Researchers, policy makers and stakeholders came together last week to celebrate significant strides in global health research at the University of Birmingham.
Panel discussion between academics at the University of Birmingham's Global Health Research Showcase. Image: Nicola Gotts Photography.
The 2024 Global Health Research Showcase brought together (in person and online) celebrated academics in the Global Health field discussing their areas of work and the links between evidence to policy and change. There were speakers not only from the University of Birmingham, but also institutions such as the World Health Organization, The British Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the National Institute for Health and Social Care Research and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Presentations, panel discussions and videos during the day highlighted the importance of the work undertaken by researchers from the University of Birmingham, working in partnership with organisations in different countries such as China, India, Kenya and more, to conduct research which is locally impactful and sustainable.
The event also included a strong focus on networking, to generate more conversations around global health and encourage relationships between researchers and stakeholders from different disciplines to build connections and opportunities for collaboration.
The University of Birmingham is working with global partners to pursue research in a wide range of health areas, helping to narrow inequalities by providing locally-relevant evidence to give the world’s most vulnerable people a chance to access better health information and healthcare.
Some of the academics speaking about their work included:
An introductory video also allowed University of Birmingham researchers to briefly share the context of their various projects:
The showcase was held in the Exchange Building in Centenary Square, the University’s specially curated space for collaboration in the heart of the city centre.
Professor of Epidemiology and Primary Care
Staff profile for Professor Rachel Jordan who is the Director of Global Engagement, College of Medicine and Health and Professor of Epidemiology and Primary Care at the University of Birmingham
Professor of Global Health Research
Staff profile for Justine Davies, Professor of Global Health, Institute of Applied Health Research.
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International)
Profile of Professor Robin Mason, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International)
Barling Professor of Surgery
Profile of Professor Dion Morton, Professor of Surgery in the Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, University of Birmingham
Professor of Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine
Staff profile for Professor Arri Coomarasamy, Professor of Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine at the Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, and Director of the Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research.
Professor of Public Health and Primary Care
Staff Profile for KK Cheng, Professor of Public Health and Primary Care at the University of Birmingham.
