Ten @lshtm.bsky.social runners are taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon on 12 April to support scholarships! 🏃‍♂️ Alum & runner Vincenzo Cologna (MSc Public Health for Global Practice, 2020) shares why it matters: “Scholarships matter because talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.”

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Amsterdam alumni gathering last Friday! It was fantastic to see familiar and new faces, and to spend the evening connecting, reflecting, and planning more events in the future!

Want to make a difference to health worldwide? Join our Open Evening in London on 12 May 2026 to learn how LSHTM's #postgraduate programmes can help you build the skills and networks to create real impact. Find out more/book your place: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-... #PublicHeath

LSHTM: where your 'what ifs' become your reason why... This #WorldHealthDay find out how you could become part of our community, tackling the complex challenges of global & #PublicHeath with clarity, compassion and conviction. Join us: explore our programmes: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study?utm_so...

Happy Easter to all of our wonderful alumni who celebrate! 🌸 A reminder that LSHTM will be closed from 3–7 April, but we are wishing everyone a relaxing and enjoyable long weekend!

What a wonderful day celebrating our incredible new @lshtm.bsky.social alumni! 🎓 We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in creating a healthier, more equitable world.

ICYMI: recent research from @lshtm.bsky.social shows how typhoid is both a health and economic issue Recent study finds typhoid cases cost India ~$1.5 billion in 2023, with millions of cases and rising antibiotic resistance Read more 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

Today! Don't miss this! tinyurl.com/47w5nmtp

Thank you so much to the amazing @lshtm-laors.bsky.social team for their support in celebrating our newest Distance Learning Graduates last week!

PhD Opportunity at LSHTM!

PLEASE NOTE: The correct time to join is 15.30 BST not 14.30 GMT as advertisted on the flyer.

UK #meningitis outbreak: Eliza Gil tells BBC questions remain: "the individual circumstances don't seem particularly exceptional... "there will be a rush to understand this particular bacteria and whether there's something new about the type... in this outbreak." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Calling all alumni in Amsterdam 👋 Join us this Friday for a relaxed evening to reconnect with fellow alumni, meet new faces, and help shape the future of the Amsterdam Alumni Chapter! 📅 Fri 3 April, 17:30 📍 Koepelcafé (7 mins from Central Station) Questions? Get in touch at [email protected]

Happy 40th anniversary to Health Policy, Planning and Financing MSc!Welcome to alumni of @lshtm.bsky.social and #lse London School of Economics

We're celebrating #FollowFriday! 🎉 Do you have questions about #PublicHealth? Interested in #careers? Want to learn more about LSHTM? 🤔 Follow our centres, projects and groups for exclusive news, events & research insights. 👇 go.bsky.app/4FczAGW

🌷 Opening hours update 🌷 It's the last day of term today, so tonight (Friday 27 Mar) is our last late opening for now. Our vacation hours are Monday to Friday 09:00–20:30, except when LSHTM is closed for the Easter break (Friday 3 April–Tuesday 7 April inclusive) 🐣 Full hours: bit.ly/LSHTMlibrary

⏰ Final reminder! MentorMe applications close Sunday 29 March, 23:59 ⏳ Don’t miss your chance to get involved—apply now on LSHTM Connect! 💙 1/2

Introducing the #MRes in Infectious & Tropical Diseases LSHTM’s exciting new #postgraduate degree putting you at the heart of our world-leading research: → Learn from the experts → Build your network → Study in a unique environment Applications now open 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

What an exciting day yesterday! Thank you to all our amazing new grdauates for stopping by the Alumni Stand to say hello and collect a gift bag! We so enjoyed celebrating with you and can't wait to see all the amazing things you do!

What a day so far! Thank you for such a lively and exciting morning! It was wonderful to meet everyone and welcome you to the alumni community! Excited to welcome our evening ceremony graduates soon! 🎓

🎓 Happy Graduation Day @lshtm.bsky.social! We’re so excited to celebrate with you today—congrats to all our graduates! 🎉 Stop by the Alumni Team stand to say hello and pick up your gift bag 🎁 Welcome to the alumni community! ✨

Amy, a UK doctor, developed her passion for sexual and reproductive health during medical school through volunteering and early research experience. 1/2

Want to understand the impacts of commercial determinants for #HealthEquity & policy? This short course explores key concepts & practical research methods to study how commercial actors shape population health. Running 17-19 June 2026 Apply by 17 May 2026 👉 bit.ly/3JWitrw

It's tomorrow! ⏳ At the March ICED webinar, we're looking forward to discussing evidence on inclusive menstrual health initiatives for women and girls with disabilities - join us at 13:00 GMT ⬇️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

🎭 London-based LSHTM alumni — this one’s for you! From 28 March – 2 May 2026 at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, catch a powerful performance exploring the discovery of penicillin alongside a modern story of a patient facing a drug-resistant infection. (1/2)

✨ New alumni blog ✨ Dr Stefanie Dringus (MSc Sexually Transmitted Infections & HIV, 2009; PhD Public Health and Policy, 2020) shares her journey as a PhD student and women’s PhD coach, with insights on navigating academia and supporting women in their careers. 🔗 www.lshtm.ac.uk/aboutus/alum...

We’re so excited for the @lshtm.bsky.social graduation on Wednesday 25 March 🎓 Stop by the LSHTM Alumni stand for a gift bag and to find out how to stay connected after graduation! See you there 👋

Calling all Toronto and New York based Alumni! Two chapters, one global LSHTM community 🌍 Join us Tuesday 24 March in: Toronto – Alumni & Friends Gathering New York – Alumni Chapter Drinks See the links below for more information! 1/2

UPDATE: UK #meningitis B outbreak 6 cases have been confirmed to be meningitis B through laboratory testing as of 17 March 2026. More about the outbreak 👇

Join us for our final seminar of the term on 26 March, when Prof. Louise Ryan will be discussing the stories of Irish nurses during the early years of the NHS. Details below: Location: G08/ Hybrid (link below) Time: 12:45 - 14:00 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

☘️ Happy St Patrick’s Day! Did you know that by 1971 there were 31,000 Irish-born nurses working in Britain, making up around 12% of the NHS nursing workforce? Join our upcoming seminar exploring the stories of Irish nurses who helped shape British healthcare. 1/2

🌟 Applications are now open for MentorMe 2026! 🌟 MentorMe is LSHTM’s alumni mentoring programme, running from April–July 2026, bringing together alumni, students, and recent graduates for meaningful one-to-one mentoring connections.

Starting today! 🏃 Join MARCH 4 MARCH and be part of the student-led challenge supporting the MARCH Centre's work to improve the health of women, children & adolescents worldwide. Run, walk or move, anywhere, anytime during the week. Register (£5 suggested) 👉 www.justgiving.com/page/march-4...

📊 Join us tomorrow for our #HealthData seminar, exploring causal inference challenges with examples from research in ACE inhibitors #CausalSky 📆 Tuesday 17 March 2026 (12:45-13:50) 🏛️ LSHTM | Online More details 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

Book your spot at the 24th ESCMID Summer School! https://ow.ly/MsLg50Y1FEK This exciting week is your chance to connect w/ peers and faculty from around the world and build on relevant skills for your career development. 📚 #IDSky #clinmicro

☀️ "The pace at which the planet is warming may ultimately leave little or no room for athletes to participate in competitive outdoor events" Malcolm Mistry recently discussed the threat of extreme heat to outdoor summer competitions like the Tour de France Read 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

ASTMH and its subgroups have a number of awards available to help with the cost of attending this year's Annual Meeting near Washington, DC, Nov 18-22. tinyurl.com/mr2bcw6d

Sharing on behalf of the Imperial College Alumni Association of Northern California: UK Universities Alumni San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula March Happy Hour Join us for Happy Hour — look for the Union Jack! 📅 Wed 25 March 📍 Bare Bottle, Menlo Park ⏰ 7–9:30 PM For Questions: [email protected]

What does International Women’s Day mean to you? We asked LSHTM #students to tell us what they thought. One idea came up again & again, find out what they said: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/studen... #IWD2026 #PublicHealth

📣 #PhD thesis now live in Research Online! The effectiveness of training and deploying community health workers in improving COVID-19, maternal and child health outcomes in rural Western Kenya: a multi-methods study/ Kaseje, N doi.org/10.17037/PUB... #Kenya #covid-19 #publichealth

Applications are open for the 2026-27 MSc Sexual & Reproductive Health Policy & Programming #Scholarships! Looking for the knowledge and skills required to design, implement & evaluate evidence-based SRH policies? This course could be for you. 🚨Apply by 22 March 🔗 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

Looking forward to this! @pintofscience.uk pintofscience.co.uk

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate these timeless words from Mrs. Carter. Every woman should have the power to choose her own path and the confidence to use her voice to create positive change in the world. #IWD2026

Happy #FollowFriday! Want to learn more about LSHTM and #PublicHealth? 🤔 Follow our centres, projects and groups for exclusive news, events & research insights. Welcoming new additions 🎉 @hpp-lshtm.bsky.social @lshtmalumni.bsky.social 👇 go.bsky.app/4FczAGW

How NHS red tape is fuelling outbreaks Georgia Chisnall tells @telegraph.co.uk #NHS admin failures contribute to barriers accessing #measles vaccinations. Research highlights confusing & time-consuming systems frustrate parents trying to book appointments. www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/cb84153...

We're excited to see the full programme for the London #OpenScience & Scholarship Festival 2026‬. Booking is now open for online and in-person sessions during 20 - 24 April. blogs.ucl.ac.uk/open-access/...

UK health chiefs share update on disease outbreak in London In the Daily Express, @benk-d.bsky.social explains recent school holidays may have allowed #measles to spread further, & immediate priority is to ensure all children catch-up on any missed #vaccinations. www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2178...

If current trends continue, 1 in 3 children will be living with obesity by 2050. On #WorldObesityDay, the Research Consortium for School Health & Nutrition explore the untapped potential of #SchoolMeals for reducing diet-related illness Read more & get involved 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

📢 1st global “early warning system” for #dengue launches New online dashboard gives governments & the public a real-time picture of global dengue situation for the first time. #PublicHealth www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...