Held annually as part of the Ethics and Philosophy of Medicine course and as one of our key showcase events for the Centre for Health Studies, the History of Human Rights Day will explore the history of Post-War UK medical ethics, the Philosophy of Medicine during the Third Reich and the History of Human Rights […]


Date: Wednesday 15 to Sunday 19 April 2026 Who can attend: Society members and their guests VISIT INCLUSIONS • 4 nights’ accommodation sharing standard doubles or twin rooms on bed and buffet breakfast basis. Optional upgrade to Superior Double Room with Cathedral views £120 per room in total, on request • 2 x 3-course dinners in […]


Life Science Regulation – the role of the Society of Apothecaries, past, present, and future – Presented by Master Apothecary, Dr David Jefferys. The Antivaxxers: A History of Antivaccination and Vaccine Hesitancy – Presented by Mr Tony Cartwright. The WHO includes vaccine hesitancy in the top ten threats to global health. In this lecture, Tony Cartwright discusses the history of the anti-vaccination movement and potential solutions to combat misinformation and vaccine hesitancy.


Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026 Time: 9.45 am for a 10.00am start Who can attend: Open to all Entrance fee: £25 Dress code: Comfortable Members Portal (LMS): Click here to book Contact: events@apothecaries.org Day one walk of the Master’s Fund Inter-Medical School Sponsored Walk The Master, Dr David Jefferys invites you to take part in a sponsored […]


  Dates: Saturday 25 to Sunday 26 April 2026 Who can attend: Society members and their guests Cost:  £100 Organiser:  Debbie Malins (drmalins@outlook.com) Sailing weekend on a Classic Yacht Are you a sailor already?  Have you ever thought about having a go at sailing?  Would you be interested in a weekend sail on a classic yacht, […]


The History of Medicine course faculty will be holding their inaugural showcase event exploring medical cultures and representation in Literature and Film. This is a chance to get a taste of what the course has to offer and exclusive access to meet some of the brightest minds in the field of Medical History and Research. […]


Date: Wednesday, 29 April 2026 Time: 6.45 pm to 11.00 pm Who can attend: Liverymen, Yeomen, and their guests Cost: £125 (Guardant Liverymen may use the ‘free guardant’ dinner option when booking, 1 allowed per Society Year) Dress code: Black tie Members Portal (LMS): Click here to book Contact: events@apothecaries.org Formally the First Guest Dinner, now renamed the Spring Guest Dinner.  […]


The Faculty owes its existence to Dr Leslie Payne who died in 2018. Dr Payne helped establish the Diploma in the Medical Care of Catastrophes (DMCC), which continues to be taught and examined at the Society of Apothecaries.


Date: Saturday 16 May 2026 Time: 9.45 am for a 10.00am start Who can attend: Open to all Entrance fee: £25 Dress code: Comfortable Members Portal (LMS): Click here to book Contact: events@apothecaries.org Day two walk of the Master’s Fund Inter-Medical School Sponsored Walk The Master, Dr David Jefferys invites you to take part in a sponsored […]


Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026 Time: 6.15 pm to 11.00 pm Who can attend: Liverymen, Yeomen, and their guests Cost: £125 (Guardant Liverymen may use the ‘free guardant’ dinner option when booking, 1 allowed per Society Year) Dress code: White tie & decorations (black tie acceptable) Members’ Portal (LMS): Click here to book Contact: events@apothecaries.org The Society is unique in […]