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
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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 |
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| 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.
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Course-specific | |
| *Zoom passwords will be emailed to all offer holders ahead of the sessions | |||
Tuesday 27 September |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
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Course-specific | |
| 16:00 - 18:00 | MSc Public Health party | Course-specific |
South Courtyard |