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Global Health MSc @Brighton and Sussex Medical School @globalhealthmsc.bsky.social · 7d

Online drop-in session to answer questions about our #GlobalHealth postgrad programme
@bsmsmedschool.bsky.social

Thurs 2 Oct 17:00BST
🎓Get info on @CheveningFCDOscholarships
❓Ask questions about the course
🌍Find out more about Global health

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Learn more about our Global Health MSc – including information on Chevening scholarships – and get your questions answered by the Course Leader at this online drop-in session. Join the session at any ...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Global Health MSc at BSMS: drop-in session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Global Health MSc @Brighton and Sussex Medical School @globalhealthmsc.bsky.social · 13d

Online drop-in session about the #GlobalHealth postgrad programme at BSMS
@bsmsmedschool.bsky.social

Friday 26 September 13:00BST
🎓Get info on @CheveningFCDOscholarships
❓Ask your questions about the course
🌍 find out about global health 👇
universityofsussex.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Learn more about our Global Health MSc – including information on our Chevening scholarships – and get your questions answered by the Course Leader at this online drop-in session. Join the session at ...

Global Health MSc @Brighton and Sussex Medical School @globalhealthmsc.bsky.social · 16d

Many congratulations to @bellatomsett.bsky.social 👏👏👏

Bella is an alumnus of the #globalhealth MSc course @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social who went on to a PhD and has had their publication cited. Great news!

Bella Tomsett @bellatomsett.bsky.social · 19d

Academic milestone unlocked - I've been cited!!

#PhD #PhDVoice #Research #Publication #CiteMe

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Global Health MSc @Brighton and Sussex Medical School @globalhealthmsc.bsky.social · 17d

🌍We can still accept applications to start the postgraduate Global Health courses @BSMSMedSchool

📆Our first module 'Globalisation and Health' starts on Wednesday 8th October 2025

Apply here!⏬
www.bsms.ac.uk/postgraduate...

Apply now - BSMS

Global Health MSc @Brighton and Sussex Medical School @globalhealthmsc.bsky.social · 19d

🎓🌐Find out how to apply for a #Chevening scholarship to study MSc #GlobalHealth
@bsmsmedschool.bsky.social

📆Deadline: 7 October 2025!
❓If you have questions, please email
📩 [email protected]

or join a drop in - sign up⏬
www.bsms.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught-degrees/global-health.aspx

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Global Health MSc @Brighton and Sussex Medical School @globalhealthmsc.bsky.social · 23d

Have questions about our Postgraduate Global Health course? Join us for an online drop in session on Zoom to find out more and ask us anything about studying here @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social @global health

You can find out more and follow the links to register here:

www.bsms.ac.uk/postgraduate...

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The future of development: making ‘aid’ work for those who count on it most - Institute of Development Studies

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Institute of Development Studies (IDS) @ids.ac.uk · 28d

Read the new blog from @petertaylor-uk.bsky.social & Carlos Alvarado Quesada on re-imagining and rebuilding aid and development in a way that is more equitable and relevant for day to day lives 👇

www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/the...

Investment in global development – whatever we call it – needs to be accountable, and meaningful for those who count on it the most, as well as for those who contribute to investing in it – whether th...

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Global Health MSc @Brighton and Sussex Medical School @globalhealthmsc.bsky.social · 28d

Want to find out more about studying Global health at postgraduate level? Join our online drop-in sessions in September!

🌐Learn about our GlobalHealth MSc
🎓Get info on Chevening scholarships
❓Your questions answered by the Course Leader

Sign up at the link below 👇
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Global Health - BSMS

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Global Health MSc at BSMS: drop-in session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Global Health MSc @Brighton and Sussex Medical School @globalhealthmsc.bsky.social · 28d

Join an online drop-in session
Friday 12th September 2025 at 12:00BST
🌐Learn about our GlobalHealth MSc
🎓Get info on Chevening scholarships
❓Your questions answered by the Course Leader

Register now, drop-in any time in the one-hour time slot: universityofsussex.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Learn more about our Global Health MSc – including information on our Chevening scholarships – and get your questions answered by the Course Leader at this online drop-in session. Join the session at ...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Rethinking Global Health: Bold Proposals for Reform . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Global Health MSc @Brighton and Sussex Medical School @globalhealthmsc.bsky.social · Sep 8

The @wellcometrust.bsky.social
are holding a webinar on Thursday 11th September at 15:00 BST 'Rethinking Global Health: Bold Proposals for Reform'.

You can register and attend here 👇
wellcome-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Seismic shifts have upended global health in recent months. Wellcome has commissioned five thought leaders from different regions of the world to set out bold ideas for a new global health architec...

wellcome-org.zoom.us

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Africa Research and Impact Network @arin-africa.bsky.social · Aug 12

Africa is warming faster than the global average & health is on the frontline.
Be part of the Pan-African Conference on Environment, Climate Change & Health: Science to Policy, powered by
Wellcome Trust
.
21–24 Oct | Nairobi
shorturl.at/yDmzq
#ECHAfrica25 #ScienceToPolicy

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Global Health MSc @Brighton and Sussex Medical School @globalhealthmsc.bsky.social · Sep 3

Listen to Dr Chi Eziefula, Associate Professor in Global Health and Infection @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social

Fascinating discussion on menstrual cycles, health, stigma & environmental impact

Chi lectures on our post-graduate Global Health course

We're lucky to have her!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

What's Up Docs? - Is there a 'normal' menstrual cycle? - BBC Sounds

Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken uncover what we misunderstand about the menstrual cycle.

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Global Health MSc @Brighton and Sussex Medical School @globalhealthmsc.bsky.social · Sep 2

🌐Find out how to apply for a #Chevening scholarship to study MSc Global Health @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social

🗓️Deadline for applications for 2026 entry is 7 October 2025!

📩To discuss your application with the Course Team please get in touch: [email protected]

www.chevening.org/apply/

Apply | Chevening

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · Aug 28

BSMS researchers have used neuroimaging to demonstrate how intense breathwork induces powerful altered states, like unity and calm, by altering blood flow in brain regions tied to emotion & memory. This may pave the way for breath-based mental health treatments 🔽
www.bsms.ac.uk/about/news/2...

Researchers in the Clinical Neuroscience Department of Brighton and Sussex Medical School conducted breathwork research in a physiology lab and MRI scanner. Credit: Air Hunger documentary.

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Nature @nature.com · Aug 21

Obituary: David Nabarro (1949-2025) global-health leader who fought malnutrition, malaria, Ebola and COVID-19

go.nature.com/4lHeMbD

David Nabarro obituary: global-health leader who fought malnutrition, malaria, Ebola and COVID-19

Persuasive physician who brought research evidence to the heart of global policy decisions.

go.nature.com

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Global Health MSc @Brighton and Sussex Medical School @globalhealthmsc.bsky.social · Aug 13

Would you like to find out more about the MSc Global Health programme at @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social
Please join us for an on line drop in session and ask any questions / have a chat with us! :-)
12:00-13:00 BST Wednesday 13th August 2025
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Global Health MSc at BSMS: drop-in session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Learn more about our Global Health MSc and get your questions answered by the Course Leader at this online drop-in session. Join the session at any time between 1-2pm UK time.

Research Fellow in Public Health and Social Care Ref: 41491 (Part Time, Fixed Term) - Job page - University of Sussex Job Search

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Dr Katie East @katieeast.bsky.social · Aug 11

🚨 Research Fellow position at BSMS 🚨

Colleagues at @bsmspcph.bsky.social are recruiting a Research Fellow in Public Health and Social Care.

The position would suit a qualitative researcher with an interest in care, quality of life, food and nutrition.

jobs.sussex.ac.uk/job/ea6b9123...

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Research Fellow in Public Health and Social Care Ref: 41491 (Part Time, Fixed Term) - Job page - University of Sussex Job Search

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @drtedros.who.int · Aug 11

Tomorrow is #YouthDay! Join me and the @who.int Youth Council in a conversation about health literacy, equity, planetary health. I would like to hear your ideas and proposals!

Register here: bit.ly/3HvUWlE

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Global Health MSc @Brighton and Sussex Medical School @globalhealthmsc.bsky.social · Aug 11

Vacancy for Research Fellow in Public Health and Social Care at @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social
jobs.sussex.ac.uk/job/ea6b9123...

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Health Policy Watch - Global health news reporting @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social · Aug 1

Join the conversation to celebrate, learn from, and amplify the voices of women transforming TB research, policy, and community engagement.

📢WEBINAR
🔍NEW IDEAS, REAL IMPACT: HOW WOMEN ARE CHANGING SA'S TB STORY
📅7 Aug 2025
⏰3:00 PM SAST

Register at: bit.ly/4lWOinK

@ghs.bsky.social @bhekisisa.org

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PCPH @bsmspcph.bsky.social · Jul 29

PCPH Seminar in September @bsmspcph.bsky.social @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social Join us for our next seminar on 24th September with Emma Adams NIHR Doctoral Fellow, Newcastle University. All welcome! Contact [email protected]

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Global Health MSc @Brighton and Sussex Medical School @globalhealthmsc.bsky.social · Aug 5

Find out more about what it's like to come and study with us
@bsmsmedschool.bsky.social
We're only 10 minutes from Brighton and 1 hour from London. So many beautiful and interesting places to visit on your doorstep! youtu.be/rVkJhxeD6Lk

Life at Sussex - Campus

YouTube video by University of Sussex

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Institute of Development Studies (IDS) @ids.ac.uk · Aug 1

Women play a vital role in fish farming in Bolivia - but their work is undervalued.

The GENERIS team, part of #ce4dev seeks to break these barriers through sustainable and equitable changes.

Read more about their work in Cochabamba, Bolivia here 👇

https://ce4dev.pulse.ly/aj9wyxlyzw

Towards an equitable energy transition: women and fish farming in the tropics of Cochabamba (Bolivia) - Clean Energy for Development

This blog explores the latest research on women in fish-farming communities in Bolivia, and the gendered challenges they face.

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