It’s the time of year when people commonly make New Year resolutions. Dry January is an annual campaign that encourages people to abstain from alcohol for the entire month of January. Led by Alcohol Change UK it aims to help individuals reset their relationship with alcohol, improve health, and…
We are delighted to announce the publication of the 3rd edition of A Classification for Medical and Veterinary Libraries by Cyril Cuthbert Barnard, revised by Eloise Carpenter. This is also the first book published by LSHTM Press.
Book cover: A classification for medical and veterinary libraries
Barnard, CC 2024, A…
It has been a busy year for the Archives Service and we thought that it would be good to reflect on what we have achieved and more importantly what we have learnt through our decolonising practice.
We have run Decolonising the Archives sessions for internal and external student…
On 3 December, we observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), an annual event established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992 (Resolution 47/3). This important Day aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by persons with disabilities while championing their dignity, rights, and wellbeing…
1st December has been designated as World AIDS Day since 1988. It is an opportunity to reflect on the global impact of the HIV and AIDS epidemic, remember those who have lost their lives, and show support for those living with HIV. This day also highlights the importance of continuing…
Image shows people in a crowd.
On 1 December, WHO (World Health Organisation) joins partners and communities to commemorate World AIDS Day 2024. Under the theme “Take the rights path: My health, my right!”, WHO is calling on global leaders and citizens to champion the right to health by addressing…
An exhibition of monographs from the Historical Collection of LSHTM Library Library foyer (Library opening hours)
The London School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), as it was called until 1924, opened its doors to its first students on 2nd October 1899. LSTM began as part of the Seamen’s Hospital Society…
World Diabetes Day is marked annually on the 14th November
The organization DiABETES UK gives a very simple explanation of the nature and types of diabetes mellitus on their website, as part of the current campaign to raise awareness and reduce stigma: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes
Here…
24th October is United Nations Day.
Founded in 1945 to promote world peace and stability, the UN has since widened its remit to promote issues such as human rights, economic development and humanitarian assistance, and environmental and climate issues. In its 80 year history so far, the UN has won…
The theme of Black History Month this year is Reclaiming Narratives – it is not just about telling stories; it’s about taking control of the narrative itself. It’s about ensuring that Black History is told with the respect, dignity, and accuracy it deserves, we hope to do this with…
Book Display: Dry January: Jan 1- January 31, 2025.
January 6, 2025
A Classification for Medical and Veterinary Libraries (LSHTM Press, 2024)
January 3, 2025
Archives Service: Highlights of the Year
December 11, 2024
Book Display: International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 3 December 2024
November 29, 2024
World AIDS Day 2024
November 27, 2024
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