Our Welcome Fair is the equivalent of a "freshers' fair", where you can find out more about the student services available to you and opportunities to get involved at LSHTM. Virtual Zoom stands will be open throughout the sessions so you can drop in and out of calls at your own pace, visit as many of the stands as you like and ask your questions.
There will be two sessions taking place, on Thursday 15 October 2026, 11:30-12:30 and 16:00-17:00 UK time (BST). Many of the stalls will be present at both sessions, but some may only attend once. Read through the descriptions below to find out who you can meet at each stall.
The common password for all sessions will be emailed to new students. Please click the links in the descriptions below to join.
- 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.
- Join 11:30 - 12:30 (BST) session
- Join 16:00 - 17:00 (BST) session
- Student Support Services
Student Support Services provides advice and guidance on a range of non-academic issues to help students make the most of their studies. We offer specialist support with disability and dyslexia, mental health and wellbeing, and financial hardship. Students can access one-to-one counselling and wellbeing support for issues like stress or anxiety. We also offer practical help with settling into life in London, including registering with a GP, opening a bank account, and finding accommodation.
- Join 11:30 - 12:30 (BST) session
- Join 16:00 - 17:00 (BST) session
- 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.
- Join 11:30 - 12:30 (BST) session
- Join 16:00 - 17:00 (BST) session
- 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.
- Join 11:30 - 12:30 (BST) session
- Join 16:00 - 17:00 (BST) session
- 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.
- Join 11:30 - 12:30 (BST) session
- Join 16:00 - 17:00 (BST) session
- 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!
- Join 11:30 - 12:30 (BST) session
- Join 16:00 - 17:00 (BST) session
- Alumni Team
Meet LSHTM's Alumni team and learn about how you can network and build connections with our 31,000-strong alumni community in the UK and around the world. Find out more about raising funds for LSHTM scholarships through our exciting sporting challenge events or as a paid telephone fundraiser.
- Join 11:30 - 12:30 (BST) session
- Join 16:00 - 17:00 (BST) session
- 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, the Parents & Carers Network and the Black Early Career Network.
- Join 11:30 - 12:30 (BST) session
- Join 16:00 - 17:00 (BST) session
- 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.
- Join 11:30 - 12:30 (BST) session
- Join 16:00 - 17:00 (BST) session