Centre for Health Studies Series



Held annually as part of the DMCC course and as one of our key showcase events for the Centre for Health Studies, the Panel Day will explore the emerging discourses around the ever-changing demands of the humanitarian workforce in current Conflict and Catastrophe settings. With links to health professionals, military organisations, NGOs and humanitarian agencies […]


Enjoy three talks and Q&A from leading academics, including Dr Caroline Burgon (University of Birmingham), that illuminate the medical references within Shakespeare’s texts, how medicine influences his performances, and his largely untold life in Blackfriars.


Calling all writers and curious minds.

Dive into the captivating intersection of medical ethics and creative writing with our interactive one-day course, now in its eighth year..

Led by Helen Mosby (Open University) and Philosophy Fellows’ Convenor, Andrew Papanikitas, this masterclass will bring ethical quandaries to life, sharpen your literary skills and deepen your understanding of medical ethics through a wealth of diverse perspectives.