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IHTM news

Logo of the vice-chancellor award 2025 superimposed on the wallpaper image of all alumni of IHTM

IHTM shortlisted for Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2025

The MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine (IHTM) at the University of Oxford has been shortlisted for two 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards, recognising the programme’s outstanding contributions to education and student support across the University.

Alumni and friends of IHTM gather to celebrate ten years of the MSc in IHTM.

Celebrating 10 years of IHTM

On the 25th and 26th April the MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine, IHTM, celebrated its tenth anniversary as an internationally renowned programme for future global health leaders, with over 100 alumni travelling from around the world to join colleagues, current students and guests in Oxford.

The IHTM students are relaxing with a picnic in University Parks.

Enjoying the sunshine

This year's IHTM cohort relax in the park.

Susanna Dunachie and Caesar Atuire appointed co-Associate Directors of Oxford Global Health

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Susanna Dunachie and Dr Caesar Atuire as Co-Associate Directors of Oxford Global Health.

Students gather to listen to placement presentations

Research Placements 2025

Planning and preparation for this year's placements.

The IHTM students present policy briefs to the APPG at Westminster

Students present to the APPG

The 10th cohort of IHTM students travelled to the Houses of Parliament.

IHTM teachers Naima Nasir and Carine Asnong during a podcast recording.

New IHTM podcasts

We have added two fascinating new podcasts to the IHTM series - Unpacking the Fundamentals of Global Health: Towards a New Generation of Leadership.

A picture of two IHTM AfOx scholars

IHTM Scholars

AfOx Mastercard Foundation Scholars

IHTM student Reem Elsayed presents at the Oxbridge African Scholars Summit

African Scholars Summit

Many congratulations to IHTM student, Reem Elsayed.

Members of the research team receiving an award at APMEC 2025.

Prize winning research

IHTM student, Fona Qorina, who is currently study the MSc, is part of a research team that has won the Sustainability for Health Professionals Education Award at the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC 2025).

A classroom photo of IHTM students being taught in January 2025

Introducing HSPiP

This week sees the introduction of a new topic for the MSc in IHTM, Health Systems and Policy in Practice (HSPiP).

Students debate at the Oxford Union

Persuasive debating

The Hilary term began with mocks which were closely followed by the eagerly anticipated annual debate at the Oxford Union.

IHTM alumnus Lonnie Hackett and a colleague are photographed sitting outside a building in Zambia.

Improving child health in Zambia

Lonnie Hackett, IHTM 2017, and Ignicious Bulongo are transforming healthcare of school-aged children in Zambia through Healthy Learners.

IHTM 2024 students at a Christmas party

Festive celebrations

The class of 24 was relaxed and in high spirits as they celebrated the end of Michaelmas term.

A picture of Hassan addressing a conference

2024 ISID Emerging Leader.

IHTM alumnus, Md Zakiul Hassan (IHTM 2020), has been recognised as 2024 ISID Emerging Leader.

photo of IHTM students presenting on mental health

Mental Health WPD

This year's first WPD looked at Mental Health.

A picture of a graphic booklet created by IHTM alumna Shuma Banik

AMR booklet by Shuma Banik

IHTM alumna, Shuma Banik, has written and painted a booklet about the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Assam, India.

The 2024 IHTM cohort of students gather at the Oxford Union for debating.

Reflections

Students talk about the highlights of their year studying IHTM.

Students in the classroom being introduced to the IHTM sub-module, The Life Course

The Life Course

IHTM has introduced a new sub-module this year, The Life Course.

Head and shoulders photo of Wahdae-Mai Harmon IHTM 2017

Working with public health in Liberia

IHTM alumna, Wahdae-Mai Harmon, talks about her work post the MSc in IHTM.

IHTM students taught in classroom November 2024

Paradigms and Tools in Global Health

The tenth cohort of IHTM students has begun to settle into their studies and are enjoying the camaraderie of the course and life in Oxford.

A head and shoulders photo of Caesar Atuire, IHTM Lead for Ethics

Caesar Atuire interview

Dr Caesar Atuire was recently interviewed for an article in Science on 29 October 2024 on the renewed version of the declaration of Helsinki.

A head and shoulders photo of Aishatu Adamu, IHTM module lead for Epidemiology, Statistics, and Health Economics.

Dr Aishatu Adamu joins IHTM

IHTM is delighted to welcome Dr Aishatu Adamu who joins the teaching staff this October as the module lead for Epidemiology, Statistics, and Health Economics.

IHTM students enjoyed a lecture from Professor Jakob Zinsstag on One Health

One Health lecture

IHTM students were inspired by an amazing lecture on One Health.

Dignitaries sign the MoU between the University of Oxford and the University of Seychelles

MoU University of Oxford and the University of Seychelles

IHTM Course Director, Proochista Ariana, travelled to Seychelles in October to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between the University of Oxford and the University of Seychelles, with the focus on research, education and evidenced-based policymaking.

Proochista Arian and Bruno Holthof record an introductory podcast for the Health and Innovation podcast series

New HIE Podcasts

Professor Bruno Holthof continues his Health Innovation and Entrepreneurships podcasts for IHTM with three new editions to the series.

IHTM alumnus Ashish Giri working in India

Ashish Giri - impact story

Alumnus Ashish Giri (IHTM 2022) joined the Global Health Solidarity Network after completing IHTM in 2023.

The 10th year of IHTM students at their induction day at Ditchley Park 3 October 2024

IHTM 10 years on

IHTM is celebrating reaching its first decade and is delighted to welcome the tenth cohort of inspiring individuals to the University of Oxford.

A head and shoulders shot of Proochista

An interview with Proochista Ariana

IHTM Course Director, Proochista Ariana, discusses her work in international development and health in an interview for the University of Oxford’s Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health

Delegates visit an Indigenous elder at Brazil VERDE in August 2024

IHTM at Brazil VERDE

IHTM's Dr Roger Nascimento travelled to Manaus for the Brazil VERDE.

IHTM students gather at Kirtlington Park for the final day of the MSc 2023 2024

IHTM celebrates in the sunshine

The 2023/24 cohort of students gathered at Kirtlington House, just outside Oxford, to celebrate submitting their dissertations and the end of their IHTM experience.

IHTM student is being filmed whilst interviewed as part of their media training

IHTM students learn to work with the media

Six journalists from a range of print, TV, radio and online backgrounds led a day of media training for the IHTM students.

IHTM student Richmonda Pearce presenting at a conference while on placement in Nepal

Students return from placement

Students returned to Oxford following 8 weeks on their research placements.

Dr Caesar Atuire, the Ethics Lead for IHTM, addresses the World Bioethics Congress in June 2024.

Caesar Atuire appointed Bioethics President

Many congratulations to Dr Caesar Atuire who has been appointed President of the International Association of Bioethics.

A map of the world

CTMGH X takeover by IHTM starts 4 June

Get ready! - the CTMGH X takeover begins on Tuesday 4 June and 8 IHTM students who are working around the world will be sharing their research placement experience.

A group photo of IHTM students in September 2023 at Ditchley Park

IHTM students take over CTMGH’s X feed

Our students are currently scattered across the globe with their IHTM research placements but we have been given a fantastic opportunity to catch up with a few of them through the Tropical Medicine and Global Health, CTMGH’s X (previously Twitter) feed.

Students, teachers, funders and friends celebrate the IHTM end of course with a dinner at the Divinity School.

Time to Celebrate

The class of 2023 celebrated the end of exams with a formal dinner in the Divinity School where they were joined by teachers, staff, funders and friends of IHTM.

An image that depicts innovation with cogs and hexagons

HIE Podcast Series from IHTM

Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship, HIE – an exciting new podcast series from IHTM. The HIE podcast series provides a platform for entrepreneurs to share their vision of how innovation can help solve global health problems and what lessons the entrepreneurs have learnt on their journey.

IHTM student presenting the outline of a research project for the fellowship presentations

Research placement preparations

At the end of Hilary term, students presented the outline plans for their research placements to project supervisors.

IHTM student volunteering on a conservation activity outside in woods

Volunteering

As part of IHTM, students complete at least ten hours of volunteering in the community, preferably outside of the University.

IHTM 2024 students in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament where they presented policy briefs to the APPG on Malaria and NTDs

IHTM present Policy Briefs at Houses of Parliament

Much of the focus of Hilary term has been on preparing the policy briefs for the All-Party Parliamentary Group, APPG, on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases, NTDs.

The 2023 IHTM students who took the vaccinology module took part in a problem based learning exercise.

Vaccinology PBL

Students taking this term’s vaccinology module took part in a problem-based learning project, PBL, presenting their findings to a panel of experts.

The women from the IHTM 2024 cohort celebrate International Women's Day

International Women's Day

The inspiring health leaders of tomorrow celebrate International Women's Day!

A photo of Proochista Ariana and Caesar Atuire in the podcast recording room, recording the IHTM podcast series.

Two new IHTM podcasts released

Breaking down Barriers and, Beware - Understanding Evidence in Global Health.

Students from the 2023 IHTM cohort present their HIE business plans

Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Business Plan Presentations

The final session of the Hilary term’s Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship, HIE, module saw the students working in groups to present their business plans to a panel of global health experts.

Groups presenting their findings on AMR wicked day.

AMR Wicked Day

The third wicked problem day, WPD, saw students research and present on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

Three IHTM students share an insight into their culture during a lunchtime presentation.

Lunchtime Global Talks

The Lunar New Year celebrations.

An IHTM student presents during the pandemics wicked day

Pandemics Wicked Day

IHTM Wicked Problem Days (WPDs) provide an opportunity to explore some of the major challenges in global health through problem based learning and expert input. They cover mental health, pandemics, antimicrobial resistance, and the impact of climate change on health.

A photo of Proochista Ariana and Caesar Atuire in the podcast recording room, recording the IHTM podcast series.

New Global Health Podcast Series from IHTM

IHTM has launched the first two episodes in an exciting new podcast series looking at emerging and recurrent themes in global health.

The 2024 IHTM cohort of students gather at the Oxford Union for debating.

Oxford Union Debate IHTM 2024

The historic and atmospheric surroundings of the Goodman Library at the Oxford Union provided the perfect venue for this year’s IHTM debates.

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