By Ella Tomlin, Archives Apprentice
March 21st 2026 is World Poetry Day—to celebrate, we’ve taken a look at some of the poetry and adjacent material within our collections, exploring the roles these ‘creative’ records can play in a decolonial medical archive.
“The old definition of poetry stood firm…
By Ella Tomlin, Archives Apprentice
March 2026 marked the 115th officially recognised International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month; a month of celebrating the achievements of women and girls throughout the world, and an opportunity to reflect on their ongoing contribution and fight for an equal society. This…
The social media landscape is changing. Concerns about governance and moderation on some social media platforms has brought many users in universities and other public sector and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to consider alternative networks. Recognising this changing environment, we have paused our activity on X and established a presence…
By Ella Tomlin, Archives Apprentice
Many people set themselves the new year task of starting the new year off on a plant-based diet. Since 2014, the Global Non-Profit organisation “Veganuary” has popularised veganism in mainstream media, running their yearly campaign. However, veganism stemmed from a 20th century British…
By Ella Tomlin, Archives Apprentice
Perhaps the most enticing part of the festive season is the food it brings; from the traditional Christmas roast to the delightful cakes and pastries which fill the supermarket shelves this time of year! Walking around your local Tesco in December it might seem impossible…
On 15 August 1945, Victory over Japan (VJ) Day marked the end of the Second World War in Asia. While celebrations had already taken place in Britain and Europe after VE Day in May, the war was far from over for those still living under Japanese occupation.
Among them were…
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine’s Electron Microscopy Department began as part of the Entomology Department under the leadership of Richard Bird in 1959. It closed in 2012, leaving behind many thousands of photographic prints, negatives and ‘blocks’: tiny samples encapsulated in resin, each with a unique…
World Cancer Day is an international day marked on 4th February to promote a positive and proactive approach towards the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer.To mark the day, LSHTM Archives are highlighting some items within our collection relating to cancer.
Dr Christopher Draper collection
Dr. Christopher Charles Gawler…
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…
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…
