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In May's edition of our 12-part Decolonising Global Health blog series, Dr Davide Bilardi, Teaching Fellow and senior academic on the Master’s in Global Healthcare Leadership, reflects on the deeply personal and ongoing journey of decolonising the self. Drawing on his time at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust in Kenya and his return to academia in the UK, Davide explores the complexities of power, positionality and privilege in global health.
Out of Africa: The journey to decolonise myself
In May's edition of our 12-part Decolonising Global Health blog series, Dr Davide Bilardi, Teaching Fellow and senior academic on the Master’s in Global Healthcare Leadership, reflects on the deeply personal and ongoing journey of decolonising the self. Drawing on his time at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust in Kenya and his return to academia in the UK, Davide explores the complexities of power, positionality and privilege in global health.
Building Academic Bridges in Challenging Times: Launching the Clinical Communication Club for Ukraine-based students
After relocating from Ukraine to the UK, British Academy and CARA Fellow Dr Liliia Bespala wanted to find a way to support the thousands of students who remained at Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University. She set up the Clinical Communication Club, a virtual forum designed to introduce Ukrainian medical students and early-career researchers to evidence-based communication science.
Whose health counts? Decolonising Global Health in a digitally connected world
In April's edition of our 12-part Decolonising Global Health blog series, MSc in Applied Digital Health student and management consultant Aditi Kapadia offers a thought-provoking reflection on what it means to truly decolonise health systems in a digitally connected world. Drawing on her lived experiences in India and Australia, she challenges the dominance of Western paradigms in global health and calls for a more inclusive, pluralistic approach.
The unending war between poverty, power, and infectious disease: March’s edition of the Decolonising Global Health blog series
In this third instalment of our 12-part Decolonising Global Health series, Maju Brunette joins us again as she reflects on the deep-rooted links between poverty, power and the spread of infectious diseases, focusing on tuberculosis (TB) and its disproportionate impact on marginalised communities in the Global South. Writing from Lima on World TB Day, she invites readers to consider how global health can move beyond biomedical responses to address the structural inequalities that allow diseases like TB to persist.
‘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.
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.
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.
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
- Alumni
- Global perspective
- MSc in Translational Health Sciences
- Short Courses in Translational Health Sciences
- Students
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.
Global reflections – how Nigeria is building health security resilience from ideas to impact
In the wake of COVID-19 exposing vulnerabilities in pandemic preparedness globally, Nigeria is taking proactive measures to fortify its health security resilience through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). This piece, written by a current student provides an in-depth look at the innovative strategies and tailored approaches NCDC is implementing to address vulnerabilities.
Celebrating diversity – an introduction to Nigerian students on the Oxford MGHL Masters
The MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership (MGHL) programme welcomes diversity with open arms, including Nigerian participants who bring unique perspectives and experiences to the cohort. Written by members of cohort 2, this piece celebrates the rich cultural tapestry and academic excellence that our Nigerian students contribute to the MGHL community.
Adventures in learning, fuelled by curiosity and solidarity - insights from current MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership (MGHL) students
As part of our MSc student blogs series, we hear insights from students on our MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership programme, run in collaboration with the Said Business School. They share their experiences of running an immersive student event and celebrating their shared passion for coffee.
Forging bonds that defy borders: Oxford MGHL beyond borders, connecting and reconnecting to sustain friendships – insights from a current student
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.
A Masters in Applied Digital Health to pursuing a Doctorate in Primary Care - evolving perspectives from Ashley Murray
- Alumni
- DPhil Programmes
- Department
- Global perspective
- Health behaviours
- MSc in Applied Digital Health
- Policy & health systems
Ashley Murray shares perspectives from her educational path spanning a master's degree in Applied Digital Health to beginning doctoral studies focused on Primary Care.
Introducing the Oxford Global Healthcare Network
A blog by Dr Gurpreet Singh Kalra and Shawn D. Mathis, members of cohort 1 of the MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership
A unique learning opportunity with the purpose of saving lives
- Digital health & innovation
- Global perspective
- Health Services Research
- MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership
- Policy & health systems
- Research methods & EBM
- Students
In this blog, Dr Junior Mudji from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), shares his experience of studying on the Masters programme in Global Healthcare Leadership.