In this second instalment of our 12-part 'Decolonising Global Health' series, we welcome back Maju Brunette to examine the complex dynamics of consent in global health education and research. The series features monthly contributions and perspectives from scholars and practitioners committed to decolonising global health.
\n \n\n \n \nTo mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025, the team involved in our Young Persons Advisory Group share their reflections on building a representative and inclusive community to support the next generation.
\n \n\n \n \nKlaudia Budniak reflects on her past experience in the corporate world, where overwork was glorified, leading her to ignore signs of burnout until her health suffered. Through changing jobs and completing Mental Health First Aid training, Klaudia learned the power of open conversations, active listening, and fostering a culture of psychological safety to support mental well-being.
\n \n\n \n \nFor Race Equality Week (3 - 9 February 2025) Phoenix Guwa, a Medical Graduate from Oxford and now a Foundation Doctor in London, shares a personal reflection on breaking barriers in medicine.
\n \n\n \n \nMSc in Global Healthcare Leadership (MGHL) student Isra AlBastaki explores what health systems can learn from the human body, drawing parallels between biological resilience and organisational agility.
\n \n\n \n \nOn World Cancer Day, Dr Sharon Tonner reflects on the theme 'United by Unique', sharing how the team in our Cancer Theme is navigating and addressing the need for patient centred care and inclusive, equitable research.
\n \n\n \n \nMSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Maju Brunette introduces our new 12-part blog series titled, 'Decolonising Global Health'. This series explores critical perspectives on power, equity, and transformation in global health. The first blog, 'Rejecting the single story', reflects on the impact of narratives in shaping global health and the urgent need to move beyond incomplete and inaccurate models.
\n \n\n \n \nAlexandra (Zandy) Wong shares her experiences so far of the MSc in Applied Digital Health course, bridging digital health and disability health care advocacy.
\n \n\n \n \nThe Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme aims to give patients access to a more diverse and specialised care team in general practice. Here, Dr Catia Nicodemo discusses new research evaluating how the scheme is reshaping prescription practices and patient satisfaction across England
\n \n\n \n \nFour MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership students share notes and reflections from a hybrid roundtable they hosted at the Sa\u00efd Business School to discuss 'The Role of Policy, Advocacy, and Financing in Addressing Climate-related Health Challenges.'
\n \n\n \n \nTwo Oxford researchers share their eye-opening journey to a conference in Marrakesh by train and ferry instead of flying. Discover the challenges, unexpected joys, and compelling environmental case for low-carbon academic travel.
\n \n\n \n \nAs the first cohort of MSc Global Healthcare Leadership graduates, Professor Kamal Mahtani reflects on leadership's core challenge: daring to make a difference.
\n \n\n \n \nStephanie Tierney and Kamal Mahtani describe outputs from a study they co-led, funded by the NIHR HSDR programme, on link workers\u2019 role in primary care.
\n \n\n \n \nSarah Salvis, Emergency Medical Services Chief in Canada and MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership (MGHL) student shares a personal reflection on how her time on the course has shaped her practice as a leader.
\n \n\n \n \nPriya Sarma, a 1st Year Graduate-Entry Medicine student, offers a peek behind the curtain of the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences' Career Pathways event. She shares her experience, highlighting the diverse career pathways in academic primary care, as well as the research opportunities and practical advice gained during the event.
\n \n\n \n \nAcademic careers can be high-pressure, but kindness\u2014towards ourselves and others\u2014can make a big difference. In this blog, Nicola explores how small, intentional acts of kindness can foster a more supportive and compassionate academic community.
\n \n\n \n \nMSc Translational Health Sciences (THS) student Sachi Chan shares her journey at Oxford so far, why she chose THS and her future aspirations.
\n \n\n \n \nOur recent Research Showcase focused on transforming health care for women. Here, Rebekah Burrow reflects on the the key ideas from the day - inclusion, collaboration and public involvement.
\n \n\n \n \nIn alignment with the theme \"Educate. Advocate. Act now\" for World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, the Infection, Respiratory, and Acute Care (IRAC) group has been actively engaging in multidisciplinary research and public outreach. Their efforts aim to raise awareness and promote solutions to combat antimicrobial resistance, one of the most pressing global health threats today.
\n \n\n \n \nThree students\u2014Dr Louisa Chenciner, Dr Monika Chowaniec, and Dr Ravi Lukha\u2014share their experiences from the newly introduced Sustainable Health Care module, which can be taken as part of the MSc in Translational Health Sciences or as a standalone short course.
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