Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
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LSTM takes a whole-picture view on global health issues and works, in partnership, to develop genuine, sustainable, long-term solutions to save and improve lives in the world's most vulnerable communities. Est. 1898.
Our fully funded, four-year MRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) is now open for applications for an October 2026 start.
We welcome applications from exceptional candidates from a broad range of academic disciplines who are passionate about global and public health.
Find out more : lstm.ac/PhD
We welcome applications from exceptional candidates from a broad range of academic disciplines who are passionate about global and public health.
Find out more : lstm.ac/PhD
November 21, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Our fully funded, four-year MRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) is now open for applications for an October 2026 start.
We welcome applications from exceptional candidates from a broad range of academic disciplines who are passionate about global and public health.
Find out more : lstm.ac/PhD
We welcome applications from exceptional candidates from a broad range of academic disciplines who are passionate about global and public health.
Find out more : lstm.ac/PhD
Congratulations to our Student Experience and Wellbeing team, who were successful at last night's #WeAreInternational Awards!
Read more: lstm.ac/4ibdqWI.
Read more: lstm.ac/4ibdqWI.
November 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Congratulations to our Student Experience and Wellbeing team, who were successful at last night's #WeAreInternational Awards!
Read more: lstm.ac/4ibdqWI.
Read more: lstm.ac/4ibdqWI.
Book online tickets for a special lecture from our Chancellor and internationally-acclaimed humanitarian leader Elhadj As Sy (9 December, 5pm UK time).
As will share his unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing global development and international health.
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As will share his unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing global development and international health.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Book online tickets for a special lecture from our Chancellor and internationally-acclaimed humanitarian leader Elhadj As Sy (9 December, 5pm UK time).
As will share his unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing global development and international health.
lnkd.in/emyBAVaV
As will share his unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing global development and international health.
lnkd.in/emyBAVaV
We have been awarded close to £2.5m from the Office for Students to build next generation digital labs, AI-powered training facilities and clinical simulation suites, bridging critical skills gaps in advanced technologies to support the city region’s growth ambitions.
Read more: lstm.ac/OfS2025
Read more: lstm.ac/OfS2025
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We have been awarded close to £2.5m from the Office for Students to build next generation digital labs, AI-powered training facilities and clinical simulation suites, bridging critical skills gaps in advanced technologies to support the city region’s growth ambitions.
Read more: lstm.ac/OfS2025
Read more: lstm.ac/OfS2025
We're just two days away from Professor Julian Eaton's inaugural lecture - and it's not too late to get your ticket!
Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating discussion:
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Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating discussion:
www.tickettailor.com/events/lstm1...
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We're just two days away from Professor Julian Eaton's inaugural lecture - and it's not too late to get your ticket!
Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating discussion:
www.tickettailor.com/events/lstm1...
Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating discussion:
www.tickettailor.com/events/lstm1...
This week, promising results were announced from a clinical trial of a new malaria drug, which could pave the way for the first new class of malaria drug to be approved for over 25 years.
Read the thoughts of Professor Feiko ter Kuile, Professor of Tropical Epidemiology at LSTM: lstm.ac/4o0lxGW.
Read the thoughts of Professor Feiko ter Kuile, Professor of Tropical Epidemiology at LSTM: lstm.ac/4o0lxGW.
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This week, promising results were announced from a clinical trial of a new malaria drug, which could pave the way for the first new class of malaria drug to be approved for over 25 years.
Read the thoughts of Professor Feiko ter Kuile, Professor of Tropical Epidemiology at LSTM: lstm.ac/4o0lxGW.
Read the thoughts of Professor Feiko ter Kuile, Professor of Tropical Epidemiology at LSTM: lstm.ac/4o0lxGW.
Last night, we won Outstanding Estates Team at the Times Higher Education Awards 2025!
Read more: lstm.ac/EstatesTHE
Read more: lstm.ac/EstatesTHE
November 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Last night, we won Outstanding Estates Team at the Times Higher Education Awards 2025!
Read more: lstm.ac/EstatesTHE
Read more: lstm.ac/EstatesTHE
Good luck tonight to the team representing LSTM at the Times Higher Education Awards!
We're up for Specialist Institution of the Year and Outstanding Estates Team, and we're keeping our fingers crossed for a good outcome.
While we wait, you can read more about the shortlist: lstm.ac/3LLJT9P
We're up for Specialist Institution of the Year and Outstanding Estates Team, and we're keeping our fingers crossed for a good outcome.
While we wait, you can read more about the shortlist: lstm.ac/3LLJT9P
November 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Good luck tonight to the team representing LSTM at the Times Higher Education Awards!
We're up for Specialist Institution of the Year and Outstanding Estates Team, and we're keeping our fingers crossed for a good outcome.
While we wait, you can read more about the shortlist: lstm.ac/3LLJT9P
We're up for Specialist Institution of the Year and Outstanding Estates Team, and we're keeping our fingers crossed for a good outcome.
While we wait, you can read more about the shortlist: lstm.ac/3LLJT9P
Book now for Professor Julian Eaton's inaugural lecture at LSTM, "The world turned upside down: mental health and a new global health architecture".
lstm.ac/4nFAGwW.
Read his thoughts from World Mental Health Day ahead of his lecture : lstm.ac/4r2YQET
lstm.ac/4nFAGwW.
Read his thoughts from World Mental Health Day ahead of his lecture : lstm.ac/4r2YQET
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Book now for Professor Julian Eaton's inaugural lecture at LSTM, "The world turned upside down: mental health and a new global health architecture".
lstm.ac/4nFAGwW.
Read his thoughts from World Mental Health Day ahead of his lecture : lstm.ac/4r2YQET
lstm.ac/4nFAGwW.
Read his thoughts from World Mental Health Day ahead of his lecture : lstm.ac/4r2YQET
Join us for a free, public webinar on how strengthening primary healthcare can drive a more equitable, resilient and effective TB response.
Register: lstm.ac/47InTnD
Register: lstm.ac/47InTnD
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Join us for a free, public webinar on how strengthening primary healthcare can drive a more equitable, resilient and effective TB response.
Register: lstm.ac/47InTnD
Register: lstm.ac/47InTnD
Did you miss Professor Euphemia Sibanda's inspirational inaugural lecture?
She reflected on her journey in global health implementation research, transforming scientific evidence into healthcare interventions for communities that need them most.
Read more and watch again: lstm.ac/43Ah4TS
She reflected on her journey in global health implementation research, transforming scientific evidence into healthcare interventions for communities that need them most.
Read more and watch again: lstm.ac/43Ah4TS
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Did you miss Professor Euphemia Sibanda's inspirational inaugural lecture?
She reflected on her journey in global health implementation research, transforming scientific evidence into healthcare interventions for communities that need them most.
Read more and watch again: lstm.ac/43Ah4TS
She reflected on her journey in global health implementation research, transforming scientific evidence into healthcare interventions for communities that need them most.
Read more and watch again: lstm.ac/43Ah4TS
A new study aims to uncover whether TB causes long-term lung damage that affects people’s quality of life.
The Respiratory Health and Wellbeing Post Pulmonary Tuberculosis (RESPOST) study will involve people in Liverpool who have recovered from TB.
Find out more: lstm.ac/RESPOST
The Respiratory Health and Wellbeing Post Pulmonary Tuberculosis (RESPOST) study will involve people in Liverpool who have recovered from TB.
Find out more: lstm.ac/RESPOST
October 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A new study aims to uncover whether TB causes long-term lung damage that affects people’s quality of life.
The Respiratory Health and Wellbeing Post Pulmonary Tuberculosis (RESPOST) study will involve people in Liverpool who have recovered from TB.
Find out more: lstm.ac/RESPOST
The Respiratory Health and Wellbeing Post Pulmonary Tuberculosis (RESPOST) study will involve people in Liverpool who have recovered from TB.
Find out more: lstm.ac/RESPOST
The LSTM Future Leaders in Global Health Scholarship supports students enrolling on the MSc pathway in Global Health, starting January 2026.
Find out how this scholarship could support your studies, check your eligibility, and learn how to apply by visiting lstm.ac/futureleaders.
Find out how this scholarship could support your studies, check your eligibility, and learn how to apply by visiting lstm.ac/futureleaders.
October 29, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The LSTM Future Leaders in Global Health Scholarship supports students enrolling on the MSc pathway in Global Health, starting January 2026.
Find out how this scholarship could support your studies, check your eligibility, and learn how to apply by visiting lstm.ac/futureleaders.
Find out how this scholarship could support your studies, check your eligibility, and learn how to apply by visiting lstm.ac/futureleaders.
Our next LSTM Inaugural Lecture will be delivered by Professor Julian Eaton (@julian-eaton.bsky.social) - and you can book your free ticket now!
lstm.ac/JulianEaton.
lstm.ac/JulianEaton.
October 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our next LSTM Inaugural Lecture will be delivered by Professor Julian Eaton (@julian-eaton.bsky.social) - and you can book your free ticket now!
lstm.ac/JulianEaton.
lstm.ac/JulianEaton.
Our latest Inaugural Lectures featured Professor Euphemia Sibanda, and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate her work.
You can now watch the lecture back and hear how collaboration, context and commitment are shaping better health outcomes across Africa and beyond.
Watch - lstm.ac/Prof-Euphemi...
You can now watch the lecture back and hear how collaboration, context and commitment are shaping better health outcomes across Africa and beyond.
Watch - lstm.ac/Prof-Euphemi...
October 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Our latest Inaugural Lectures featured Professor Euphemia Sibanda, and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate her work.
You can now watch the lecture back and hear how collaboration, context and commitment are shaping better health outcomes across Africa and beyond.
Watch - lstm.ac/Prof-Euphemi...
You can now watch the lecture back and hear how collaboration, context and commitment are shaping better health outcomes across Africa and beyond.
Watch - lstm.ac/Prof-Euphemi...
Professor Euphemia Sibanda's inaugural lecture is THIS Wednesday!
It's not too late to book your place, either in Liverpool or online (5pm, UK time).
Find out more: lstm.ac/EuphemiaLect....
It's not too late to book your place, either in Liverpool or online (5pm, UK time).
Find out more: lstm.ac/EuphemiaLect....
October 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Professor Euphemia Sibanda's inaugural lecture is THIS Wednesday!
It's not too late to book your place, either in Liverpool or online (5pm, UK time).
Find out more: lstm.ac/EuphemiaLect....
It's not too late to book your place, either in Liverpool or online (5pm, UK time).
Find out more: lstm.ac/EuphemiaLect....
Register now for our In-Person Open Event, taking place Wednesday 19 November 2025, 1-4pm.
Thinking of studying with us? Join us at our Liverpool campus and find out why we are ranked 1st overall in the UK for student satisfaction (PTES 2025).
Register now for your free place: lstm.ac/OpeneventNov25
Thinking of studying with us? Join us at our Liverpool campus and find out why we are ranked 1st overall in the UK for student satisfaction (PTES 2025).
Register now for your free place: lstm.ac/OpeneventNov25
October 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Register now for our In-Person Open Event, taking place Wednesday 19 November 2025, 1-4pm.
Thinking of studying with us? Join us at our Liverpool campus and find out why we are ranked 1st overall in the UK for student satisfaction (PTES 2025).
Register now for your free place: lstm.ac/OpeneventNov25
Thinking of studying with us? Join us at our Liverpool campus and find out why we are ranked 1st overall in the UK for student satisfaction (PTES 2025).
Register now for your free place: lstm.ac/OpeneventNov25
The Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme has received a 7-year Wellcome grant to expand research and training.
Watch Prof Henry Mwandumba explain how this funding will help train the next generation of African global health leaders.
More here: lstm.ac/MLWCoreGrant
Watch Prof Henry Mwandumba explain how this funding will help train the next generation of African global health leaders.
More here: lstm.ac/MLWCoreGrant
October 15, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme has received a 7-year Wellcome grant to expand research and training.
Watch Prof Henry Mwandumba explain how this funding will help train the next generation of African global health leaders.
More here: lstm.ac/MLWCoreGrant
Watch Prof Henry Mwandumba explain how this funding will help train the next generation of African global health leaders.
More here: lstm.ac/MLWCoreGrant
We're less than two weeks away from Professor Euphemia Sibanda's inaugural lecture - and it's not too late to book your place!
The lecture will be live at LSTM and streamed online on Wednesday October 22 (5-7pm, UK time).
For more information, and to reserve a spot: lstm.ac/EuphemiaLect...
The lecture will be live at LSTM and streamed online on Wednesday October 22 (5-7pm, UK time).
For more information, and to reserve a spot: lstm.ac/EuphemiaLect...
October 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We're less than two weeks away from Professor Euphemia Sibanda's inaugural lecture - and it's not too late to book your place!
The lecture will be live at LSTM and streamed online on Wednesday October 22 (5-7pm, UK time).
For more information, and to reserve a spot: lstm.ac/EuphemiaLect...
The lecture will be live at LSTM and streamed online on Wednesday October 22 (5-7pm, UK time).
For more information, and to reserve a spot: lstm.ac/EuphemiaLect...
Professor David Lalloo, Vice-Chancellor of Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, was made Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (CMG) by the Prince of Wales in an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle this week.
Read more: lstm.ac/48Jei1S (image: PA)
Read more: lstm.ac/48Jei1S (image: PA)
October 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Professor David Lalloo, Vice-Chancellor of Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, was made Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (CMG) by the Prince of Wales in an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle this week.
Read more: lstm.ac/48Jei1S (image: PA)
Read more: lstm.ac/48Jei1S (image: PA)
Our Vice-Chancellor Professor David Lalloo has been at the Labour party conference, here in Liverpool, making the case for how global health investment supports the UK economy and life sciences sector, as well as saving lives around the world.
September 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Our Vice-Chancellor Professor David Lalloo has been at the Labour party conference, here in Liverpool, making the case for how global health investment supports the UK economy and life sciences sector, as well as saving lives around the world.
Our next LSTM Inaugural Lecture takes place on Wed 22 Oct (5-7pm BST).
Professor Euphemia Sibanda will share insights from her work in tackling barriers to uptake of evidence-based HIV and SRH interventions among different populations. Book now: lstm.ac/EuphemiaLect...
Professor Euphemia Sibanda will share insights from her work in tackling barriers to uptake of evidence-based HIV and SRH interventions among different populations. Book now: lstm.ac/EuphemiaLect...
September 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Our next LSTM Inaugural Lecture takes place on Wed 22 Oct (5-7pm BST).
Professor Euphemia Sibanda will share insights from her work in tackling barriers to uptake of evidence-based HIV and SRH interventions among different populations. Book now: lstm.ac/EuphemiaLect...
Professor Euphemia Sibanda will share insights from her work in tackling barriers to uptake of evidence-based HIV and SRH interventions among different populations. Book now: lstm.ac/EuphemiaLect...
Congratulations to Professor Giancarlo Biagini who has received the Hemingway Award!
The biennial award, given jointly by RSTMH and LSTM, recognises successful delivery or encouragement of translational science.
Find out more: www.rstmh.org/news-blog/ne...
The biennial award, given jointly by RSTMH and LSTM, recognises successful delivery or encouragement of translational science.
Find out more: www.rstmh.org/news-blog/ne...
September 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Congratulations to Professor Giancarlo Biagini who has received the Hemingway Award!
The biennial award, given jointly by RSTMH and LSTM, recognises successful delivery or encouragement of translational science.
Find out more: www.rstmh.org/news-blog/ne...
The biennial award, given jointly by RSTMH and LSTM, recognises successful delivery or encouragement of translational science.
Find out more: www.rstmh.org/news-blog/ne...
We have maintained our excellent performance in Research England's Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) results, an annual appraisal that helps universities and policymakers understand how higher education achieves economic growth and societal benefit across England.
Read more: lstm.ac/4nn127M
Read more: lstm.ac/4nn127M
September 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We have maintained our excellent performance in Research England's Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) results, an annual appraisal that helps universities and policymakers understand how higher education achieves economic growth and societal benefit across England.
Read more: lstm.ac/4nn127M
Read more: lstm.ac/4nn127M
Yesterday, we hosted the E3 Research Showcase, a celebration of how UKRI investment is driving innovation across LSTM.
From new drugs and diagnostics to disease elimination strategies and snakebite research, talks showed how E3 is growing capacity and delivering science with global health impact.
From new drugs and diagnostics to disease elimination strategies and snakebite research, talks showed how E3 is growing capacity and delivering science with global health impact.
September 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Yesterday, we hosted the E3 Research Showcase, a celebration of how UKRI investment is driving innovation across LSTM.
From new drugs and diagnostics to disease elimination strategies and snakebite research, talks showed how E3 is growing capacity and delivering science with global health impact.
From new drugs and diagnostics to disease elimination strategies and snakebite research, talks showed how E3 is growing capacity and delivering science with global health impact.