London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

🎉We’re the #1 university in the UK for public health for the 10th year in a row. The 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects has just been released & puts LSHTM in the top spot in the UK, and #2 in the world for #PublicHealth. Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

LSHTM & @granthamicl.bsky.social estimated 50k people died from heat-related causes in Europe this summer. In @theguardian.com, Dr Malcolm Mistry says, “even more alarming is the proportion of these deaths we attribute to anthropogenic climate change.” More 👉 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

🆕 Regional divide in health misinformation impacts and skills, analysis of UK survey data suggests Findings highlight need for campaigns to give people skills & resources to identify/factcheck health claims & resist dangerous health #misinformation More 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

🆕 Regional divide in health misinformation impacts and skills, analysis of UK survey data suggests Findings highlight need for campaigns to give people skills & resources to identify/factcheck health claims & resist dangerous health #misinformation More 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

🔬 Hidden world of “kissing bug” parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi, nesting within a human fibroblast cell is revealed in an image by LSHTM student Richard Atherton. The image received an honourable mention in the Nikon Small World photomicrography competition. Read more 👉 lnkd.in/p/eEHCMr_U

🔬 Hidden world of “kissing bug” parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi, nesting within a human fibroblast cell is revealed in an image by LSHTM student Richard Atherton. The image received an honourable mention in the Nikon Small World photomicrography competition. Read more 👉 lnkd.in/p/eEHCMr_U

From student to Research Fellow, Dr Meherunissa Hamid (DrPH, 2025) shares how @lshtm.bsky.social shaped her commitment to bridging research, policy and lived experience. Read her blog: www.lshtm.ac.uk/aboutus/alum...

More than 50,000 heat-related deaths are estimated to have occurred in European urban areas during summer 2026, modelling by LSHTM & @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social suggests. Around 2/3 of these deaths have been linked to human-induced climate change. Read more👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Over 50,000 estimated to have died in urban areas during Europe’s sweltering summer in 2026, with climate change responsible for two thirds, finds two new studies by @lshtm.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social in @nathealth.nature.com @clairbarnes.bsky.social explains the findings 🎬 👇 [1/4]

More than 50,000 heat-related deaths are estimated to have occurred in European urban areas during summer 2026, modelling by LSHTM & @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social suggests. Around 2/3 of these deaths have been linked to human-induced climate change. Read more👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

🦟 Could a shea butter-based repellent help prevent malaria? A new study led by @lshtm.bsky.social’s @jackiecook.bsky.social, in collaboration with institut Pierre Richet and funded by FID, will test whether MAÏA can help protect children in Côte d’Ivoire from malaria. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4srWeRR

Collaboration is key to advancing #TBResearch! Our annual retreat brought together researchers from @lshtm.bsky.social, @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social and @thruzim.bsky.social to strengthen partnerships, shape future research priorities and increase impact. Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

Interested in implementation science? Join us to explore how innovations are introduced, embedded, and sustained in real-world health and care settings.  📍In person, London  📅16-18 February 2027  Apply now 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course... #ImpSci

🏛️ Don't forget to join us at @lshtm.bsky.social this Wednesday for the 2026 Anne Mills Health Economics Lecture The lecture will compare cost-effectiveness analysis and benefit-cost analyses in #Healthecon and #PublicHealth research Join us 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

“Talent is not the problem. Access is.” This #BlackHistoryMonth, Dr @wendesafari.bsky.social, Research Fellow at @lshtm.bsky.social, reflects on why diverse voices matter in global health research. Read her reflections 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

The 2026 LSHTM Alumni magazine is out now!🎉 Discover the latest global alumni stories about tackling some of the world's biggest #PublicHealth challenges, research highlights and School news. @lshtmalumni.bsky.social 📚 Read the latest issue online: www.lshtm.ac.uk/media/103721...

The 2026 LSHTM Alumni magazine is out now!🎉 Discover the latest global alumni stories about tackling some of the world's biggest #PublicHealth challenges, research highlights and School news. @lshtmalumni.bsky.social 📚 Read the latest issue online: www.lshtm.ac.uk/media/103721...

Ukrainian ‘Vampire’ drones are flying food into a town besieged by the Russian army amid ongoing shortages. In the @telegraph.co.uk, Marko Kerac explains the potential long-term health complications of not getting enough food or nutrients. Read more 👉 www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...

🦟 Could genetically modified mosquitoes help control malaria? A new study led by @lshtm.bsky.social 's Prof @jackiecook.bsky.social will evaluate their potential to reduce malaria transmission in Djibouti. Read more 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen... #Malaria

Why is syphilis increasing globally, and what should we do about it? Join Prof. Michael Marks (@drmichaelmarks.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social) for the hybrid Bradford Hill Seminar on 28 Oct, 1-2pm as he explores the global syphilis epidemic. Click here to register - buff.ly/Ciat0vl

How do we build more extensive and robust referral systems for maternal and newborn survival? Find out by accessing the recording of our webinar featuring representatives of @lshtm.bsky.social, @who.int, and others this #WebinarWednesday 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1uT...

Meet our academic community and explore postgraduate study at an LSHTM Open Evening this November. 🎓 Taught Programmes Open Evening: 18 Nov, 17:30 - 19:30, Keppel Street 🔬 Doctoral Studies Information Evening: 26 Nov, 17:30 - 19:00, Keppel Street or online 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...

Meet our academic community and explore postgraduate study at an LSHTM Open Evening this November. 🎓 Taught Programmes Open Evening: 18 Nov, 17:30 - 19:30, Keppel Street 🔬 Doctoral Studies Information Evening: 26 Nov, 17:30 - 19:00, Keppel Street or online 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...

Integrating AI into screening programmes for diabetic retinopathy could help more people access sight-saving eye care. New LSHTM research finds people receiving AI-supported screening were almost twice as likely to attend specialist follow-up. Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

How can health data deliver more value to patients and communities? At #AfricaHealthTechSummit2026, @lshtm.bsky.social Research Degree student @wmwanika2026.bsky.social highlighted the need for stronger health data systems that improve patient care. Read her reflections 👉 bit.ly/4ev7J59

Who will lead the WHO next, and what will it mean for TB? Our Co-Director Prof Toyin Togun attended @who.int World Health Summit alongside @lshtm.bsky.social's Director Prof Liam Smeeth, where the future of global health leadership and equity were among the key topics on the agenda. #WHS2026

Ahead of #WorldMentalHealthDay tomorrow, hear from five @lshtm.bsky.social MSc Global Mental Health alumni who are helping shape the road to 2030 through research, policy, advocacy, and care. 🌍💚 Read their reflections: www.lshtm.ac.uk/aboutus/alum...

📊 Our four-day @lshtm.bsky.social course provides you with the knowledge to design, analyse and interpret quantitative systematic reviews in #PublicHealth Ideal for aspiring #HealthData researchers to learn how to conduct high quality reviews Apply by 19 October 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

LSHTM experts reflect on “the significant milestone” of the launch of Phase I Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine clinical trial in Uganda by MRC/URVI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit. 👉 bit.ly/4e2JLOv 📸: MRC/URVI & LSHTM Uganda @seruminstindia.bsky.social @cepi.net @ovg.ox.ac.uk @psioxford.bsky.social

🌱 From soils and crops to animals, human health and the climate: plastic pollution can reverberate across entire food systems. Explore a new technical brief and interactive One Health framework co-developed by @anhacademy.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social & @fao.org 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

🌍 Attending #ASTMH in National Harbor this November? Join @lshtm.bsky.social alumni, students, & staff at our reception: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2002050903... Presenting or exhibiting at ASTMH? Let us know! We'd love to attend your session and connect with you. Contact: alumni@lshtm.ac.uk ☕️

Reports of a suspected plague-related death in Russia have prompted quarantine measures. In the @metro.co.uk, Brendan Wren explains while the risk to the public is likely low, "we need to monitor” and take sensible precautions. Read more 👉 metro.co.uk/2026/10/05/w...

BREAKING NEWS: A suspected #plague death has been reported in #Russia LSHTM expert explains current risk to humans is likely low, but shows importance of biosafety procedures. Read more: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... #PublicHealth

BREAKING NEWS: A suspected #plague death has been reported in #Russia LSHTM expert explains current risk to humans is likely low, but shows importance of biosafety procedures. Read more: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... #PublicHealth

#UKPHRST (@ukhsa.bsky.social 🤝 @lshtm.bsky.social ) is supporting the #Ebola outbreak response and continues to work alongside communities and local authorities in South Sudan to strengthen #Ebola preparedness. Read more 👇 www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...

Looking to understand the impact and influence of commercial determinants of health (CDOH) on health equity and policy? Our short course helps to build your understanding of CDOH concepts and practical research methods. 📅2 – 4 December 2026 | Online Apply now 👉 bit.ly/4sYUYow

Health misinformation is a problem we can no longer ignore. In @theguardian.com, Liam Smeeth warns about those looking to "profit out of people’s understandable fears and confusion when it comes to serious health issues." Read more 👉 www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

📢 4 out of 10 UK adults aged 18-24 know someone who has suffered serious harm from a health decision based on #misinformation Serious harms include: -Contracting a preventable disease -Delaying medical treatment -Suffering symptoms longer than necessary Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/res...

Health misinformation is a problem we can no longer ignore. In @theguardian.com, Liam Smeeth warns about those looking to "profit out of people’s understandable fears and confusion when it comes to serious health issues." Read more 👉 www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

📢 4 out of 10 UK adults aged 18-24 know someone who has suffered serious harm from a health decision based on #misinformation Serious harms include: -Contracting a preventable disease -Delaying medical treatment -Suffering symptoms longer than necessary Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/res...

Social care reform needs to be about more than protecting the NHS. Following Andy Burnham’s speech at The Labour Party Conference, Shereen Hussein highlights the need to recognise social care as a major social and economic institution in its own right. Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Social care reform needs to be about more than protecting the NHS. Following Andy Burnham’s speech at The Labour Party Conference, Shereen Hussein highlights the need to recognise social care as a major social and economic institution in its own right. Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

📢 Deadline extended to 7 October! Know an outstanding emerging researcher in TB/HIV? Nominate them for the 2026 Stephen Lawn TB-HIV Research Leadership Prize, recognising innovative research focused on sub-Saharan Africa. Find out more 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen... #TB #HIV #TBResearch

🧬 Faster genomic surveillance could strengthen infection control in Tunisia. New research by led @danaait.bsky.social shows whole-genome sequencing could be cost-saving when results reach infection control teams within four days. Read more 👇 🔗 bit.ly/4dboOAA

Join LSHTM’s online AI in Health short course (24-27 Nov 2026) to learn key concepts in machine learning, computer vision and LLMs, and explore ethical, regulatory and practical applications of AI in healthcare and public health. 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

🦟 What role does vitamin B6 play in malaria transmission? New research from @lshtm.bsky.social & @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social shows malaria parasites rely on vitamin B6 to develop inside mosquitoes, highlighting potential new ways to block transmission New findings, new clues👀 🔗 bit.ly/4yiU8pJ

🆕1 in 5 young people in UK regret a health decision they made based on #misinformation A new LSHTM report reveals public attitudes & exposure to false or misleading health information. Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

🆕1 in 5 young people in UK regret a health decision they made based on #misinformation A new LSHTM report reveals public attitudes & exposure to false or misleading health information. Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

LSHTM alumnus Dr Silviu Domente appointed by @who.int as its new representative in Ukraine.  Dr Domente, who studied MSc Public Health by Distance Learning at LSHTM in 2010, said: "My years at LSHTM gave me the foundation I still rely on...” Read more👉 www.who.int/europe/news/...

LSHTM alumnus Dr Silviu Domente appointed by @who.int as its new representative in Ukraine.  Dr Domente, who studied MSc Public Health by Distance Learning at LSHTM in 2010, said: "My years at LSHTM gave me the foundation I still rely on...” Read more👉 www.who.int/europe/news/...

👋It's #WelcomeWeek and we're excited to welcome our new & returning students. Here's to a successful year of study and research! Check out our packed programme of events designed to help you settle in and learn more about our vibrant, global LSHTM community. 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/new-st...