Wednesday 25th September, 11:00-15:00 (BST)
North Courtyard & South Courtyard - Keppel Street
At our Welcome Fair, you can find out more about the student services available to you and opportunities to get involved at LSHTM. Stands will be open throughout the event so drop in as your timetable allows, visit as many of the stands as you like and ask your questions.
- LSHTM Centres
Centres exist to facilitate multi-disciplinary interactions that draw on expertise from across LSHTM. The 13 Centres support the our mission and strategy through collaborative approaches, innovative thinking and by providing an intellectual environment that encourages innovation in methodology, tools, technology, policy and practice to help meet global health challenges. They are wider in scope than research programmes and draw together expertise in strategically important areas.
Centres will be available to meet 12:00 - 14:00 in the South Courtyard.
- LSHTM Gift Store
Our gift store - usually online only - will have a pop-up stand at the Welcome Fair selling LSHTM t-shirts, hoodies, baseball caps, beanies, backpacks, stationery and more! Annual profits are donated to the LSHTM Fund supporting scholarships for the next generation of global health leaders. Items can be purchased using contactless/card payment only.
- Student Support Services
Student Support Services offer advice, guidance and support to students on a variety of non-academic issues to assist them in engaging with their studies. Student Support Services offers specialised advice and support with disability & dyslexia, emergency financial hardship and mental health & wellbeing. The service offers wellbeing support and one-to-one counselling for students experiencing anxiety, stress or other mental health issues, study related or otherwise. The service also assists with general welfare matters and orientation to life in London/UK, such as guidance on registering with a doctor, opening a bank account and finding accommodation in London.
- Careers Service
The Careers Service provides advice and guidance on career options, job hunting and applications and runs an extensive programme of workshops and events as well as a range of online resources and recordings. Pop in for an initial conversation about what you might do after your time at LSHTM, what we offer and how you can best use your time with us.
- Student & Digital Content Ambassadors
You’ve met them through emails, online chats and the Discord group, now come and chat to the LSHTM Study Team directly! If you are passionate about LSHTM and want to share your experiences and encourage future students to join us, you can also ask them about becoming a Student or Digital Content Ambassador. This fun and rewarding role includes connecting with prospective students; helping out at our open days; and contributing to our social media activities.
- Students' Representative Council (SRC)
The Students' Representative Council (SRC) is an independent, student-led body that represents the interests of master's and research degree students. Its Executive consists of officers elected by fellow students, who represent student body interests to LSHTM’s management, as well as co-ordinating student clubs, societies and social activities. Nominations and voting take place early in the academic year.
- Library, Archive & Open Research Services
Library, Archive & Open Research Services provide access to a huge range of books, journals, electronic resources and more for your studies with us at LSHTM. We have a choice of study spaces onsite at Keppel Street and also offer support and training for your studies. We can help you to track down items from your reading lists and equip you with the necessary information skills to support more complex searches. We are responsible for LSHTM's commitment to Open Access and Research Data Management too and have an extensive archive. Come and say hi to us to find out more!
- IT Services
A further welcome to the services and facilities offered by IT Services. We can help guide students who may still be having difficulty with things like logging in or connecting to wifi. We will also provide information about the ServiceDesk portal.
- Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)
The Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching team research and share best practice in learning, teaching, assessment and digital innovation. We work in partnership with staff and students to advance teaching excellence, learning innovation and student engagement. We provide digital skills support to students through workshops and online resources.
- Alumni Team
Meet LSHTM's Alumni team and learn about how you can network and build connections with our 32,000-strong alumni community in the UK and around the world. Find out more about raising funds for LSHTM scholarships through our exciting challenge events or as a paid telephone fundraiser.
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
Come to the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) stall to meet the EDI team as well as student and staff networks you can get involved in. You'll have a chance to meet and hear more about the LGBTQ+ Network, the Disability Network and the Parents & Carers Network.
- Fight Against Institutional Racism (FAIR) Network
FAIR is a network whose aim is to produce and share knowledge about anti-racist praxis and decoloniality for the LSHTM community. We also provide a space to help students recognise, navigate and tackle racism during their time at LSHTM wherever and whenever they encounter it.
- LSHTM Security Services
LSHTM Security plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students, staff and visitors. The School emphasises a secure environment through surveillance, controlled access in our premises and emergency response protocols. This framework supports the institution’s academic mission by providing a safe space for research, learning and collaboration.
- Sustainability
Come meet the Sustainability team and make yourself a refreshing drink on our leg-powered smoothie bike! You will be able to find out more about LSHTM's commitment to sustainability, sign up to be a sustainability representative, and register interest for carbon literacy training to expand your skillset.
- Planetary Health Network
The Planetary Health Network is a group of LSHTM students, alumni and early career researchers. We are supported by the Centre on Climate Change and Planetary Health and form part of its membership.
We aim to:
- Promote engagement in planetary health research and evidence within LSHTM communities.
- Connect and collaborate with current and future leaders in climate change and planetary health.
- Work in partnership with LSHTM to promote evidence-based and feasible actions to increase School sustainability.
We organise social activities and events at the School, send a weekly news bulletin through our email list, and run a platform for members to share planetary health news, chat and community. Join us!
The Planetary Health Network will be available to meet alongside the Centre on Climate Change & Planetary Health 12:00 - 14:00 in the South Courtyard.
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Research Interest Group (STIRIG)
If you have an interest in STI and HIV research, come and talk to us! STIRIG aims to:
- raise awareness of STI and HIV related research being conducted at LSHTM
- increase cross-disciplinary and cross-Faculty work on STIs including HIV
- develop internal and external collaborations
- maximise funding opportunities
- champion the next generation of STI and HIV researchers
- LSHTM Friends of MSF
Interested in global health and humanitarian work? LSHTM Friends of Médecins Sans Frontières (FoMSF) Society brings together students who are passionate about supporting MSF’s vital work in crisis zones across the world.
As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Participate in events that raise awareness about humanitarian issues
- Connect with peers and professionals who share a passion for global health
- Attend interesting talks from esteemed professionals in the field
Join our WhatsApp group to stay up to date with all upcoming events and opportunities.
For those looking to contribute even more, we're also recruiting for our executive committee. As a committee member, you'll help organize events, lead initiatives, and drive the society’s impact. No prior experience with MSF is necessary - just enthusiasm and a commitment to making a difference! Apply by completing this form.
- SOAS Students' Union
As our nearest neighbour in Bloomsbury, SOAS SU gives LSHTM students associate member access to a range of student-led societies and sports clubs. The SOAS SU space is open 9am - 11pm Monday to Friday, with the SU bar also being open to our students from 4pm Monday to Friday. Specific events will be open to LSHTM students, this includes the SOAS SU Freshers Fayre, taking place Friday 27th September, 12-pm.
- University of London
The University of London is a unique federation of 17 of London’s most renowned higher education institutions. As a student at a University of London federation member, you are part of a collective community of over 250,000 students, with access to a range of benefits in addition to the ones provided by your home institution. These include free membership of Senate House Library, access to a range of spaces including the Bloom café, study spaces and group working rooms and the Steps outside Senate House. We also have intercollegiate halls, housing services and host a range of events for you including a student welcome event on Wednesday 2nd October, a winter market and summer screenings.
- Gower Street Practice NHS GP Surgery
Gower Street Practice is an NHS GP Practice located opposite LSHTM. Register now for access to all local services whilst studying and beyond, including: emergency/same day appointments; psychological therapy on site; sexual health screening; online prescriptions; travel advice; free in-house minor surgery. You can register in person at the Welcome Fair or via the NHS website. Telephone: 020 7467 6800.
- London Nightline
London Nightline is a helpline run by students, for students. We're open to call or instant message every night of term from 6pm-8am for confidential, non-advisory conversations about anything that's on your mind, from academic stress, to mental health, to interpersonal relationships.
- Chaplaincy
The chaplaincy is here to support the spiritual, religious and emotional wellbeing of LSHTM students and staff of all faiths and none. We can offer:
- Spiritual, religious and emotional support
- Listening without judgement
- Support during times of crisis or bereavement
- A way to meet people from different faiths
- Help finding places of worship
- Exploring faith, spirituality and prayer
- Bible Study and discussion groups
- Holy Communion
If you would like to speak to one of our Chaplains, please email chaplaincy@lshtm.ac.uk
- Catholic Chaplaincy
The Catholic Chaplaincy for London’s universities is a place for you to explore your faith as a young adult, to meet other young people with similar interests from a great range of backgrounds, and to get involved in activities and social outreach.
Our chaplaincy centre is very close to LSHTM at Newman House, 111 Gower Street, London WC1E 6AR. And for the academic year 2024-25 the chaplaincy is once again open to students and staff of the London universities and colleges. There will be dedicated Masses and events for students right through the week in term time, and daily meals too in our dining room.
If you already have a strong faith, this is a chance to deepen it. If you are full of questions and doubts, this is a chance to share them and search for some honest answers about life and faith. Everyone is welcome. Don’t be shy. We hope to meet you at Mass at Newman House (Sunday 10.30am or 7.30pm) and at some of the other events coming up. See our social media accounts for more details.
FB: @newmanhouselondon
Instagram: @newmanhouselondon- HOST UK
Would you like to learn more about life in the UK? The HOST UK programme enables international students at British universities and colleges to be invited to stay in a British home for a weekend, where they can experience British culture at first-hand. HOST UK also offer the opportunity to spend three days with a family over the Christmas and New Year period.
HOST UK is open to all international students in higher and further education in the UK who are at least 18 years old and have enrolled on a course of at least 3 months. There are approximately 700 volunteer host families across the UK who are waiting to welcome you into their homes. Sign up now for this exciting and enriching cultural experience.
- University of London Mountaineering Club
We are the University of London Mountaineering Club! We are a student club hosted by the Birkbeck Students' Union; we are open to all students of University of London affiliated universities, and all experience levels from complete beginners to advanced. We hold weekly roped climbing socials at the Westway Climbing Centre in Notting Hill, followed by and pub and the world famous Louie's Pizza. We aim to run one weekend trip a month to venues across the UK such as Snowdonia, the Peak District, Cornwall, and the Cairngorms for outdoor trad climbing, scrambling, winter climbing, and mountaineering. We hire guides for many of these trips to support the safety and development of newer climbers. In the summer we run a much longer trip to the French alps for alpine and sunny sport climbing. In 2023/24 we had 60+ paying members with almost half of those being new to the club! Membership perks include BMC membership, access to trips, discounted booking rates at our huts, and the ability to borrow from our extensive gear store.