💙 It's Volunteers' Week! Thank you to our amazing @lshtm.bsky.social alumni volunteers who mentor, blog, support careers events, lead chapter activities worldwide, and fundraise for scholarships. You help keep our global alumni community connected and thriving. Thank you! 🌍 (1/2)

Should I travel during an #Ebola outbreak? 🛫 Damien Tully says broad travel restrictions shift focus from supporting communities & wider risk to travellers remains low... Travel bans "divert attention & resources away from outbreak-control efforts" #PublicHealth www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Calling all NYC LSHTM alumni! Join us for the NY Alumni Chapter meetup for some networking and catching up. Alumni, current students, and prospective students are all welcome! When: 9 June 2026 | 6–8PM EST Where: GMT Tavern, 142 Bleecker Street Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lshtm-new-...

Today, for Menstrual Hygiene Day, we’re spotlighting @lshtm.bsky.social alumni Dr Jennifer S. Martin and Dr Sidra Irfan, who reflect on their work with Menstrual Rights Global, the links between menstrual health and climate, and why advocacy matters. Read more: www.lshtm.ac.uk/aboutus/alum...

The current #Ebola outbreak in DRC is unfolding in a region affected by conflict, displacement & fragile health systems. In our new blog, experts examine why outbreak control is especially challenging in humanitarian settings ⬇️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

It’s a little bit cooler for your alumni team in London today and we’re keeping hydrated and avoiding midday sun. 😎

Congratulations Kara and Richard! 👏👏 #healtheconomics www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

What does decolonisation mean in practice for those working to end violence against women and girls? Researchers from @lshtm.bsky.social and partners will explore recent research findings, colonial legacies shaping the field & concrete strategies for change. More👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

If you’re in London this week and thinking of something to do that doesn’t involve being in the baking sun, this new exhibition looks very interesting. #HIV #AIDS @wellcomecollection.bsky.social wellcomecollection.org/exhibitions/...

Research shows that safe & dignified burials can significantly reduce #Ebola transmission while respecting local customs and grieving practices As Ebola spreads in DRC & Uganda, these culturally appropriate interventions are critical 5 min explainer video ➡️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

Thank you for sharing your story Sarah 🙏

Alumni of @lshtm.bsky.social are most welcome to attend the inaugural lecture of Professor Oliver Brady next Tuesday 26 May - in person or online. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

🦠Why isn’t there a vaccine against the current Bundibugyo #Ebola outbreak in DRC & Uganda? 💉Centre Co-Director Dr Afolabi answers key questions about the outbreak & explains the challenges of developing a vaccine against this strain of Ebola. Read the Q&A👉 bit.ly/3PrAKWj @lshtm.bsky.social

🔔 FYI alumni at the World Health Assembly in Geneva! 📅 TODAY, 17:00–18:20 💻 In-person (Geneva) & online Panel discussion on turning climate & health evidence into action, and how to accelerate implementation across systems and policy. More info & registration: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

RAPID REACTION: LSHTM expert responds to WHO declaring outbreak of #Ebola in DRC & Uganda a public health emergency of international concern Daniela Manno discusses what's behind the outbreak, symptoms, and wider #PublicHealth risk More 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

This ME Awareness Week, we would like to thank our amazing ME fundraisers, especially John Morsley who has raised over £3K for @lshtm.bsky.social’s CureME Centre running a virtual London Marathon! www.justgiving.com/page/john-mo... Learn more about CureME’s work: cureme.lshtm.ac.uk/index.php/ab...

It was great to welcome the PhD 20th Anniversary reunion group back to @lshtm.bsky.social last week for a tour and lunch at Keppel Street! We enjoyed meeting you, hearing your stories, and learning about your continued connections with the School. Do come back anytime, you’re always welcome here!

A huge thank you to our alumni volunteers who joined last Tuesday’s Student, Alumni & Employer Networking event in the @lshtm.bsky.social Pumphandle Space! It was a great evening of connection with students and employers. Interested in supporting future events? Get in touch at [email protected]

Please note for all alumni library membership holders - the Keppel Street library is closed today!

Planning any further studies at the @lshtm.bsky.social and looking for funding? A number of scholarships and studentships are currently open across research degrees, intensive master’s and distance learning programmes. Explore opportunities and apply before the deadlines. (1/3)

On #InternationalNursesDay, we celebrate the vital role nurses play in shaping healthier futures. Build the skills to make an impact with LSHTM’s award-winning Professional Diploma in Tropical Nursing. Study online 1 day a week. Runs 16 Sept 2026-3 March 2027 Apply now tinyurl.com/5n7xubr2

@lshtm.bsky.social alumni are invited to join this event co-hosted by DASH & CCCPH exploring environmental health data platforms, linkage initiatives & new methodological developments. When: Tuesday 19 May 2026, 09:30 - 17:45 UK Where: John Snow Lecture Theatre, Online (1/2)

📈 Thinking about the next step in your #HealthEconomics career? Join our @lshtm.bsky.social event to hear about breaking into #HealthEcon with advice and Q&A from panellists working in academia, consultancy & public health - open to all students & ECRs Details 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

🌡️Heatwaves are becoming a growing threat to care home residents in England. New research from @lshtm.bsky.social found mortality risk doubled in nursing homes on days reaching 25°C compared to 16°C, highlighting the urgent need for heat adaptation strategies. 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Reminder about the alumni gathering in Edinburgh tomorrow evening!! There is still time to register - we hope to see you there!

Learn how to fit infectious disease models to real-world data. Join @lshtm.bsky.social short course in London, 7 to 10 September 2026 and build practical skills in statistical inference and model analysis. LSHTM alumni can receive a 25% discount on most LSHTM-led short courses! (1/2)

It's your last chance to book! ⏰ 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-...

🎓 Know someone ready to take the next step in public health? Invite them to LSHTM’s Open Evening on 12 May 2026 to explore postgraduate study at one of the world’s leading public health universities, ranked #3 globally for public health (ShanghaiRankings 2025) www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...

Conflicts. Climate disasters. The world needs skilled #humanitarian professionals now more than ever. This distance learning course equips you to: ✔ Assess needs in crisis settings ✔ Design effective health programmes ✔ Lead with decolonial perspectives ➡️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

BREAKING NEWS: Three die in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard Atlantic cruise ship LSHTM expert explains #hantavirus symptoms, transmission and risk to wider public: 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... #PublicHealth

🎓 Study at LSHTM 🌍Interested in climate change & planetary health? Explore our Master’s programme and train to tackle global challenges ✍️ Apply by 26 July (students requiring a Student visa) or 31 August 2026 (UK, Irish and non-Student visa students) More 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

Don't miss out! 😱 There's still time to book a place for our Open Evening on 12 May 2026... Find out how LSHTM can help you advance your #PublicHealth career 👇

Discover how to design and analyse cluster randomised trials and stepped wedge trials in our hybrid short course, running 29 June-3 July. Learn how to calculate sample size, apply appropriate analysis methods, and interpret results with confidence. Apply by 29 May www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

Are you an LSHTM DTM&H Alumni? If so do sign up for our refresher course in July!

Explore methods for analysing #cancer survival LSHTM’s Cancer Survival: Principles, Methods and Applications in-person short course (13-17 July 2026) Includes lectures, hands-on exercises and real data analysis. Apply by 13 June 2026 👉 tinyurl.com/3ur6c3ph @CSG_LSHTM #PublicHealth

Refresh your tropical medicine knowledge with LSHTM’s DTM&H Refresher 9-10 July 2026 in London An update for DTM&H and MSc Tropical Medicine & International Health alumni, covering key developments in TB, HIV, malaria, child health & global health research. Apply by 11 June 2026 bit.ly/41I1Pal

🎓 Huge congratulations to our Distance Learning alumni graduating at the University of London ceremonies this week! We’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved—what an incredible milestone! (1/2)

Edinburgh alumni—fancy a catch-up? Join us for an evening of stories, connections & good company 🍷 📍 Slug & Lettuce, George St 📅 8 May 🕖 19:00–21:00 Registration required: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

📢 PhD opportunity @lshtm.bsky.social Apply for the HPRU Climate Change & Health Security PhD studentship starting Sept 2026. 🎓 3-year fully funded PhD (fees & stipend) 🌍 Research at the intersection of climate change & public health ✍️Deadline: 11 May 2026 Find out more👉 bit.ly/4vTLOfh

Amazing to see our Reading Room bustling with Research Degree students sharing posters about their incredible work. It is clear how much passion & dedication has gone into bringing these ideas to fruition and we're honoured to host this. Well done to all who've contributed to such a vibrant event 👏

➡️ Next week! Join CGCC for a special seminar to celebrate Prof Isabel Dos Santos Silva's retirement 🌟 Isabel will present findings from her seminal ABC-DO study, mapping enablers & barriers to #BreastCancer survival in sub-Saharan Africa www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

🕘 Opening hours update 🕐 LSHTM Library will close early at 13:00 tomorrow - Thursday 23 April - for a Research Degree poster show. Other study spaces at Keppel Street will remain open as normal. For our full opening hours, please visit our website here: bit.ly/LSHTMlibrary

Anaemia: the hidden killer? New report from trial of 15,000 women suggests anaemia may be responsible for half of cases of severe bleeding after childbirth in sub-Saharan Africa & South Asia. Read the full report coordinated by LSHTM & global collaborators: thebloodtrials.org/the-missing-...

Next week! Prof. Rosie Green & Prof. Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi share their journeys into food, sustainability & planetary health 🌍 From different paths to working together on solutions for people & planet. (1/2)

Next month, MARCH Centre co-Director Dr Ana Maria Buller will be speaking in the #SafeFuturesHub’s series on interventions to #EndChildhoodSexualViolence, focusing on norms + values, and why they are central to keeping children safe! 📅 13 May at 14:30 BST 🔗 Register 👉 bit.ly/47LvEdp

Thank you to everyone who joined the DTM&H & TMIH reunion in Munich on Saturday! It was so special to connect with students and alumni spanning 20+ years! 🌍 Interested in supporting future students via the DTM&H Scholarship Fund? cafdonate.cafonline.org/24570#!/Dona... @lshtm.bsky.social

Calling all DTM&H and TMIH alumni! Refresh your tropical medicine knowledge with LSHTM’s DTM&H Refresher (9–10 July 2026, London). 1/2

🎉 @lshtm.bsky.social has been shortlisted for two Student Nursing Times Awards 2026! 'Nurse Education Provider of the Year (post-registration) – Professional Diploma in Tropical Nursing' and 'University Educator of the Year' – KatieBeck! 👏Huge congrats to Katie and the PDTN team, and best of luck!

🌱 Climate action is already improving health, but the evidence isn’t always easy to use. The Pathfinder Initiative at @lshtm.bsky.social is changing that. Join the 1st webinar in their new series, exploring how to turn evidence into action. Find out more👉️ climatehealthevidence.org/updates/path...

US research finds #AI chatbots misdiagnose 80% of early medical cases Sanjay Kinra tells @financialtimes.com systems can't match how doctors “rely heavily on the look and feel of the patient.” But "may have a role to play" where access to doctors is limited." giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...