Professor John Feehally to deliver the RCP's 2025 Harveian Oration

We are delighted to share that Professor John Feehally, UKKA Archivist and former President of the Renal Association, has been invited to deliver the 2025 Harveian Oration at the Royal College of Physicians.

The Harveian Oration was established in 1656 by William Harvey (1578–1657). Each year, the RCP continues the tradition by inviting a leading doctor or scientist to speak on issues of lasting importance in their field. It remains one of the most prestigious platforms in UK medicine.

Professor Feehally will deliver his lecture, “Nephrology – an exciting journey from birth to maturity,” on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. His address will highlight the transformation of nephrology from its origins to the present day, and the contribution of kidney medicine to wider medical progress.

For nephrology to be the subject of this year’s Oration is a significant milestone, bringing kidney care to the centre of attention within the RCP and the wider medical community.

Members are invited to watch the Oration live at 4.30pm on 21 October, or afterwards on demand via the RCP player: Watch here.