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Oxford Summer Academy for the Social Science of Health Innovation 2026

Monday, 24 August 2026 to Wednesday, 26 August 2026

St Hilda's College, Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DY

Hosted by ths-summeracademy@phc.ox.ac.uk

Following the success of our inaugural Academy last year, we are delighted to offer our second Translational Health Sciences Summer Academy. Building on the successful MSc in Translational Health Sciences at the University of Oxford, this Summer Academy takes an interdisciplinary approach to translating healthcare innovations into practice globally.

The Summer Academy will be led by:

Programme Directors Dr Anne Ferrey and Professor Trisha Greenhalgh

Deputy Director Dr Rachna Begh

 

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN: Register here

 

this year's THEMES

  • Health Technology: AI, Innovation and Ethics

  • The Women's Health Revolution: Women’s and Reproductive Health Equity

  • Global Health Resilience: The Consequences of Funding Divestment

 

Event Programme

  • Plenary lectures
  • "Perspective Pairing" sessions
  • Case-based workshops
  • Networking events
  • Poster sessions 

 

Three scenes of a conference: attendees chatting in small groups, people viewing research posters, and participants engaged in discussion sessions.© Fisher Studios Ltd

Poster competition

The Poster Competition is now open!

Submit your abstract for the poster competition via our online form

The first prize winner will receive a £100 voucher and runners-up will each receive a £50 voucher. 

Please note, only one abstract per person, maximum 350 words. All abstracts will be reviewed by the organising committee, and selected presenters will be notified by email. Accepted presenters will receive guidance on poster dimensions and display logistics. 

 

venue

We'll be returning to the beautiful setting of St Hilda's College, nestled alongside the River Cherwell.

The College is easily accessible by public transport and offers on-site bicycle parking. Further details on travel information and can be found on their website. 

General information on visiting Oxford can be found on the main University of Oxford website, including links for accommodation options. 

People punting on a tree-lined river beside grassy banks and buildings under a partly cloudy sky.© University of Oxford Images / Public Affairs Directorate