London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine LSHTM - a world-leading university for research and postgraduate education in public and global health.

Founded in 1899, The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. The School is one of the highest-rated research institutions in the UK, and was recently cited as one of the world’s top universities for collaborative research.

Could differences between NHS trusts be contributing to inequalities in leukaemia treatment?A new LSHTM-led study found ...
21/08/2026

Could differences between NHS trusts be contributing to inequalities in leukaemia treatment?

A new LSHTM-led study found that people living in more deprived areas of England were less likely to receive intensive chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukaemia. The researchers found substantial variation between NHS trusts, highlighting an opportunity to better understand treatment decisions and improve equity in cancer care.

Interested in furthering your professional development from world leading experts? Explore our short courses in Cancer Survival and Antimicrobial Resistance. Register your interest for the next Cancer Survival course, or apply for our online AMR course running from 28 September to 2 October 2026.
Find out more via the link in the comments.

🦟This World Day, we get up close with mosquitoes to understand how they transmit malaria and how researchers find ne...
20/08/2026

🦟This World Day, we get up close with mosquitoes to understand how they transmit malaria and how researchers find new ways to reduce the global malaria burden.



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Read the full story - link in comments.

19/08/2026

“In 2020, we all learned that public health can be upended in a moment”

Meet Adriana Dragicevic and Simon Klaus, third-year students on the MSc Health in Humanitarian Crises. While balancing their studies with full-time roles at the CDC and in the pharmaceutical industry respectively, they share what inspired them to join the programme, how it complements their careers, and the key lessons they've taken from their studies so far.

✍️Apply by 13 Sept: https://bit.ly/4gB6iDJ

What if you could help shape the future of public health?Our individual modules offer an excellent opportunity to expand...
18/08/2026

What if you could help shape the future of public health?

Our individual modules offer an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop new skills, particularly if you are unable to commit to a full master’s programme.

Covering a wide range of specialised topics in public and global health, the modules draw on LSHTM’s extensive academic and research expertise. By studying alongside our MSc students, you will have the opportunity to build your network, learn from your peers and benefit from the expertise of our academic staff.

🚑️ Health Services

⚖️ Health Policy: Process and Power

📈 Demographic Methods

💷 Introduction to Health Economics

🌍 Environment, Health and Sustainable Development

📊 Basic Statistics for Public Health and Policy

🔎 Basic Epidemiology

Explore the modules and apply via the link below by 1 September.



https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/courses/modules/intensive-modules/module-list?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=

Looking to expand your public health skills without committing to a full master’s programme? Our individual Term 1 modul...
12/08/2026

Looking to expand your public health skills without committing to a full master’s programme? Our individual Term 1 modules offer focused study across four key areas:

📊 Basic Statistics for Public Health and Policy – develop the skills to interpret and apply statistics in public health.

🌍 Environment, Health and Sustainable Development – explore how environmental challenges affect health and how they can be addressed through policy and practice.

⚖️ Health Policy: Process and Power – understand the processes and forms of power that shape health policy.

🏥 Health Services – take a multidisciplinary approach to understanding health service delivery, provision and improvement.

Study alongside LSHTM MSc students and learn from experts at the UK’s leading public health institute. Applications open until 1 September 2026.

Find the right module for you via the link below. 👇

https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/courses/modules/intensive-modules/module-list?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=

“For many, it is more than a job - it is a mission.” - Dr Dirk LamprechtFrom hospital environments to drug discovery in ...
11/08/2026

“For many, it is more than a job - it is a mission.” - Dr Dirk Lamprecht

From hospital environments to drug discovery in endemic regions, antimicrobial resistance research is raising urgent questions for global health.
Recent articles from LSHTM’s AMR Centre explore whether disinfectant use in healthcare settings deserves further investigation, and how research partnerships and innovation are shaping the future of AMR work in South Africa.

🔗Read the latest AMR Centre articles via the link in the comments.

Want to deepen your understanding of AMR? LSHTM’s 5-day online short course brings together world-leading experts from the AMR Centre and external partners, covering AMR from multiple disciplines and sectors. Fee reductions available.

✍️Apply via the link below by 1 Sept.

10/08/2026

"If you want to be among the leading experts in public global health, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is the place to be."

🎓 Meet Reagan, a Scholar who studied MSc Public Health at LSHTM and now works as an Early Career Researcher in climate health at the MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit.

Reagan's journey highlights how a world-class education, a global network and meaningful connections can help shape a career dedicated to improving health outcomes.

💡 Could a Chevening Scholarship help you achieve your goals?

Applications for the Chevening Scholarships 2027/28 are now open and will close on 6 October 2026.

LSHTM applications open in November 2026, but you can apply for Chevening first and indicate your intended programme as part of your scholarship application.

Learn more👇️

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07/08/2026

The answer is: "𝐈’𝐦 𝐬𝐨 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝 𝐈 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤." What's the question?⁠
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🧬➡️🌍Laura took a leap of faith by quitting her job in a biotech lab to pursue her long-held passion for . ⁠
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Now studying the MSc Control of Infectious Diseases at LSHTM, she’s exploring everything from epidemiology and mosquito dissection to global WASH initiatives. 🦟💧⁠
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📲 Read Laura’s advice if you're thinking of a career change - link in comments
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How do researchers and health professionals determine whether medicines are both safe and effective?Develop your underst...
06/08/2026

How do researchers and health professionals determine whether medicines are both safe and effective?

Develop your understanding of pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacovigilance with LSHTM’s intensive, modular course. You’ll explore the risks and benefits of medicines, adverse drug effects, real-world data, study design and pharmaceutical risk management.

Choose the full Professional Certificate or register for individual blocks to suit your professional needs and availability. Fee reductions available.

📚️Full course: Professional Certificate in Pharmacoepidemiology & Pharmacovigilance
Running from 9 November 2026 - 30 June 2027

🔎Block 1: Introduction to Pharmacoepidemiology
Running from 9 - 13 November 2026

💉Block 2: Introduction to Pharmacovigilance
Running from 1 - 5 February 2027

💊Block 3: Intermediate Pharmacoepidemiology & Pharmacovigilance
Running from 15 - 19 March 2027

Apply now: https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/courses/short-courses/pharmacoepi-pharmacovigilance-london?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=short-course&utm_content=certificate-pepi

Working full-time in the pharmaceutical industry, Simon Klaus shares how distance learning has made it possible to pursu...
05/08/2026

Working full-time in the pharmaceutical industry, Simon Klaus shares how distance learning has made it possible to pursue his passion for global health without putting his career on hold. Through studying MSc Health in Humanitarian Crises, he’s building the skills to navigate complex health challenges in crisis settings.

Explore Simon’s journey via the link below ✍️

https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/student-experience/blogs/2026/simons-story-how-distance-learning-makes-studying-global-health-possible?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=general

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