London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

International Students’ Welcome

An optional opportunity for international students and those new to London to visit LSHTM and make connections ahead of Welcome Week. The event will feature in-person Life in London and Student Visa Responsibilities sessions, Q&A with past international students, Keppel Street building tours and a wellbeing social.

• Thursday 17 September, 10:30-16:30 | Keppel Street
• Optional

Life in London

If you are new to the UK or London and want to find out more about opening a bank account, accessing healthcare, additional housing costs/taxes and transport around London, join us for our webinar and Q&A, with an in-person option during International Students' Welcome.

• Tuesday 25 August, 14:00-15:00 | Zoom
• Thursday 17 September, 10:30-11:30 | KS-John Snow Lecture Theatre / Zoom
• Optional

Student Visa Responsibilities

This presentation will cover Student visa holders’ responsibilities, updating contact details, attendance and engagement, working in the UK, travelling outside the UK, summer project, graduate route visa and travelling after your course has completed.

• Tuesday 25 August, 15:00-15:30 | Zoom
• Thursday 17 September, 11:30-12:00 | KS-John Snow Lecture Theatre / Zoom
• Optional

Welcome & Studying at LSHTM

Meet LSHTM Director Liam Smeeth, Pro-Director Education Ahmed Rashid and Associate Deans of Education Melanie Morris, Alan Brown and Peter Weatherburn to find out more about being a master’s degree student at LSHTM.

• Monday 21 September, 09:00-10:00, 11:15-12:15, 15:15-16:15 | KS-John Snow Lecture Theatre
• Wednesday 23 September, 09:00-10:00 (repeat for late arrivals) | KS-John Snow Lecture Theatre
• Compulsory for MSc students – check you programme timetable for which time you should attend

Student Support at LSHTM

Find out more about our Student Support Services and meet the specialist teams covering disability & neurodiversity support, counselling service, mental health & wellbeing support and careers services.

• Monday 21 September, 10:00-10:45, 12:15-13:00, 16:15-17:00 | KS-John Snow Lecture Theatre
• Compulsory for MSc students – check you programme timetable for which time you should attend

EDI at LSHTM

An introduction to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) at LSHTM. Our vision is to provide an inclusive research, education and working environment reflected through a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.

• Tuesday 22 September, 10:00-11:00, 14:00-15:00 | KS-John Snow Lecture Theatre
• Semi-compulsory for MSc students – check you programme timetable for which time you should attend

Decolonising Global Health & the Curriculum

This session will provide a brief overview of colonialism and global health, and LSHTM’s role in both. The Decolonising the Curriculum Group works to support the faculties to build their understanding of what is meant to decolonise the curriculum and what practical steps teams might take when doing so.

• Tuesday 22 September, 11:00-11:30, 15:00-15:30 | KS-John Snow Lecture Theatre
• Semi-compulsory for MSc students – check you programme timetable for which time you should attend

Student Representation at LSHTM

Learn about the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) and its Executive roles ahead of the upcoming elections, as well as other opportunities to represent your programme and student interests at LSHTM including Student & Digital Content Ambassadors and supporting Centre activities.

• Monday 21 September, 11:30-12:30, 14:00-15:00 | KS-LG24
• Tuesday 22 September, 12:00-13:00 | KS-Manson Lecture Theatre
• Optional

Using AI in Your Studies

LSHTM recognises the potential for AI to transform the way we learn and study. This session will provide a brief overview of how AI can support your learning during your time at LSHTM. We will cover the policies, guidance, tools and support available to you, explore some practical ways AI can be used in your studies, and discuss approaches to maintaining academic integrity. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and find out where to go for further support with using AI.

• Wednesday 23 September, 10:00-11:00 | KS-John Snow Lecture Theatre
• Optional

IT - Getting Started

Optional sessions for technical information and support with logging in and accessing LSHTM email, software, Wi-Fi and other IT systems and services. Please ensure you join from the start to benefit from the presentation, which will cover the answers to many frequently asked questions.

• Monday 21 – Thursday 24 September, 11:00-12:00, 12:00-13:00, 14:00-15:00, 15:00-16:00 daily | KS-LG8
• Optional

Introduction to Moodle

In this interactive session, you will be shown how to navigate and make the most of our Moodle online learning environment. Moodle is your go to platform for accessing programme and module information, assessment guidelines, and a wealth of resources. Whether you need to download documents, watch videos, or participate in forum discussions, Moodle has you covered. We’ll guide you through the steps to log in and find your way around the platform, how to effectively use key tools within Moodle to enhance your learning experience and be on hand to answer your questions.

• Tuesday 22 September, 13:00-14:00, 15:00-16:00 | KS-LG24
• Wednesday 24 September, 13:00-14:00, 14:00-15:00 | KS-LG24
• Optional

Welcome Fair

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. 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. Full details of all the stands can be found on our Welcome Fair page.

Welcome Week Helpdesk

Get help from LSHTM staff & student ambassadors to check your timetable, locate your next session or answer any questions you have about Welcome Week.

• Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 September, 09:00-17:00 | KS-Pumphandle Social

Accommodation Helpdesk

The Accommodation Helpdesk is a drop-in service for students still looking for a place to live in London during their studies. Our team of former LSHTM students will be on hand to offer guidance in your search.

• Monday 14 – Friday 25 September, 12:00-17:00 (Monday-Friday) | KS-e-Library

Keppel Street building tours

Find your way around our main building and learn some of the history of LSHTM via a 45-minute tour with our Student Ambassadors. Each tour limited to 30 students, with places offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours will depart from the "Big Steps" in the Pumphandle Social, by the Welcome Week Helpdesk.

• Monday 21 September tour times: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30
• Tuesday 22 September tour times: 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00

Plant Pot Decorating

Come and choose a free succulent to add a touch of green to your accommodation, and brighten it up even more by decorating the pot. It's a relaxed chance to get creative and meet new people. Capacity 200 students on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Monday 21 September, 17:00-18:30 | KS-Pumphandle Social

Collage/Art Club

Join our drop-in taster for the popular LSHTM Collage/Art Club - a relaxed, friendly space to make art and meet people. No experience needed. Enjoy free materials to collage, paint or draw. Creative focus makes socialising easy and low-pressure, perfect for trying something new in a welcoming environment.

• Tuesday 22 September, 11:00-14:00 | KS-North Courtyard

Global Queer Film Club Screening

Join the Global Queer Film Club for a screening of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994, Australia, 104 mins). In this comedy-drama, two drag queens and a trans woman travel across the Australian outback to perform their unique style of cabaret. The Club, run by LSHTM’s LGBTQ+ Network, screens films weekly on Thursdays during Term 1 and hosts social events year-round.

• Tuesday 22 September, 17:30-19:30 | KS-Manson Lecture Theatre

LSHTM Networking Challenge

Looking to meet people beyond your programme? Join us for a fun and interactive networking event where students can connect in a friendly and informal setting. Through guided networking activities, conversation prompts and a light-hearted bingo challenge, you'll meet new colleagues, share your academic and career journeys, and build connections that could last beyond your time at LSHTM. Capacity 200 students on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Wednesday 23 September, 17:00-18:30 | EC-Ground Floor Social Space

Pumphandle Bar

The Pumphandle Bar is a volunteer-run space for students, staff and visitors to come together, with cheap pints and alcoholic and non-alcoholic good times every Thursday and Friday during term time. All proceeds go towards the LSHTM Scholarship Fund, which supports students from low- to middle-income countries in attending LSHTM. Come down for the first night of the bar!

• Thursday 24 September, 17:00-21:00 | KS-Pumphandle Bar

LSHTM Flea Market

Need a kettle? A coat? Some kitchenware to get you through term? Come explore the LSHTM Flea Market, run by our current SRC. This is a one-day pop-up where you can pick up useful, pre-loved items donated by outgoing students. It’s all free, first-come, first-served, and a great way to settle in sustainably.

• Friday 25 September 12:30-14:00 | EC-Ground Floor Social Space

Welcome Week Party

A chance to celebrate with your new colleagues and friends. The evening will feature snacks, drinks & entertainment, including a photobooth, student world map and performance by the Pumphandle Blues Band (which has several LSHTM professors as members!). Taking place in the Pumphandle Social with G90 as a quieter, alcohol-free party space. This event is for LSHTM students & staff only; no external guests/children will be permitted.

• Friday 25 September, 17:00-20:00 | KS-Pumphandle Social, KS-G90