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Students from our courses have diverse and interesting backgrounds. Olukayode Fasominu shares his insights on how his quest for making real change, and joining the MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership course has served to help him to connect and make friendships along the way.
Leadership across difference: Trust as the currency of collective action
In response to Professor Kamal R. Mahtani's recent blog dedicated to Cohort 2, Olukayode Fasominu, a Cohort 2 alumnus of the MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership programme, reflects on why trust is the foundation of effective leadership, enabling collective action across difference in complex global health settings.
Nipple shields to support breastfeeding – a co-production workshop
Nipple shields can make a real difference to breastfeeding, but people's experiences of using them vary, and there are still many unanswered questions about how safe and effective they are. Our Nipple Shields to Support Breastfeeding project aims to review the evidence to support parents. In this blog, PPI participants and researchers share their reflections on a recent event that will shape how the new research will be shared with those that need it most.
From ballet to DPhil: completing a doctorate at 78
After a 60-year career in professional ballet, a Rosamund Snow Scholar shares their experience of completing an Oxford DPhil at 78, researching how clinicians communicate with elite dancers facing career-ending injuries.
Lessons on accompaniment: November edition of the Decolonising Global Health series
Drawing on parallels between palliative care and global health practice, MSc in Translational Health Sciences alumnae Debbie Dada and Anne Neumann reflect on the concept of ‘accompaniment’ - walking alongside communities, listening deeply and committing to shared struggle. They invite readers to consider how relational practice can help reimagine decolonisation as co-liberation.
CEBM Medical Students: Taking a systematic review from concept to publication
Holden Eaton (left), Kate Eastwick-Jones (centre) and Archie Watt (right) recently graduated from the undergraduate medical education programme at the University of Oxford. During their studies, they participated in a two-week Special Study Theme (SST) with the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (CEBM). In this blog, they share about their experiences of the SST and publishing their work.
Mariana Schliebs (née Patiño): Looking back on the MSc in Applied Digital Health programme
Recent MSc in Applied Digital Health alumnus Mariana Schliebs (née Patiño) shares her experiences of the programme and advice for prospective applicants.
Leveraging collaboration and systems thinking to build a climate-resilient health system in Canada
In this blog, MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership students Dr Bhavini Gohel and Sara Turcotte draw on their learning from the programme to explore how collaboration and systems thinking can drive climate-resilient, low-carbon healthcare in Canada.
Inside Oxford’s MSc in Translational Health Sciences: A Q&A with current student Amaani Khan
Current MSc student in Translational Health Sciences Amaani Khan shares her experiences of studying at Oxford. She discusses what brought her to the programme, the benefits of its interdisciplinary and flexible course structure and the strong academic and pastoral support available. Amaani also reflects on college life, the vibrant city of Oxford and offers advice for prospective students considering the course.
A DPhil is as much about developing yourself as a researcher as it is about your specific project: Laiba Husain, DPhil in Translational Health Sciences alumna shares her journey
Dr Laiba Husain, first ever student to complete the DPhil in Translational Health Sciences, researcher at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences and tutor in digital health on the MSc in Translational Health Sciences shares her reflections on the programme, her experiences and motivations prior to joining and her advice to people considering undertaking the DPhil.
Making interdisciplinary connections: Marisha Boyd’s reflections on the MSc in Applied Digital Health and beyond
Marisha Boyd reflects on her MSc in Applied Digital Health journey at Oxford so far, sharing how interdisciplinary learning, global experiences and diverse connections have shaped her academic and professional growth.
The power of the Oxford alumni network: How MGHL connections and collaborations are reshaping global healthcare
MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership (MGHL) alumni James Castro and Ryan Donnelly, together with Oxford alumna Rebecca Springer, highlight the power of the Oxford network, forging collaborations that drive innovation and improve healthcare outcomes globally.
‘Manufacturing consent’ in global health education and research: February’s edition of the Decolonising Global Health blog series
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.
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.
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.
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.
A depoliticised global health is one that is disingenuous in its calls for decolonisation and fundamentally crippled in its efforts to bring about true global health justice
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Recent MSc in Translational Health Sciences graduate Debbie 'Dada' Dada shares her experience of and takeaways from attending the Translational Science and Global Health module.
MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership alumni spotlight: Jehanzeb Ilahi and Suzanne Schmidt begin their DPhil in Primary Health Care
MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership (MGHL) cohort 1 alumni Jehanzeb Ilahi and Suzanne Schmidt are welcomed back to the department as they start their new journeys as DPhil students in Primary Health Care. Read this blog to hear about their MGHL programme experience, motivations for pursuing a DPhil, and advice for prospective students.
Sow, grow, succeed: 10 life lessons for new students
MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Zoe Urban shares valuable lessons she learned from both gardening and education. She uses the metaphor of tending a garden to offer 10 practical tips and reflections for new students embarking on their Oxford journey. From recognising seasons of change to embracing failure and cultivating growth, Zoe’s reflections provide thoughtful guidance for those looking to thrive in their studies and beyond.
Learning from COVID-19: Refining health policies for effective Mpox control
In his latest thought-provoking analysis, MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Olukayode (Kayode) Fasominu dissects the intricate dance between policy decisions and on-the-ground consequences for healthcare delivery. He offers a fresh, student's-eye view on how lessons learned from our global COVID-19 response could revolutionise our approach to Mpox and future health crises. Prepare to have your perspective challenged and expanded as this rising star in public health shares his cutting-edge insights.
World Food Day 2024: My journey into behavioural science and meat consumption
World Food Day highlights a pressing reality: food insecurity continues to affect millions around the world, exacerbated by climate change, inflation and geopolitical conflicts. In recognition of this year's World Food Day, DPhil student Elif Naz Çoker shares insights from her research and experiences of the DPhil in Primary Health Care programme. Elif is a member of the Sustainable Healthy Food Group within our Health Behaviours team, which focuses on developing policies and interventions that aim to foster healthier, more sustainable food environments, offering crucial steps toward a future where nutritious food is accessible to all.