Uduak Archibong

"Winning those awards meant a lot to me, mainly because at the time there was a real perception that nursing was for people who did not get the grades to go to university."

"It was expensive to train to do anything else but I got scholarships all the way through school, and received funding to do my training."

"This event will set into sharp focus the importance of learning about black history and Britain’s colonial past."

"The Phenomenal Women exhibition showcases the hard work, resilience and success of black female professors in the UK."

"If this became a seminal part of the national curriculum and other community and educational settings across the country, then it would mean we are not only able to create more understanding in society, but we would be able to tackle racism and division more effectively."

"People will look at this and see hope. It is about changing perceptions of what a professor looks like and creating role models for future generations."

"I have trained at least 7, 500 people; I run town halls, gather people in a stadium and just tell them about Dementia and its symptoms. I am also teaching people to utilise the residual memory of patients for public good."

"I am delighted. Words cannot express how proud I am to be included in such distinguished company."

"IN 2015, I founded Affiong Etuk foundation for inclusive health and it was necessary because my mum, being a nurse, practiced in the 60s/70s/80s and then I took after her."

"We are fortunate and proud to have Udy as a senior executive within our University. As a global, inspirational leader, Udy demonstrates that vision in all she does and deserves to be on the Inspirational diversity leaders list."