Oct 21 2014
The Peoples-Uni are looking for volunteer tutors or dissertation supervisors for their Masters-level public health modules Volunteer tutors will lead two-week topic sessions (all materials have been prepared and uploaded). Time commitment is approx. 2-4 hours per week during the two-week period (and assignment marking at semester end). This is an opportunity to add your teaching skills …
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Oct 14 2014
What? A tool kit to support doctors working in international health to document the knowledge, attitudes and skills they develop whilst working in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). For whom? All doctors who are interested in working in international health. Aim: To encourage increased documentation of the skills developed whilst working in LMICs and therefore …
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Sep 25 2014
Cities – the bustling centres of economic and industrial growth, but also the harbingers of major social, health and economic inequality. When striving for a fair and sustainable society, how we develop our cities now will determine the future for us all.Medsin Newcastle’s vision for the 2014 National Conference is to bring together students of …
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Sep 21 2014
Venue: Royal College of Physicians, Regents Park, London, NW1 4LE Date: Thursday September 25th 2014, 6:30pm – 8pm followed by a drinks reception This is the third in this year’s Global Health Advocacy seminar series held jointly by the Royal College of Physicians and the Alma Mata Global Health Network. This seminar will focus on …
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Jul 31 2014
The Wessex Global Health Network was set up earlier this year, aiming to foster interest in, understanding of and involvement in global health in the Wessex region. Their website is well resourced with up-to-date information on global health topics, opportunities and guidance for working overseas, and potential funding sources, as well as listing events in the area. It’s free …
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Jun 28 2014
Pioneering MSc in global health bringing together students from a range of disciplines to understand and address major health challenges. It equips those working in the health sector with the knowledge and skills to critically reflect on health and health care in low and middle income settings and apply this knowledge with supported practical experience …
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Jun 25 2014
The Latest Alma Mata Global Health Newsletter is now out! Please see the following link for the latest global health news, events, educational links & opportunities:
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Jun 18 2014
Scientific advances in our understanding of genetics and genomics may generate major improvements for human health in the coming decades. From a global health perspective, however, the translation of genomics into new medical treatments also raises profound international and local issues around inequality, identity and insecurity. This interdisciplinary conference brings together experts from the fields …
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Jun 17 2014
Screening of “Remote Area Medical” by the Global Health Film initiative at the Royal Society of Medicine on July 3rd at 18:00. The film follows the non-profit, volunteer driven medical organisation that provides free health care to people in remote areas of the United States and around the world. The founder of Remote Area Medical, Stan …
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Jun 16 2014
As more and more NGOs, multi-mandate aid agencies and local actors focus their attention on building resilience within vulnerable communities, we ask what this concept really means for the humanitarian sector, and specifically how this concept is of use (or not) in responding to humanitarian crises. Is building resilient communities and systems the inevitable future …
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