ICYMI ⏯️ 'Health in a world of crises and impunity' Last week we were honoured to host speakers from the @jhu.edu Center for Humanitarian Health & @thelancet.com Commission on Health, Conflict and Forced Displacement to highlight key findings from their report Watch: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
Centre for Global Chronic Conditions, LSHTM
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The Centre fosters collaboration between researchers aiming to improve the understanding of global chronic conditions, based @lshtm.bsky.social
New @lshtm.bsky.social research led by PhD student @kokishimizu.bsky.social suggests variation between NHS trusts may contribute to inequalities in acute myeloid leukaemia treatment. People living in more deprived areas were less likely to receive intensive chemotherapy. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4hnpoOt
🔬 Apply: MRes in Infectious & Tropical Diseases Designed to train the next generation of researchers, our new @lshtm.bsky.social programme provides rigorous training and hands-on research experience to tackle most pressing health challenges of our time Apply 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
Ready to study at LSHTM this autumn? Applications for our 2026/27 taught programmes close soon. Join us to improve health worldwide! Deadlines: Students requiring a visa: 26 July 2026 Non-visa students: 31 August 2026 Distance learning students: 14 September 2026 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
🏥 As we reach 10 years since the Brexit referendum, @martinmckee.bsky.social reflects on its impact on the UK's cancer care systems, and the problems that still need tackling Read our @lshtm.bsky.social article 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
🏥 As we reach 10 years since the Brexit referendum, @martinmckee.bsky.social reflects on its impact on the UK's cancer care systems, and the problems that still need tackling Read our @lshtm.bsky.social article 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
This 1-week hybrid course combines expert teaching, real-world case studies & hands-on Stata/R practicals to build skills in trial design, sample size calculation, analysis ethics & reporting Ideal for researchers in #PublicHealth, #Epidemiology & #ClinicalTrials ➡️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
This 1-week hybrid course combines expert teaching, real-world case studies & hands-on Stata/R practicals to build skills in trial design, sample size calculation, analysis ethics & reporting Ideal for researchers in #PublicHealth, #Epidemiology & #ClinicalTrials ➡️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
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-...
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-...
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...
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
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-...
Upcoming Elrha webinar sharing findings from a forthcoming report: Innovations for Cardiometabolic Disease Care in Humanitarian Settings 💻 🗓️ Wed 22 April, 13:00 - 15:00 UTC Register: www.elrha.org/events/innov...
➡️ 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...
📣TOMORROW: Join the Pathfinder Initiative webinar exploring the latest evidence on healthy #ClimateAction Experts will discuss: ⚕️Health co-benefits of climate action 🌳Cities and nature-based solutions ⚖️Decision-making tools Find out more👇 climatehealthevidence.org/updates/path...
Pathfinder Initiative webinar series: Accelerating climate action for health | LSHTM Evidence Bank
Join the Pathfinder Initiative partners for a three-part webinar series exploring evidence on the health benefits of climate action, and how we can move faster towards a healthy, net-zero future. To r...
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🌱 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...
Emerging evidence links #prediabetes to increased #cancer risk, strengthening the case for earlier intervention & prevention We spoke to Dr Suping Ling about her research analysing 330,000 UK patient records to find out what happens after a prediabetes diagnosis ⬇️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
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
🌍We’re live on Bluesky👋 Welcome to the Centre on Climate Change & Planetary Health (CCCPH) at @lshtm.bsky.social. We bring together 200+ researchers across LSHTM to help shape a new era of public health for a changing planet. Follow us and find out more👉️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen... 🧵👇️
Join us for a special seminar to celebrate Prof Isabel Dos Santos Silva's retirement after decades of service to @lshtm.bsky.social 👏 Isabel will reflect on her work mapping, for the first time, the entire #BreastCancer patient journey in sub-Saharan Africa 🌍 🔗 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
🚨 Fully funded PhD opportunity 🚨 @lshtm.bsky.social offering a UK-funded PhD on lung cancer care for 2026/27 🎓 💰 Tuition + stipend covered 📍 London-based This 4-year research degree is part of our @crukpolicy.bsky.social funded programme (2025 - 2030). Apply now👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...
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...
🚨 Fully funded PhD opportunity 🚨 NIHR PhD at @lshtm.bsky.social on food systems & #obesity prevention – study how pricing & the out-of-home food sector shape diets and inform policy Fees + stipend | London | Apply by 20 April 2026 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...
Do you want to use data & technology to tackle the biggest health challenges of our time? Study MSc #HealthData Science at @lshtm.bsky.social to combine your passion for #healthcare with technical knowledge – and identify new ways to prevent, treat & cure disease 🔗 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
From Serbia to Sápmi: communities are questioning the costs of economic growth. Join us at @lshtm.bsky.social for a screening of The Cost of Growth and discussion on climate, resources and planetary health. 📅 18 March 📍 LSHTM, London 🔗 Find out more: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
This week, CGCC was honoured to host the @who.int Director-General Dr Tedros at @lshtm.bsky.social The meeting explored our work as a WHO Collaborating Centre and how LSHTM & the WHO can work more closely to support shared #GlobalHealth priorities Read more ➡️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
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...
Why school meals could be one of the most overlooked tools for preventing
Cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) – including cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes – are now the leading cause of death worldwide. A primary driver of these illnesses is obesity
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🍟 Learn how unhealthy commodity consumption is becoming a pervasive #PublicHealth problem and its drivers, including how corporate actors shape wider systems to support this Join our @lshtm.bsky.social running from 17-19 June 2026 Apply by 17 May 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
Skin diseases affect billions yet remain under-prioritised in global health. We’re proud that Prof Sinéad Langan will co-chair the first-ever @thelancet.com Commission on Skin Health 📜 A pivotal moment for #SkinHealth & #Dermatology ⬇️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen... @lshtm.bsky.social