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The importance of Mental Health conversations: Building a culture of vulnerability and support
Klaudia 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.
Breaking Barriers in Medicine: A Journey of Resilience
For 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.
What health systems can learn from the human body: MGHL student Isra AlBastaki on resilience and leadership
MSc 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.
World Cancer Day 2025: United By Unique
On 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.
Introducing the 'Decolonising Global Health' 12-part blog series: Rejecting the single story
MSc 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.
Digital health meets disability health care advocacy: Alexandra Wong’s MSc story
Alexandra (Zandy) Wong shares her experiences so far of the MSc in Applied Digital Health course, bridging digital health and disability health care advocacy.
How the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme is Transforming Primary Care in England
The 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
Reflections from the roundtable discussion on the role of policy, advocacy, and financing in addressing climate-related health challenges
Four MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership students share notes and reflections from a hybrid roundtable they hosted at the Saïd Business School to discuss 'The Role of Policy, Advocacy, and Financing in Addressing Climate-related Health Challenges.'
Can we get to overseas conferences without wrecking the planet?
Two 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.
Academic Leadership: Sit on the sidelines or ‘dare greatly’?
As the first cohort of MSc Global Healthcare Leadership graduates, Professor Kamal Mahtani reflects on leadership's core challenge: daring to make a difference.
Insights into social prescribing link worker roles in primary care
Stephanie Tierney and Kamal Mahtani describe outputs from a study they co-led, funded by the NIHR HSDR programme, on link workers’ role in primary care.
Running on leadership: Reflections from MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Sarah Salvis
Sarah 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.
NDPCHS Undergraduate Career Pathways: Exploring opportunities in academic primary care, research and medicine
Priya 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.
Cultivating kindness in academic life
Academic careers can be high-pressure, but kindness—towards ourselves and others—can make a big difference. In this blog, Nicola explores how small, intentional acts of kindness can foster a more supportive and compassionate academic community.
MSc in Translational Health Sciences: Current student Sachi Chan shares why she chose the programme and her experiences so far
MSc Translational Health Sciences (THS) student Sachi Chan shares her journey at Oxford so far, why she chose THS and her future aspirations.
Inclusive research for women’s health: A collaborative approach
Our 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.
“Educate. Advocate. Act now” – What Infection, Respiratory, and Acute Care group (IRAC) has been up to for World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW)
In 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.
Sustainable Health Care: Student perspectives on our new Translational Health Sciences module
Three students—Dr Louisa Chenciner, Dr Monika Chowaniec, and Dr Ravi Lukha—share 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.
Being a visible LGBTQ+ ally: small actions make big differences
In this post for Transgender Awareness Week, Lucy Cureton reflects on her role as a University LGBT+ Ally and explains why visible allyship and speaking up against microaggressions are vital for creating an inclusive workplace.
Reconnecting with nature: A wellbeing walk at Harcourt Arboretum
Department members reflect on a midweek wellbeing boost at Harcourt Arboretum, discovering the calming benefits of nature and the treasures in the University's tree collection.