Passionate about LSHTM? Share your experiences and encourage future students to join us. Become one of our Student Ambassadors.
Student Ambassadors
Whether you are studying one of our intensive or distance learning programmes, as an ambassador your main role will be to help prospective students learn more about the study opportunities at LSHTM. Ambassadors may be requested to participate in a number of ways, depending on their particular set of skills/capabilities and preferences. This would include:
- Answering queries from prospective students about your programme, life at LSHTM or distance learning study via email and/or in online chat sessions
- Assisting at our on-campus and virtual events such as open days, webinars, campus tours, etc.
- Create content to be shared on LSHTM social media channels (e.g. short videos, IG reels...)
- Contributing to promotional materials such as programme brochures, website profiles or media articles, photoshoots, and interviews
- Sharing quotes about your experience
- Participating in student focus groups and market research
- Writing blogs about various aspects of your student experience
- Participating in student panels at information sessions (involving public speaking)
Commitment
Being a Student Ambassador at LSHTM is flexible and designed to fit around your studies. Throughout the year, we’ll share different opportunities to get involved in events, and you can sign up on a first-come, first-served basis, so you only take part when it suits you. You’ll also help by responding to questions from prospective students, giving them a real insight into life at LSHTM. If things ever get too busy, just let us know, and we can pause your profile until you’re ready to jump back in.
Benefits of being an ambassador
- Be an official representative of LSHTM
- Help to forge a community spirit and build links throughout LSHTM's global community
- Hav a platform to develop your interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
- Opportunities for academic and social networking with fellow students and staff
- Official recognition of your work to add to your CV, including valuable experience in digital marketing and content creation.
Who are we looking for?
As a student ambassador, you should be:
- Confident, with strong communication skills
- Enthusiastic (about LSHTM and your programme)
- Professional
- Personable
- Reliable
- Committed to LSHTM’s Values
How to apply
Distance learning students: Apply to be a Distance Learning Student Ambassador here. The application deadline is 26th October 2025. If you have any questions about the application process, you can get in touch with us at [email protected].