Provisional programme

Join the Oxford Global Health Society for a term of interdisciplinary learning, research exchange, professional development and community-building.

Events are intended primarily for current students and registered visiting students in Oxford. Individual event descriptions will confirm eligibility, capacity and registration arrangements.

Freshers' Welcome and Global Health Social

Thursday 8 October 2026, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Week 0 - Central Oxford venue to be confirmed

Meet the committee and connect with new and returning members interested in global health. This informal welcome event will introduce the Society’s activities, membership and plans for the academic year.

Christ Church Brunch

Saturday 24 October 2026, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Week 2 - Subject to venue and booking confirmation

A relaxed social brunch bringing together members from different academic and professional backgrounds. Advance registration will be required and places may be limited.

Global Health Co-working Session

Friday 6 November 2026, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
Week 4 - Venue to be confirmed

A friendly and focused co-working session for students working on research, coursework, applications or global health projects. Participants are welcome to bring their own work and join for part or all of the session.

Global Health Research Showcase

Thursday 12 November 2026, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Week 5 - Venue to be confirmed

An interdisciplinary showcase featuring short presentations from students and early-career researchers working on global health topics. The event will provide opportunities to share work in progress, receive constructive feedback and connect with others working in related areas.

A call for speakers and expressions of interest will be published separately.

Global Health in Practice: Careers and Policy Discussion

Tuesday 24 November 2026, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Week 7 - Venue and speakers to be confirmed

A discussion exploring careers and professional pathways in global health research, policy, humanitarian work and programme implementation. Speaker details and registration information will follow.

End-of-Term Social

Friday 4 December 2026, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Week 8 - Venue to be confirmed

An informal end-of-term gathering to reflect on the term, meet other members and share ideas for Hilary Term 2027.

Please note: This is a provisional term card. Dates, times, venues, speakers, capacity and event formats may change. Confirmed information and registration links will be published on this page and through the Society’s communication channels.

This year’s OGHS Annual Conference invites participants to explore how innovation at every level - from digital health solutions and system redesign, to grassroots leadership, governance reform, and funding resilience - can transform ideas into lasting impact. 

Through keynote addresses, panel discussions, and student-led presentations, we will examine how bold thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community-driven approaches can drive forward a global health landscape that is more inclusive, effective, and resilient. Across four dynamic sessions, we will discuss: 

• How practice and policy innovations translate evidence into action; 

• How digital health and technology are reshaping care systems; 

• How grassroots leadership and local research fuel global change; 

• And how health systems can adapt and thrive amid governance, financial, and environmental shifts. 

This will be an incredible trip for members of the Oxford Global Health Society to see, experience, and network with influential policymakers and practictioners at different global health organizations in Geneva.