Events and initiatives

Events

Fiona Godlee, editor of the British Medical Journal, speaking

Annual Athena Swan lecture

Each year we invite a notable female academic to deliver a keynote lecture to help improve the visibility of female academics and share ther work-life experiences.
Picture of staff demonstrating their research to colleagues

Showcase

Our annual showcase provides the opportunity for the School to celebrate the successes and achievements of staff in order to help foster an inclusive environment.
Member of staff with family on School of Public Health away day

Family Friendly

Each year we hold family-friendly trips to several London attractions attended by SPH staff members and their children to promote intra-School networking in a social environment.

Initiatives

Staff mentoring

Mentoring

The School of Public Health has introduced a mentoring scheme open to all job families. Staff are encouraged to request a mentor if there are any specific issues they wish to get advice on.

Photo of a plane wing

Early Career Researcher Travel Award

These awards provide funding for postdoctoral researchers and research fellows with funding to present their work at conferences and workshops across the globe.
Photo of a staff meeting

Career development

The School and College have a number of initiatives to enable and encourage the professional growth of our staff.