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Isaac Omari, an MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student and class representative, reflects on how shared vulnerability strengthened his cohort.
Launch of the Carers Working Group
The Carers Working Group at NDPCHS brings together staff and students to improve support for colleagues balancing work with caring responsibilities.
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.
Why where you live might be affecting your antibiotic prescriptions – and why that matters
Older Americans who live in poorer areas are more likely to receive antibiotics, but is this due to socioeconomic deprivation alone or could the area they live influence how their care is delivered? Associate Professor Catia Nicodemo and colleagues set out to answer just that.
Innovation, inequalities and interdisciplinary care: The Cancer and Primary Care Research International Network (Ca-PRI) Conference 2025
Members of our Cancer Theme recently attended the Cancer and Primary Care Research International Network (Ca-PRI) Conference, where several team members were recognised and celebrated for their work.
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.
Beyond birthweight: Unpacking how a mother's background shapes a preterm baby's adult wellbeing
A recent study explored how a mother's socioeconomic background shapes the adult life of a baby born preterm or with a low birth weight. Dr Corneliu Bolbocean discusses the findings of his research and what can be done to provide more equal support.
Social Scientists in our department: what do they do and what difference do they make?
Find out how social scientists in our department are shaping primary health care through collaborative, theory-driven research. From digital health to health inequalities, their research helps shape policy, improve services, and understand the social factors influencing health and care.
Connecting with nature: A wellbeing walk at Harcourt Arboretum
Colleagues from the department took part in a guided wellbeing walk at Harcourt Arboretum, exploring the calming effects of nature as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Highlights from Oxford University GP Society Conference 2025
Fifth-year medical student and current President of Oxford University's GP Society (GPSoc) Emma Clarke shares highlights from the Oxford GP Society Conference 2025.
From Bedside to Boardroom, Research to Policy: The Central Role of Nurses in Asthma Care
Monica Fletcher OBE explores the vital role of nurses in asthma care beyond clinical intervention. Discover how nurses bridge medical science with human experience, from bedside to policy development, and why their leadership is crucial for World Asthma Day and International Nurses Day 2025.
Maternal mental health matters: Supporting all new mothers
As we mark Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, Jennifer MacLellan reflects on her work with women experiencing barriers to healthcare
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
In this blog, Amelia Talbot shares her personal experience of living with bipolar disorder and offers thoughtful reflections on how workplaces can better support colleagues with mental health conditions.
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.
Building confidence in facilitation: Lessons from a PPI training workshop
Many researchers feel uncertain when asked to facilitate group discussions as part of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) work. In this blog, PPI Manager Polly Kerr shares her experience attending and co-delivering a facilitation training workshop aimed at helping researchers gain skills, confidence and practical tools for successful PPI sessions.
“Better ethics - better research”: Ethics and ethnographic research in NHS and social care settings
What are the ethical challenges of ethnographic research in health and care settings? Catherine Pope and Nici Mackintosh, University of Leicester, explore this question and share insights from their recent symposium – and call for more proportionate, inclusive, and practice-based approaches.
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.
Finding calm and connection through nature and creativity
Karen Morecroft and Charlotte Thompson-Grant share how connecting with nature supports their wellbeing – and how creative and practical actions can help us feel more grounded in the face of environmental challenges.
Seasonal fruit and vegetables!
As spring arrives, it's the perfect time to enjoy fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables, which are more nutritious, flavourful, and eco-friendly. Lia Willis, a member of the Green Impact Team, highlights the benefits of eating in-season produce and offers practical tips for incorporating it into your diet while supporting local communities and reducing your carbon footprint.
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.