Wednesday 23 September, 11:00-15:00 (BST)
North Courtyard, G90 & Pumphandle Social - Keppel Street
At our Welcome Fair, 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.
- 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.
Centres will be available to meet 12:00 - 14:00 in G90.
- LSHTM Gift Store
Our gift store - usually online only - will have a pop-up stand at the Welcome Fair selling LSHTM t-shirts, hoodies, baseball caps, beanies, backpacks, stationery and more! Annual profits are donated to the LSHTM Fund supporting scholarships for the next generation of global health leaders. Items can be purchased using contactless/card payment only.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- IT Services
A further welcome to the services and facilities offered by IT Services, including information about the ServiceDesk portal, access to software, where to get help and information, and any general IT guidance throughout your time at LSHTM. For students who may still be having difficulty with things like logging in or connecting to Wi-Fi, we can guide you to our separately listed IT - Getting Started sessions that will be running throughout the week and we can redirect you to those.
- Alumni
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.
- 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.
- LSHTM Security, Reception & Catering Services
From keeping you safe, helping you find your way and making sure you’re well fed, our Security, Reception and Catering teams are here to help make LSHTM a welcoming place to study. Come and meet the teams and find out more about the services and facilities available to you throughout your time at LSHTM.
- Pumphandle Bar
The Pumphandle Bar is a volunteer-run space for students, staff and visitors to come together. We pull cheap pints and pour alcoholic and non-alcoholic good times every Thursday and Friday. All proceeds go towards the LSHTM Scholarship Fund. Visit us for themed nights, music, games and events, and talk to us if you want to run your own event (the whackier the better) or if you want to find out what perks await those who volunteer.
- Sustainability
Come meet the Sustainability team and make yourself a refreshing drink on our leg-powered smoothie bike! You will be able to find out more about LSHTM's commitment to sustainability, sign up to be a sustainability representative, and register interest training to expand your sustainability skillset.
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Research Interest Group (STIRIG)
If you have an interest in STI and HIV research, come and talk to us! STIRIG aims to:
- raise awareness of STI and HIV related research being conducted at LSHTM
- increase cross-disciplinary and cross-Faculty work on STIs including HIV
- develop internal and external collaborations
- maximise funding opportunities
- champion the next generation of STI and HIV researchers
- University of London
The University of London is a unique federation of 17 of London’s most renowned higher education institutions. As a student at a University of London federation member, you are part of a collective community of over 250,000 students, with access to a range of benefits in addition to the ones provided by your home institution. These include free membership of Senate House Library and access to a range of spaces including the Bloom café, study spaces and group working rooms. We also have intercollegiate halls, housing services and host a range of events.
- Gower Street Practice NHS GP Surgery
Gower Street Practice is an NHS GP Practice located opposite LSHTM. Register now for access to all local services whilst studying and beyond, including: emergency/same day appointments; psychological therapy on site; sexual health screening; online prescriptions; travel advice; free in-house minor surgery. You can register in person at the Welcome Fair or via the NHS website. Telephone: 020 7467 6800.
- 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.
- HOST UK
Would you like to learn more about life in the UK? The HOST UK programme enables international students at British universities and colleges to be invited to stay in a British home for a weekend, where they can experience British culture at first-hand. HOST UK also offer the opportunity to spend three days with a family over the Christmas and New Year period.
HOST UK is open to all international students in higher and further education in the UK who are at least 18 years old and have enrolled on a course of at least 3 months. There are approximately 700 volunteer host families across the UK who are waiting to welcome you into their homes. Sign up now for this exciting and enriching cultural experience.
- University of London Dancesport Team
The University of London Dancesport Team is a student society and we teach Ballroom and Latin American Dancing. We cater for both competitive and social dancing, and all levels are welcome! We are the London Team and are made of university students from across the London Universities, and are based out of Birkbeck College.