Broadening

Horizons
Expanding the knowledge and experiences of
the next generation of nurses.

Faculty of Health
3rd July 2024
and Life Sciences
Jack Straw’s Lane 9AM - 5PM
OX3 0FL

Speakers Pack

bhconference.nursing@gmail.com

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 The conference is run by students, for students, with the aim of
providing exposure to areas of nursing that not every student will
have access to during their training. The Broadening Horizons
Conference is an opportunity for healthcare professionals to share
the new projects and innovations in their area of expertise and
encourage students to look beyond the fundamentals for care at the
wider aspects of working as a qualified nurse.

Broadening Horizons is;

A one day event held at the Oxford
Brookes University Faculty of Health
and Life Sciences, Marston Road.
A collection of formal and informal
talks, presentations and experiences
for students in 1st, 2nd and 3rd year
of adult, children’s and mental health
nursing.

Conference Objectives
Broadening Horizons is not;
The conference is not a
recruitment event and
should not be used as an
opportunity to ‘sell’ a
particular job role or
speciality.
Inspire students to consider the wider
aspects of working as a professional nurse.
Showcase current nursing research.
Facilitate discussion around practice
experiences.
Enable engagement with reflective practice.
Expand students awareness of key issues
faced in professional healthcare.
Provide networking opportunities for all
involved.
Foster an culture of continued learning and
development.

The Broadening Horizons Conference will

provide opportunities for students to
demonstrate proficiencies in the 4 key areas of
the NMC Code (2018).

It will help students to develop the graduate

attributes of the Oxford Brookes University
(2010). Specifically, academic literacy, research
literacy and active citizenship.
 What are we looking for?
Broadening Horizons is looking for speakers
from all backgrounds and areas of nursing to
share their knowledge with students.

Not every student gets the same experience during

their placements, with so many areas of work
available to nurses it would be impossible for
students to access everything during their training.

Broadening Horizons will provide students with the

opportunity to expand their knowledge in areas they
may not have the access to during their placements.

15 Minute Presentation or Demonstration

Delivered to smaller break out groups in a

class room environment.
Great for first time speakers.
20-40 Minute Presentation Talk
Access to a white board and projector.
The session is delivered by the speaker
Delivered in the main lecture theatre.
with time for questions at the end.
Access to a microphone and projector.
Will need to be delivered more than once to
Can include videos and interactive apps for
allow students to rotate between breakout
polls and quizzes.
rooms.
Option to deliver from a ground level
Students will submit a reflection of their
podium or raised stage.
learning using a google form.
Maximum audience reach.
Excellent practice for public speaking.
Flexible time allowance.
Students will submit a reflection of their
learning using a google form.
Speaker Options

15 Minute Interactive Skill or Panel Discussion

Delivered to smaller break-out groups in a class room

environment or simulation lab.
An interactive session with a practical element or open
discussion.
May be delivered by multiple guests or a small team.
Will need to be delivered more than once to allow
students to rotate between breakout rooms.
Students will submit a reflection of their learning using a
google form.
 Why speak at Broadening Horizons?
Broadening Horizons is a chance to inspire the
next generation of nurses, showcase your
speciality and promote the profession. Speaking
at a conference can be daunting but is an
incredibly valuable experience and an
opportunity to demonstrate professional
development.

Example conference order

9am Welcome coffee and pastries

9.30am Address from keynote speaker
10am Main speakers
11am Coffee break
11.15am Speakers continue
12.15pm Lunch
1pm Q&A session
1.30pm Breakout rooms
3.30pm Coffee and closing remarks
4pm Prosecco and networking hour

Available to all speakers

Travel costs
Parking
Free conference merchandise
Unlimited refreshments
We aim to create a welcoming
Buffet lunch provided
and inclusive environment for
Letter of thanks for CPD and
everyone in attendance.
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Register your interest

You can register your interest in speaking by emailing
bhconference.nursing@gmail.com

A member of the team will contact you answer

any questions and discuss your proposal.

Thank you for considering Broadening Horizons.

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