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Welcome Week banner intensive 2022

All times UK time (BST). All sessions will take place in person at LSHTM's Keppel Street building unless otherwise specified as taking place online. Please check back at the start of each day of Welcome Week in case of any updates to the timetable.

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Guide to School-wide sessions

Welcome and Studying at LSHTM

Meet the Taught Programme Directors and find out more about being an MSc student at LSHTM.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

An introduction to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) at LSHTM.

Decolonising Global Health

This session will provide a very brief overview of colonialism and global health, and LSHTM’s role in both. We will have a discussion about decolonising global health with facilitated breakout rooms and finally, we will introduce the DGH group at LSHTM and how students can get involved.

Decolonising the Curriculum

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.

The Fight Against Institutional Racism (FAIR) Network

FAIR is a network whose aim is to produce and share knowledge about anti-racist praxis and decoloniality for the LSHTM community. We also provide a space to help students recognise, navigate and tackle racism during their time at LSHTM wherever and whenever they encounter it.

Student Life & Support at LSHTM

Find out more about our Student Support Services, the different ways to get involved as an LSHTM student and how to make the most of your time in London.

Marketplace

Our Marketplace 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 Marketplace page.

IT Support & Digital Skills for Studying

Optional drop-ins for technical support with enrolment and accessing LSHTM email, intranet and Moodle; and to find out more about our digital skills for studying resources and training.

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. Open 12-5pm Monday-Friday during Welcome Week.

Social Café

Free time in your schedule? Grab a drink or snack from our Refectory and pop into the Social Café in our South Courtyard space, where you can get to know your fellow students in a relaxed environment.

Keppel Street tours

Find out more about the history of LSHTM and our main building with our guided tours. Each tour is limited to 20 places on a first-come, first-served basis.

Monday 26 September

   
09:00 - 09:45

Welcome and Studying at LSHTM (online)

School-wide Zoom webinar*
09:45 - 10:45 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at LSHTM (online) School-wide Zoom workshop*
10:50 - 11:25 Decolonising Global Health and Decolonising the Curriculum (online) School-wide Zoom workshop*
11:30 - 12:30 The Fight Against Institutional Racism (FAIR) Network (online) School-wide Zoom workshop*
12:00 - 17:00 Accommodation Helpdesk (optional drop-in) School-wide e-Library
12:30 - 13:40 Lunch break / travel time    
13:45 - 14:30

Welcome to MSc Public Health

An introduction to the personnel, structure and delivery of the MSc, including Programme Directors, tutor groups, personal tutors, modules, streams and assessments.

Course-specific John Snow Lecture Theatre
14:45 - 16:15

1st Tutor Group meeting

First meeting of your Tutor Group of about 40 students led by your Programme Director; introduction to learning resources, the Terms 2 & 3 modules and student representatives.

  • Bedford Tutor Group (LG6, Wendy Macdowall) 

  • Gordon Tutor Group (LG7, Ford Hickson) 

  • Queen Tutor Group (LG8, Dalya Marks) 

  • Russell Tutor Group (LG9, Shakoor Hajat) 

  • Woburn Tutor Group (LG81, Jennifer Gosling) 

Course-specific  
*Zoom passwords will be emailed to all offer holders ahead of the sessions

Tuesday 27 September

   
09:00 - 10:30

Working in Public Health

Short presentations from MSc Public Health alumni about their jobs and how they use the knowledge and skills they gained through the degree.

Course-specific John Snow Lecture Theatre
10:00 - 17:00 Social Café (optional drop-in) School-wide South Courtyard
10:00 - 11:00 Digital Skills for Studying (optional drop-in) School-wide LG2
11:00 - 12:00 MSc Public Health registration (surnames A-L) Course-specific Library
11:00 - 16:00 IT Support (optional drop-in) School-wide LG2
12:00 - 13:00 MSc Public Health registration (surnames M-Z) Course-specific Library
12:00 - 17:00 Accommodation Helpdesk (optional drop-in) School-wide e-Library
13:00 - 13:45 Keppel Street tour (optional - limited to 20 per tour) School-wide Reception foyer
13:45 - 14:30 Keppel Street tour (optional - limited to 20 per tour) School-wide Reception foyer
15:00 - 17:00 Student Life & Support at LSHTM School-wide John Snow Lecture Theatre

Wednesday 28 September

   
09:30 - 11:00

Drop-in session with Term 1 Module Organisers, Stream Advisors and advisor to half-time students (online only)

After watching the introductory videos, an opportunity to talk directly to Term 1 module organisers, stream advisors, programme directors and the advisor to half-time students.

Course-specific Zoom link
11:00 - 16:00 IT Support (optional drop-in) School-wide LG2
11:00 - 15:00 Marketplace School-wide Check marketplace sessions
12:00 - 17:00 Accommodation Helpdesk (optional drop-in) School-wide e-Library
15:00 - 17:00

Meeting with Personal Tutor 

Your Programme Director will tell you who your Personal Tutor is via email. Your Tutor is a friendly academic who will support you throughout your degree. Please arrange with your Tutor to meet either in this slot or on Thursday, 1-to-1 for 30 minutes to discuss your module choices for Term 1 and any other key issues. 

Course-specific  

Thursday 29 September

   
09:00 - 14:00

Meeting with Personal Tutor 

Your Programme Director will tell you who your Personal Tutor is via email. Your Tutor is a friendly academic who will support you throughout your degree. Please arrange with your Tutor to meet either in this slot or on Wednesday afternoon, 1-to-1 for 30 minutes to discuss your module choices for Term 1 and any other key issues. 

Course-specific  
10:00 - 11:00 Digital Skills for Studying (optional drop-in) School-wide LG2
11:00 - 16:00 IT Support (optional drop-in) School-wide LG2
12:00 - 17:00 Accommodation Helpdesk (optional drop-in) School-wide e-Library
13:00 - 13:45 Keppel Street tour (optional - limited to 20 per tour) School-wide Reception foyer
13:45 - 14:30 Keppel Street tour (optional - limited to 20 per tour) School-wide Reception foyer
14:00

*Deadline to submit Term 1 module options online*

Term 1 module choices must be submitted online via the Programme Administration Office (details of how to do this to follow). 

Course-specific  
16:00 - 17:00

First Pentacell meetings (online) 

A small group of peers, facilitated by an LSHTM alumnus. Zoom invitation to follow from your Pentacell facilitator. 

Course-specific Zoom

Friday 30 September

   
11:30 - 12:30

Meeting for half-time students with Half-Time Student Advisor

An informal space, hosted on behalf of the Half-Time Advisor, where you can meet other Half-Time students and get advice and support. 

Course-specific LG80
12:00 - 17:00 Accommodation Helpdesk (optional drop-in) School-wide e-Library
14:00 - 16:00

2nd Tutor Group meeting 

Second meeting of your Tutor Group to engage in an introductory exercise in consensus building. 

  • Bedford Tutor Group (LG80, Wendy MacDowall) 

  • Gordon Tutor Group (LG24, Ford Hickson) 

  • Queen Tutor Group (LG8, Dalya Marks) 

  • Russell Tutor Group (LG9, Shakoor Hajat) 

  • Woburn Tutor Group (LG81, Jennifer Gosling) 

Course-specific  
16:00 - 18:00 MSc Public Health party Course-specific
 
South Courtyard