Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
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LSTM takes a whole-picture view on global health issues and works, in partnership, to develop genuine, sustainable, long-term solutions to save and improve lives in the world's most vulnerable communities. Est. 1898.
Antimicrobial resistant E.coli and genes can move freely between people, animals and the environment, a new study in Malawi and Uganda shows.
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Antimicrobial resistant bacteria and genes can move freely between people, animals and environment, research shows
The new findings could help inform future public health interventions to reduce the spread of drug-resistant infections and help us understand how to tackle the threat of antimicrobial resistance
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November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Antimicrobial resistant E.coli and genes can move freely between people, animals and the environment, a new study in Malawi and Uganda shows.
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Financing postgraduate study shouldn’t be the barrier to a career in tropical medicine, infectious diseases or global health.
Read the full guide to LSTM scholarships and funding for 2026 and explore your options: lstm.ac/Scholarships...
Read the full guide to LSTM scholarships and funding for 2026 and explore your options: lstm.ac/Scholarships...
November 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Financing postgraduate study shouldn’t be the barrier to a career in tropical medicine, infectious diseases or global health.
Read the full guide to LSTM scholarships and funding for 2026 and explore your options: lstm.ac/Scholarships...
Read the full guide to LSTM scholarships and funding for 2026 and explore your options: lstm.ac/Scholarships...
A reminder to book your online tickets for a special lecture from our Chancellor and internationally-acclaimed humanitarian leader Elhadj As Sy (9 December, 5pm UK time).
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November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A reminder to book your online tickets for a special lecture from our Chancellor and internationally-acclaimed humanitarian leader Elhadj As Sy (9 December, 5pm UK time).
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Our fully funded, four-year MRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) is now open for applications for an October 2026 start.
We welcome applications from exceptional candidates from a broad range of academic disciplines who are passionate about global and public health.
Find out more : lstm.ac/PhD
We welcome applications from exceptional candidates from a broad range of academic disciplines who are passionate about global and public health.
Find out more : lstm.ac/PhD
November 21, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Our fully funded, four-year MRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) is now open for applications for an October 2026 start.
We welcome applications from exceptional candidates from a broad range of academic disciplines who are passionate about global and public health.
Find out more : lstm.ac/PhD
We welcome applications from exceptional candidates from a broad range of academic disciplines who are passionate about global and public health.
Find out more : lstm.ac/PhD
Congratulations to our Student Experience and Wellbeing team, who were successful at last night's #WeAreInternational Awards!
Read more: lstm.ac/4ibdqWI.
Read more: lstm.ac/4ibdqWI.
November 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Congratulations to our Student Experience and Wellbeing team, who were successful at last night's #WeAreInternational Awards!
Read more: lstm.ac/4ibdqWI.
Read more: lstm.ac/4ibdqWI.
An innovative public health project has used poetry, peer education and film to creatively raise awareness of antibiotic use among refugee and asylum seeker communities in Liverpool.
Read more: lstm.ac/4i63SvY
Read more: lstm.ac/4i63SvY
Community-led health campaign raises awareness of antibiotic use among refugee and asylum seeker communities
Stay Healthy Liverpool is a research project working with local communities and professionals to embed storytelling and creativity into efforts to tackle health inequities.The project, funded by UK
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November 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
An innovative public health project has used poetry, peer education and film to creatively raise awareness of antibiotic use among refugee and asylum seeker communities in Liverpool.
Read more: lstm.ac/4i63SvY
Read more: lstm.ac/4i63SvY
Book online tickets for a special lecture from our Chancellor and internationally-acclaimed humanitarian leader Elhadj As Sy (9 December, 5pm UK time).
As will share his unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing global development and international health.
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As will share his unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing global development and international health.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Book online tickets for a special lecture from our Chancellor and internationally-acclaimed humanitarian leader Elhadj As Sy (9 December, 5pm UK time).
As will share his unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing global development and international health.
lnkd.in/emyBAVaV
As will share his unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing global development and international health.
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We have been awarded close to £2.5m from the Office for Students to build next generation digital labs, AI-powered training facilities and clinical simulation suites, bridging critical skills gaps in advanced technologies to support the city region’s growth ambitions.
Read more: lstm.ac/OfS2025
Read more: lstm.ac/OfS2025
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We have been awarded close to £2.5m from the Office for Students to build next generation digital labs, AI-powered training facilities and clinical simulation suites, bridging critical skills gaps in advanced technologies to support the city region’s growth ambitions.
Read more: lstm.ac/OfS2025
Read more: lstm.ac/OfS2025
We're just two days away from Professor Julian Eaton's inaugural lecture - and it's not too late to get your ticket!
Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating discussion:
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Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating discussion:
www.tickettailor.com/events/lstm1...
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We're just two days away from Professor Julian Eaton's inaugural lecture - and it's not too late to get your ticket!
Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating discussion:
www.tickettailor.com/events/lstm1...
Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating discussion:
www.tickettailor.com/events/lstm1...
This week, promising results were announced from a clinical trial of a new malaria drug, which could pave the way for the first new class of malaria drug to be approved for over 25 years.
Read the thoughts of Professor Feiko ter Kuile, Professor of Tropical Epidemiology at LSTM: lstm.ac/4o0lxGW.
Read the thoughts of Professor Feiko ter Kuile, Professor of Tropical Epidemiology at LSTM: lstm.ac/4o0lxGW.
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This week, promising results were announced from a clinical trial of a new malaria drug, which could pave the way for the first new class of malaria drug to be approved for over 25 years.
Read the thoughts of Professor Feiko ter Kuile, Professor of Tropical Epidemiology at LSTM: lstm.ac/4o0lxGW.
Read the thoughts of Professor Feiko ter Kuile, Professor of Tropical Epidemiology at LSTM: lstm.ac/4o0lxGW.
Last night, we won Outstanding Estates Team at the Times Higher Education Awards 2025!
Read more: lstm.ac/EstatesTHE
Read more: lstm.ac/EstatesTHE
November 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Last night, we won Outstanding Estates Team at the Times Higher Education Awards 2025!
Read more: lstm.ac/EstatesTHE
Read more: lstm.ac/EstatesTHE
Good luck tonight to the team representing LSTM at the Times Higher Education Awards!
We're up for Specialist Institution of the Year and Outstanding Estates Team, and we're keeping our fingers crossed for a good outcome.
While we wait, you can read more about the shortlist: lstm.ac/3LLJT9P
We're up for Specialist Institution of the Year and Outstanding Estates Team, and we're keeping our fingers crossed for a good outcome.
While we wait, you can read more about the shortlist: lstm.ac/3LLJT9P
November 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Good luck tonight to the team representing LSTM at the Times Higher Education Awards!
We're up for Specialist Institution of the Year and Outstanding Estates Team, and we're keeping our fingers crossed for a good outcome.
While we wait, you can read more about the shortlist: lstm.ac/3LLJT9P
We're up for Specialist Institution of the Year and Outstanding Estates Team, and we're keeping our fingers crossed for a good outcome.
While we wait, you can read more about the shortlist: lstm.ac/3LLJT9P
As world leaders meet in Brazil for COP30 to discuss some of the most pressing global climate challenges, Professor Rachel Tolhurst explains why listening to the experiences of people at the sharp end of the climate crisis is essential to saving lives and improving care.
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COP30: Climate action is needed to protect poorest communities from extreme weather events
Just two weeks ago, the Caribbean was rocked by Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest on record, while flooding, drought and intense heat are causing devastation across the world.Research led by
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November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
As world leaders meet in Brazil for COP30 to discuss some of the most pressing global climate challenges, Professor Rachel Tolhurst explains why listening to the experiences of people at the sharp end of the climate crisis is essential to saving lives and improving care.
lstm.ac/UrbanSHADE
lstm.ac/UrbanSHADE
Critical care can be delivered safely for the highly contagious, severe Marburg virus disease, even in challenging outbreak settings, new research shows.
Read more: lstm.ac/Marburg.
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Critical care can be safely delivered for Marburg patients during outbreaks, research shows
Two landmark papers, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases and The New England Journal of Medicine, describe the successful delivery of advanced care to patients with Marburg virus disease
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November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Critical care can be delivered safely for the highly contagious, severe Marburg virus disease, even in challenging outbreak settings, new research shows.
Read more: lstm.ac/Marburg.
Read more: lstm.ac/Marburg.
Book now for Professor Julian Eaton's inaugural lecture at LSTM, "The world turned upside down: mental health and a new global health architecture".
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Read his thoughts from World Mental Health Day ahead of his lecture : lstm.ac/4r2YQET
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Read his thoughts from World Mental Health Day ahead of his lecture : lstm.ac/4r2YQET
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Book now for Professor Julian Eaton's inaugural lecture at LSTM, "The world turned upside down: mental health and a new global health architecture".
lstm.ac/4nFAGwW.
Read his thoughts from World Mental Health Day ahead of his lecture : lstm.ac/4r2YQET
lstm.ac/4nFAGwW.
Read his thoughts from World Mental Health Day ahead of his lecture : lstm.ac/4r2YQET
Join us for a free, public webinar on how strengthening primary healthcare can drive a more equitable, resilient and effective TB response.
Register: lstm.ac/47InTnD
Register: lstm.ac/47InTnD
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Join us for a free, public webinar on how strengthening primary healthcare can drive a more equitable, resilient and effective TB response.
Register: lstm.ac/47InTnD
Register: lstm.ac/47InTnD
Did you miss Professor Euphemia Sibanda's inspirational inaugural lecture?
She reflected on her journey in global health implementation research, transforming scientific evidence into healthcare interventions for communities that need them most.
Read more and watch again: lstm.ac/43Ah4TS
She reflected on her journey in global health implementation research, transforming scientific evidence into healthcare interventions for communities that need them most.
Read more and watch again: lstm.ac/43Ah4TS
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Did you miss Professor Euphemia Sibanda's inspirational inaugural lecture?
She reflected on her journey in global health implementation research, transforming scientific evidence into healthcare interventions for communities that need them most.
Read more and watch again: lstm.ac/43Ah4TS
She reflected on her journey in global health implementation research, transforming scientific evidence into healthcare interventions for communities that need them most.
Read more and watch again: lstm.ac/43Ah4TS
A major step forward in snakebite treatment: LSTM & DTU researchers have co-developed the first product-ready recombinant antivenom protecting against Africa’s deadliest snakes. Lab-made, safer, scalable, and more consistent than animal-derived antivenoms.
Read more: lstm.ac/MultiSnakeAn...
Read more: lstm.ac/MultiSnakeAn...
Breakthrough recombinant antivenom offers hope of a safer, more effective treatment for Africa’s most deadly snakes
Traditional antivenoms are produced using century-old methods that rely on harvesting animal antibodies after exposing them to venom.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A major step forward in snakebite treatment: LSTM & DTU researchers have co-developed the first product-ready recombinant antivenom protecting against Africa’s deadliest snakes. Lab-made, safer, scalable, and more consistent than animal-derived antivenoms.
Read more: lstm.ac/MultiSnakeAn...
Read more: lstm.ac/MultiSnakeAn...
A new study aims to uncover whether TB causes long-term lung damage that affects people’s quality of life.
The Respiratory Health and Wellbeing Post Pulmonary Tuberculosis (RESPOST) study will involve people in Liverpool who have recovered from TB.
Find out more: lstm.ac/RESPOST
The Respiratory Health and Wellbeing Post Pulmonary Tuberculosis (RESPOST) study will involve people in Liverpool who have recovered from TB.
Find out more: lstm.ac/RESPOST
October 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A new study aims to uncover whether TB causes long-term lung damage that affects people’s quality of life.
The Respiratory Health and Wellbeing Post Pulmonary Tuberculosis (RESPOST) study will involve people in Liverpool who have recovered from TB.
Find out more: lstm.ac/RESPOST
The Respiratory Health and Wellbeing Post Pulmonary Tuberculosis (RESPOST) study will involve people in Liverpool who have recovered from TB.
Find out more: lstm.ac/RESPOST
The LSTM Future Leaders in Global Health Scholarship supports students enrolling on the MSc pathway in Global Health, starting January 2026.
Find out how this scholarship could support your studies, check your eligibility, and learn how to apply by visiting lstm.ac/futureleaders.
Find out how this scholarship could support your studies, check your eligibility, and learn how to apply by visiting lstm.ac/futureleaders.
October 29, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The LSTM Future Leaders in Global Health Scholarship supports students enrolling on the MSc pathway in Global Health, starting January 2026.
Find out how this scholarship could support your studies, check your eligibility, and learn how to apply by visiting lstm.ac/futureleaders.
Find out how this scholarship could support your studies, check your eligibility, and learn how to apply by visiting lstm.ac/futureleaders.
Our next LSTM Inaugural Lecture will be delivered by Professor Julian Eaton (@julian-eaton.bsky.social) - and you can book your free ticket now!
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October 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our next LSTM Inaugural Lecture will be delivered by Professor Julian Eaton (@julian-eaton.bsky.social) - and you can book your free ticket now!
lstm.ac/JulianEaton.
lstm.ac/JulianEaton.
Our latest Inaugural Lectures featured Professor Euphemia Sibanda, and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate her work.
You can now watch the lecture back and hear how collaboration, context and commitment are shaping better health outcomes across Africa and beyond.
Watch - lstm.ac/Prof-Euphemi...
You can now watch the lecture back and hear how collaboration, context and commitment are shaping better health outcomes across Africa and beyond.
Watch - lstm.ac/Prof-Euphemi...
October 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Our latest Inaugural Lectures featured Professor Euphemia Sibanda, and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate her work.
You can now watch the lecture back and hear how collaboration, context and commitment are shaping better health outcomes across Africa and beyond.
Watch - lstm.ac/Prof-Euphemi...
You can now watch the lecture back and hear how collaboration, context and commitment are shaping better health outcomes across Africa and beyond.
Watch - lstm.ac/Prof-Euphemi...
Professor Euphemia Sibanda's inaugural lecture is THIS Wednesday!
It's not too late to book your place, either in Liverpool or online (5pm, UK time).
Find out more: lstm.ac/EuphemiaLect....
It's not too late to book your place, either in Liverpool or online (5pm, UK time).
Find out more: lstm.ac/EuphemiaLect....
October 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Professor Euphemia Sibanda's inaugural lecture is THIS Wednesday!
It's not too late to book your place, either in Liverpool or online (5pm, UK time).
Find out more: lstm.ac/EuphemiaLect....
It's not too late to book your place, either in Liverpool or online (5pm, UK time).
Find out more: lstm.ac/EuphemiaLect....
Register now for our In-Person Open Event, taking place Wednesday 19 November 2025, 1-4pm.
Thinking of studying with us? Join us at our Liverpool campus and find out why we are ranked 1st overall in the UK for student satisfaction (PTES 2025).
Register now for your free place: lstm.ac/OpeneventNov25
Thinking of studying with us? Join us at our Liverpool campus and find out why we are ranked 1st overall in the UK for student satisfaction (PTES 2025).
Register now for your free place: lstm.ac/OpeneventNov25
October 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Register now for our In-Person Open Event, taking place Wednesday 19 November 2025, 1-4pm.
Thinking of studying with us? Join us at our Liverpool campus and find out why we are ranked 1st overall in the UK for student satisfaction (PTES 2025).
Register now for your free place: lstm.ac/OpeneventNov25
Thinking of studying with us? Join us at our Liverpool campus and find out why we are ranked 1st overall in the UK for student satisfaction (PTES 2025).
Register now for your free place: lstm.ac/OpeneventNov25
The Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme has received a 7-year Wellcome grant to expand research and training.
Watch Prof Henry Mwandumba explain how this funding will help train the next generation of African global health leaders.
More here: lstm.ac/MLWCoreGrant
Watch Prof Henry Mwandumba explain how this funding will help train the next generation of African global health leaders.
More here: lstm.ac/MLWCoreGrant
October 15, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme has received a 7-year Wellcome grant to expand research and training.
Watch Prof Henry Mwandumba explain how this funding will help train the next generation of African global health leaders.
More here: lstm.ac/MLWCoreGrant
Watch Prof Henry Mwandumba explain how this funding will help train the next generation of African global health leaders.
More here: lstm.ac/MLWCoreGrant