Featured Blogs
Academic Leadership: Sit on the sidelines or ‘dare greatly’?
11 December 2024
As the first cohort of MSc Global Healthcare Leadership graduates, Professor Kamal Mahtani reflects on leadership's core challenge: daring to make a difference.
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Giving young people a voice in research
11 February 2025
To 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.
Reflections from an MSc in Applied Digital Health student Aditi Kapadia on the promise, potential and risks of digital health
20 March 2025
Are digital technologies the answer to modern healthcare challenges? MSc Applied Digital Health student Aditi explores nuanced answers to this question, emphasising the need for a people-centred approach, considering space, place and context.
Lessons in Confidence and Career Growth: Reflections on Katrina Turner’s Talk
Professor Katrina Turner’s talk on succeeding in academia highlighted the importance of embracing non-linear career paths, taking risks, and finding motivation in meaningful work. Ru Jia reflects on these insights, sharing how they have shaped her journey as an Early- and Mid-Career Researcher.
Celebrating Social Prescribing day: Reflecting on a year of local, national and international collaborations
To mark Social Prescribing Day 2025, Associate Professor Stephanie Tierney and Professor Kamal Mahtani reflect on activities undertaken by members of the Oxford Social Prescribing Research Network (OXSOP) in the past year.
The power of the Oxford alumni network: How MGHL connections and collaborations are reshaping global healthcare
12 March 2025
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.
From early life to ageing well: Advancing Women's Health through research and community initiatives
7 March 2025
This International Women's Day, we’re proud to celebrate the vital research and community projects in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences that are improving women's health at every stage of life.
‘Manufacturing consent’ in global health education and research: February’s edition of the Decolonising Global Health blog series
28 February 2025
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.
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
6 February 2025
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
6 February 2025
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
31 January 2025
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
29 January 2025
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
19 December 2024
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?
16 December 2024
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.
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
5 December 2024
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
4 December 2024
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
2 December 2024
MSc Translational Health Sciences (THS) student Sachi Chan shares her journey at Oxford so far, why she chose THS and her future aspirations.