Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences
@oxprimarycare.bsky.social
Rethinking community healthcare through research, education, and innovation. The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, is a world-renowned centre for academic primary care.
https://www.phc.ox.ac.uk/
https://www.phc.ox.ac.uk/
Thank you to Dr Puja Myles (MHRA) for an insightful NDPCHS Guest Lecture on Regulatory Considerations for Synthetic Data in AI Medical Devices. A full house with lively questions from staff and students showed just how important and timely this topic is. #AIinHealthcare #HealthTech
December 12, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Thank you to Dr Puja Myles (MHRA) for an insightful NDPCHS Guest Lecture on Regulatory Considerations for Synthetic Data in AI Medical Devices. A full house with lively questions from staff and students showed just how important and timely this topic is. #AIinHealthcare #HealthTech
Our final Decolonising Global Health blog is here! 🌍
After a year of powerful contributions, we bring the key reflections together in one closing piece.
What have we learned, and where do we go next? Read the final blog: https://f.mtr.cool/cscuyygdrn
After a year of powerful contributions, we bring the key reflections together in one closing piece.
What have we learned, and where do we go next? Read the final blog: https://f.mtr.cool/cscuyygdrn
December 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Our final Decolonising Global Health blog is here! 🌍
After a year of powerful contributions, we bring the key reflections together in one closing piece.
What have we learned, and where do we go next? Read the final blog: https://f.mtr.cool/cscuyygdrn
After a year of powerful contributions, we bring the key reflections together in one closing piece.
What have we learned, and where do we go next? Read the final blog: https://f.mtr.cool/cscuyygdrn
Our second MSc Translational Health Sciences online open event is nearly here!
Join Course Director Dr Anne Ferrey and our teaching team to learn about the programme’s interdisciplinary approach, modules and real-world impact.
📅 Thu 4 Dec
🕔 5-6pm (UK time)
Register: bit.ly/49p3vuf
Join Course Director Dr Anne Ferrey and our teaching team to learn about the programme’s interdisciplinary approach, modules and real-world impact.
📅 Thu 4 Dec
🕔 5-6pm (UK time)
Register: bit.ly/49p3vuf
November 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Our second MSc Translational Health Sciences online open event is nearly here!
Join Course Director Dr Anne Ferrey and our teaching team to learn about the programme’s interdisciplinary approach, modules and real-world impact.
📅 Thu 4 Dec
🕔 5-6pm (UK time)
Register: bit.ly/49p3vuf
Join Course Director Dr Anne Ferrey and our teaching team to learn about the programme’s interdisciplinary approach, modules and real-world impact.
📅 Thu 4 Dec
🕔 5-6pm (UK time)
Register: bit.ly/49p3vuf
Just over a week to go until our MSc Translational Health Sciences online open event!
📅 Tue 2 Dec, 9:30–10:30am GMT
Hear from Deputy Course Director Dr Rachna Begh and our teaching team about the programme and get your questions answered in a live Q & A session.
Register here: bit.ly/3JXQQUP
📅 Tue 2 Dec, 9:30–10:30am GMT
Hear from Deputy Course Director Dr Rachna Begh and our teaching team about the programme and get your questions answered in a live Q & A session.
Register here: bit.ly/3JXQQUP
November 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Just over a week to go until our MSc Translational Health Sciences online open event!
📅 Tue 2 Dec, 9:30–10:30am GMT
Hear from Deputy Course Director Dr Rachna Begh and our teaching team about the programme and get your questions answered in a live Q & A session.
Register here: bit.ly/3JXQQUP
📅 Tue 2 Dec, 9:30–10:30am GMT
Hear from Deputy Course Director Dr Rachna Begh and our teaching team about the programme and get your questions answered in a live Q & A session.
Register here: bit.ly/3JXQQUP
Thinking about applying to the MSc in Translational Health Sciences? Join us 4 Dec, 5-6pm (UK Time) for an online open event with Course Director Dr Anne Ferrey and our outstanding teaching team.
Learn more about the course and get your questions answered in real time.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/49p3vuf
Learn more about the course and get your questions answered in real time.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/49p3vuf
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Thinking about applying to the MSc in Translational Health Sciences? Join us 4 Dec, 5-6pm (UK Time) for an online open event with Course Director Dr Anne Ferrey and our outstanding teaching team.
Learn more about the course and get your questions answered in real time.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/49p3vuf
Learn more about the course and get your questions answered in real time.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/49p3vuf
Are you interested in pursuing an MSc in Translational Health Sciences?
Join us for two online open events to meet course tutors and participate in a live Q&A session:
👉 Tuesday 2 December, 9:30-10:30am UK Time: bit.ly/3JXQQUP
👉 Thursday 4 December, 5-6pm UK Time: bit.ly/49p3vuf
Join us for two online open events to meet course tutors and participate in a live Q&A session:
👉 Tuesday 2 December, 9:30-10:30am UK Time: bit.ly/3JXQQUP
👉 Thursday 4 December, 5-6pm UK Time: bit.ly/49p3vuf
November 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Are you interested in pursuing an MSc in Translational Health Sciences?
Join us for two online open events to meet course tutors and participate in a live Q&A session:
👉 Tuesday 2 December, 9:30-10:30am UK Time: bit.ly/3JXQQUP
👉 Thursday 4 December, 5-6pm UK Time: bit.ly/49p3vuf
Join us for two online open events to meet course tutors and participate in a live Q&A session:
👉 Tuesday 2 December, 9:30-10:30am UK Time: bit.ly/3JXQQUP
👉 Thursday 4 December, 5-6pm UK Time: bit.ly/49p3vuf
FREE EVENT: New research on #menopause healthcare + Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley) on Riot Women + free evidence-based support programme.
Free event, 29 Nov, Oxford – for anyone experiencing or supporting others through menopause.
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Free event, 29 Nov, Oxford – for anyone experiencing or supporting others through menopause.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:42 AM
FREE EVENT: New research on #menopause healthcare + Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley) on Riot Women + free evidence-based support programme.
Free event, 29 Nov, Oxford – for anyone experiencing or supporting others through menopause.
www.eventbrite.com/e/menopause-...
Free event, 29 Nov, Oxford – for anyone experiencing or supporting others through menopause.
www.eventbrite.com/e/menopause-...
Welcome to our 2025 MSc in Applied Digital Health cohort! 🎓
Over induction week, students met tutors and alumni, explored Oxford and began building their networks.
💻 Interested in the course? Join one of our upcoming free online webinars.
14 Oct 2pm: bit.ly/42v6T2w
16 Oct 2:30pm: bit.ly/42xVu21
Over induction week, students met tutors and alumni, explored Oxford and began building their networks.
💻 Interested in the course? Join one of our upcoming free online webinars.
14 Oct 2pm: bit.ly/42v6T2w
16 Oct 2:30pm: bit.ly/42xVu21
October 13, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Welcome to our 2025 MSc in Applied Digital Health cohort! 🎓
Over induction week, students met tutors and alumni, explored Oxford and began building their networks.
💻 Interested in the course? Join one of our upcoming free online webinars.
14 Oct 2pm: bit.ly/42v6T2w
16 Oct 2:30pm: bit.ly/42xVu21
Over induction week, students met tutors and alumni, explored Oxford and began building their networks.
💻 Interested in the course? Join one of our upcoming free online webinars.
14 Oct 2pm: bit.ly/42v6T2w
16 Oct 2:30pm: bit.ly/42xVu21
Meet the people behind the MSc in Applied Digital Health.
Our free online webinar gives you the chance to connect directly with course tutors and graduates, ask questions and see if this programme is the right next step for you.
🗓️ Thurs 16 Oct, 2:30–3:30pm (UK time)
Register: bit.ly/42xVu21
Our free online webinar gives you the chance to connect directly with course tutors and graduates, ask questions and see if this programme is the right next step for you.
🗓️ Thurs 16 Oct, 2:30–3:30pm (UK time)
Register: bit.ly/42xVu21
October 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Meet the people behind the MSc in Applied Digital Health.
Our free online webinar gives you the chance to connect directly with course tutors and graduates, ask questions and see if this programme is the right next step for you.
🗓️ Thurs 16 Oct, 2:30–3:30pm (UK time)
Register: bit.ly/42xVu21
Our free online webinar gives you the chance to connect directly with course tutors and graduates, ask questions and see if this programme is the right next step for you.
🗓️ Thurs 16 Oct, 2:30–3:30pm (UK time)
Register: bit.ly/42xVu21
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Join our MSc in Applied Digital Health online webinar and meet course tutors and alumni. Hear first-hand what studying the course is like and how it can help shape your future in healthcare.
🗓️ Tuesday 14 October, 2-3pm (UK time)
Register: bit.ly/42v6T2w
Join our MSc in Applied Digital Health online webinar and meet course tutors and alumni. Hear first-hand what studying the course is like and how it can help shape your future in healthcare.
🗓️ Tuesday 14 October, 2-3pm (UK time)
Register: bit.ly/42v6T2w
October 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Join our MSc in Applied Digital Health online webinar and meet course tutors and alumni. Hear first-hand what studying the course is like and how it can help shape your future in healthcare.
🗓️ Tuesday 14 October, 2-3pm (UK time)
Register: bit.ly/42v6T2w
Join our MSc in Applied Digital Health online webinar and meet course tutors and alumni. Hear first-hand what studying the course is like and how it can help shape your future in healthcare.
🗓️ Tuesday 14 October, 2-3pm (UK time)
Register: bit.ly/42v6T2w
Our guest lecture series continued today with discussions on continuity of care in general practice from the pioneering St Leonard's Practice team, @stleonardsresearch.bsky.social.
Huge thanks to Prof Sir Denis Pereira Gray, Prof Philip Evans, @nadakhan.bsky.social & @katesidawaylee.bsky.social 🙌
Huge thanks to Prof Sir Denis Pereira Gray, Prof Philip Evans, @nadakhan.bsky.social & @katesidawaylee.bsky.social 🙌
September 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Our guest lecture series continued today with discussions on continuity of care in general practice from the pioneering St Leonard's Practice team, @stleonardsresearch.bsky.social.
Huge thanks to Prof Sir Denis Pereira Gray, Prof Philip Evans, @nadakhan.bsky.social & @katesidawaylee.bsky.social 🙌
Huge thanks to Prof Sir Denis Pereira Gray, Prof Philip Evans, @nadakhan.bsky.social & @katesidawaylee.bsky.social 🙌
Kicking off this autumn’s NDPCHS Guest Lecture Series,
Prof. Sandra Leaton Gray @drleatongray.bsky.social (UCL) delivered an insightful talk, ‘Doctor AI will see you now – how AI is transforming medical education’.
A lively discussion followed, chaired by Prof. Sophie Park!
Prof. Sandra Leaton Gray @drleatongray.bsky.social (UCL) delivered an insightful talk, ‘Doctor AI will see you now – how AI is transforming medical education’.
A lively discussion followed, chaired by Prof. Sophie Park!
September 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Kicking off this autumn’s NDPCHS Guest Lecture Series,
Prof. Sandra Leaton Gray @drleatongray.bsky.social (UCL) delivered an insightful talk, ‘Doctor AI will see you now – how AI is transforming medical education’.
A lively discussion followed, chaired by Prof. Sophie Park!
Prof. Sandra Leaton Gray @drleatongray.bsky.social (UCL) delivered an insightful talk, ‘Doctor AI will see you now – how AI is transforming medical education’.
A lively discussion followed, chaired by Prof. Sophie Park!
Applications are now open to 2026 PG programmes including:
• DPhils in Evidence-Based Health Care, Primary Care and Translational Health Sciences
• Master’s in Applied Digital Health, Evidence-Based Health Care and Translational Health Sciences.
Apply now for autumn 2026:
www.phc.ox.ac.uk/study
• DPhils in Evidence-Based Health Care, Primary Care and Translational Health Sciences
• Master’s in Applied Digital Health, Evidence-Based Health Care and Translational Health Sciences.
Apply now for autumn 2026:
www.phc.ox.ac.uk/study
September 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Applications are now open to 2026 PG programmes including:
• DPhils in Evidence-Based Health Care, Primary Care and Translational Health Sciences
• Master’s in Applied Digital Health, Evidence-Based Health Care and Translational Health Sciences.
Apply now for autumn 2026:
www.phc.ox.ac.uk/study
• DPhils in Evidence-Based Health Care, Primary Care and Translational Health Sciences
• Master’s in Applied Digital Health, Evidence-Based Health Care and Translational Health Sciences.
Apply now for autumn 2026:
www.phc.ox.ac.uk/study
The Summer Academy for the Social Science of Health Innovation (SASHI) is underway! 🎉
Prof Sir Aziz Sheikh delivered an inspiring welcome session yesterday, highlighting the global nature of SASHI and the value of learning from diverse perspectives.
An inspiring start! More updates to come.
Prof Sir Aziz Sheikh delivered an inspiring welcome session yesterday, highlighting the global nature of SASHI and the value of learning from diverse perspectives.
An inspiring start! More updates to come.
August 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The Summer Academy for the Social Science of Health Innovation (SASHI) is underway! 🎉
Prof Sir Aziz Sheikh delivered an inspiring welcome session yesterday, highlighting the global nature of SASHI and the value of learning from diverse perspectives.
An inspiring start! More updates to come.
Prof Sir Aziz Sheikh delivered an inspiring welcome session yesterday, highlighting the global nature of SASHI and the value of learning from diverse perspectives.
An inspiring start! More updates to come.
We're excited to welcome a stellar line-up of speakers to the Oxford Summer Academy for the Social Science of Health Innovation 18–20 Aug 2025 at St Hilda’s College.
Hear from over a dozen leaders in research, policy, ethics and comms.
⏳ Booking closes 7 Aug
Learn more & register: bit.ly/3U4fBQJ
Hear from over a dozen leaders in research, policy, ethics and comms.
⏳ Booking closes 7 Aug
Learn more & register: bit.ly/3U4fBQJ
August 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM
We're excited to welcome a stellar line-up of speakers to the Oxford Summer Academy for the Social Science of Health Innovation 18–20 Aug 2025 at St Hilda’s College.
Hear from over a dozen leaders in research, policy, ethics and comms.
⏳ Booking closes 7 Aug
Learn more & register: bit.ly/3U4fBQJ
Hear from over a dozen leaders in research, policy, ethics and comms.
⏳ Booking closes 7 Aug
Learn more & register: bit.ly/3U4fBQJ
Inspiring to hear Prof Kamila Hawthorne reflect on her career as the first South Asian female Chair of @rcgp.bsky.social Council at our Guest Lecture Series.
She also spoke with early career researchers & DPhils about portfolio careers and life as a GP.
Thanks to Prof Hawthorne and all who joined!
She also spoke with early career researchers & DPhils about portfolio careers and life as a GP.
Thanks to Prof Hawthorne and all who joined!
June 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Inspiring to hear Prof Kamila Hawthorne reflect on her career as the first South Asian female Chair of @rcgp.bsky.social Council at our Guest Lecture Series.
She also spoke with early career researchers & DPhils about portfolio careers and life as a GP.
Thanks to Prof Hawthorne and all who joined!
She also spoke with early career researchers & DPhils about portfolio careers and life as a GP.
Thanks to Prof Hawthorne and all who joined!
Guess who came to Tuesday’s coffee morning? (Hint: green, famous, photogenic) 🐸
@OxfordKermit on Instagram (run by MSc in Applied Digital Health student Josh Nguyen) joined us for coffee, a brownie and a tour - with stops including the fountain and St Luke’s Chapel.
Thanks for visiting, Kermit!
@OxfordKermit on Instagram (run by MSc in Applied Digital Health student Josh Nguyen) joined us for coffee, a brownie and a tour - with stops including the fountain and St Luke’s Chapel.
Thanks for visiting, Kermit!
June 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Guess who came to Tuesday’s coffee morning? (Hint: green, famous, photogenic) 🐸
@OxfordKermit on Instagram (run by MSc in Applied Digital Health student Josh Nguyen) joined us for coffee, a brownie and a tour - with stops including the fountain and St Luke’s Chapel.
Thanks for visiting, Kermit!
@OxfordKermit on Instagram (run by MSc in Applied Digital Health student Josh Nguyen) joined us for coffee, a brownie and a tour - with stops including the fountain and St Luke’s Chapel.
Thanks for visiting, Kermit!
300 million people use smokeless tobacco, mainly in South & Southeast Asia, but limited research is driving global health inequalities🌏
Ahead of #WorldNoTobaccoDay, @jlivbanks.bsky.social's new Cochrane review outlines methods most likely to help people quit
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
Ahead of #WorldNoTobaccoDay, @jlivbanks.bsky.social's new Cochrane review outlines methods most likely to help people quit
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
May 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
300 million people use smokeless tobacco, mainly in South & Southeast Asia, but limited research is driving global health inequalities🌏
Ahead of #WorldNoTobaccoDay, @jlivbanks.bsky.social's new Cochrane review outlines methods most likely to help people quit
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
Ahead of #WorldNoTobaccoDay, @jlivbanks.bsky.social's new Cochrane review outlines methods most likely to help people quit
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
Watch now: Prof. Sir Aziz Sheikh's inaugural lecture recording is now online 📽️
Find out more about our Head of Department's experiences and insight in his lecture 'Catalysing the Data-enabled Transformation of Health - Globally'.
www.phc.ox.ac.uk/news/celebra...
Find out more about our Head of Department's experiences and insight in his lecture 'Catalysing the Data-enabled Transformation of Health - Globally'.
www.phc.ox.ac.uk/news/celebra...
May 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Watch now: Prof. Sir Aziz Sheikh's inaugural lecture recording is now online 📽️
Find out more about our Head of Department's experiences and insight in his lecture 'Catalysing the Data-enabled Transformation of Health - Globally'.
www.phc.ox.ac.uk/news/celebra...
Find out more about our Head of Department's experiences and insight in his lecture 'Catalysing the Data-enabled Transformation of Health - Globally'.
www.phc.ox.ac.uk/news/celebra...
Translational Health Sciences short courses open for applications:
🧑🤝🧑 Patients, Citizens & the Politics of Evidence
⚖️ Ethics & Justice of Translational Science
🌍 Sustainable Health Care
💸 Economics and Regulation in Translational Science
🩺 Health Organisations and Policy
Learn more: bit.ly/4iRASqz
🧑🤝🧑 Patients, Citizens & the Politics of Evidence
⚖️ Ethics & Justice of Translational Science
🌍 Sustainable Health Care
💸 Economics and Regulation in Translational Science
🩺 Health Organisations and Policy
Learn more: bit.ly/4iRASqz
May 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Translational Health Sciences short courses open for applications:
🧑🤝🧑 Patients, Citizens & the Politics of Evidence
⚖️ Ethics & Justice of Translational Science
🌍 Sustainable Health Care
💸 Economics and Regulation in Translational Science
🩺 Health Organisations and Policy
Learn more: bit.ly/4iRASqz
🧑🤝🧑 Patients, Citizens & the Politics of Evidence
⚖️ Ethics & Justice of Translational Science
🌍 Sustainable Health Care
💸 Economics and Regulation in Translational Science
🩺 Health Organisations and Policy
Learn more: bit.ly/4iRASqz
📣The early bird booking discount for our Translational Health Sciences Summer Academy has been extended until 23 May!
Taking place in August 2025, the event takes an interdisciplinary approach to translating healthcare innovations into practice globally.
Find out more & sign up: lnkd.in/e6fVNp9A
Taking place in August 2025, the event takes an interdisciplinary approach to translating healthcare innovations into practice globally.
Find out more & sign up: lnkd.in/e6fVNp9A
May 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM
📣The early bird booking discount for our Translational Health Sciences Summer Academy has been extended until 23 May!
Taking place in August 2025, the event takes an interdisciplinary approach to translating healthcare innovations into practice globally.
Find out more & sign up: lnkd.in/e6fVNp9A
Taking place in August 2025, the event takes an interdisciplinary approach to translating healthcare innovations into practice globally.
Find out more & sign up: lnkd.in/e6fVNp9A
🌍 Our third guest lecture focused on women’s health and global health, sharing thoughtful reflections on the realities, challenges and opportunities shaping care around the world.
A big thanks to our speakers and everyone who joined the discussion.
#WomensHealth #GlobalHealth
A big thanks to our speakers and everyone who joined the discussion.
#WomensHealth #GlobalHealth
May 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
🌍 Our third guest lecture focused on women’s health and global health, sharing thoughtful reflections on the realities, challenges and opportunities shaping care around the world.
A big thanks to our speakers and everyone who joined the discussion.
#WomensHealth #GlobalHealth
A big thanks to our speakers and everyone who joined the discussion.
#WomensHealth #GlobalHealth
A truly illuminating inaugural lecture from our Head of Department, Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh OBE 🌟
'Catalysing the Data-enabled Transformation of Health - Globally' offered insights into Prof. Sheikh's journey from Karachi to Oxford, inspired always by family, community and equality.
'Catalysing the Data-enabled Transformation of Health - Globally' offered insights into Prof. Sheikh's journey from Karachi to Oxford, inspired always by family, community and equality.
April 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
A truly illuminating inaugural lecture from our Head of Department, Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh OBE 🌟
'Catalysing the Data-enabled Transformation of Health - Globally' offered insights into Prof. Sheikh's journey from Karachi to Oxford, inspired always by family, community and equality.
'Catalysing the Data-enabled Transformation of Health - Globally' offered insights into Prof. Sheikh's journey from Karachi to Oxford, inspired always by family, community and equality.
Our Decolonising Global Health blog series is expanding to an in-person and online event at Green Templeton College on 25 April!
Join Maju Brunette, Shashika Bandara and Neelika Malavige to discuss structural injustice and health equity.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3EbpcRs
Join Maju Brunette, Shashika Bandara and Neelika Malavige to discuss structural injustice and health equity.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3EbpcRs
April 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Our Decolonising Global Health blog series is expanding to an in-person and online event at Green Templeton College on 25 April!
Join Maju Brunette, Shashika Bandara and Neelika Malavige to discuss structural injustice and health equity.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3EbpcRs
Join Maju Brunette, Shashika Bandara and Neelika Malavige to discuss structural injustice and health equity.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3EbpcRs
It was great to welcome MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership alumni back for the Inaugural MGHL Alumni Retreat! 🎓
Highlights included discussions on global health challenges and a powerful Arts & Medicine session with Renée Fleming, Daisy Fancourt and Anne Ferrey.
Thanks to all who made it happen!
Highlights included discussions on global health challenges and a powerful Arts & Medicine session with Renée Fleming, Daisy Fancourt and Anne Ferrey.
Thanks to all who made it happen!
April 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
It was great to welcome MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership alumni back for the Inaugural MGHL Alumni Retreat! 🎓
Highlights included discussions on global health challenges and a powerful Arts & Medicine session with Renée Fleming, Daisy Fancourt and Anne Ferrey.
Thanks to all who made it happen!
Highlights included discussions on global health challenges and a powerful Arts & Medicine session with Renée Fleming, Daisy Fancourt and Anne Ferrey.
Thanks to all who made it happen!