking |
| 12.00pm |
The challenges and rewards of a career in research Professor Parveen Ali, Professor of Nursing & Gender Based Violence, University of Sheffield and Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| 1.00pm | Lunch and networking |
| 2.00pm |
Panel question time Panellists:
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| 3.45pm |
Closing remarks Andy Smith, RCN Yorkshire & the Humber Global Majority Network Chair |
| 4.00pm | Close |
*Please note the agenda may be subject to change.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact:
RCN Yorkshire & the Humber regional team
yorkshire.andhumberregion@rcn.org.uk
RCN Yorkshire and the Humber
3rd floor
One Park Row
Leeds
LS1 5HN
The office is on the third floor (there is a lift available) and is a short walk from the main Leeds train station.
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