Cambridge Global Health Partnerships

Global health funding opportunity – apply by 28 August 2026!

The CGHP Grant Scheme offers up to £1,000 to support individuals or teams delivering global health work.

✅ Open to NHS staff across the East of England
✅ Funding for remote or in-person global health activities
✅ Designed to support meaningful, partnership-led projects

Previous grants have supported a range of global health projects from delivering fertility nursing training in Zimbabwe to running ‘ear camps’ in rural Malawi, reaching hundreds of children — demonstrating what small grants can achieve at scale.

👉 Find out more and apply: https://cambridgeghp.org/grant-scheme/





Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Royal Papworth Hospital Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust NHS

We’re delighted to welcome Caesar Atuire as a keynote speaker at the .

​Caesar is a leading philosopher and health ethicist from Ghana, who is currently serving as the Co-Director of Oxford Global Health and Ethics and Governance Lead for the MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine at the University of Oxford. Caesar also holds an Adjunct Professorship of Philosophy at the University of Ghana.

Drawing on his extensive global leadership—including roles with the WHO’s COVID-19 Ethics & Governance Working Group, the Global Forum for Bioethics in Research, and the Africa CDC—Caesar will share invaluable insights on dismantling systemic inequities in global health.

📅 19 November 2026
📍 Robinson College and Online

👉 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5th-east-of-england-global-health-conference-tickets-1989462635297


Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust University of Cambridge Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust NHS The Rosie Hospital

📣 Abstract submissions are now open for the Poster Competition at the 5th , taking place in Cambridge and online later this year.

We’re looking for examples of impactful work across:

🔹 Global health research
🔹 Global health education
🔹 Global health practice

Submit an abstract of up to 250 words, highlighting:

✅ The challenge or opportunity
✅ Your approach
✅ Key outcomes and impact
✅ Lessons learned

Selected abstracts will be invited to showcase their work through a poster presentation at the conference.

📅 Deadline for submissions: 15 September 2026

We welcome submissions from students, academics and healthcare professionals working in global health in the UK and internationally.

Submit your abstract here: https://cambridgeghp.org/5th-east-of-england-global-health-conference-poster-competition/



Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust University of Cambridge Royal Papworth Hospital Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust The Rosie Hospital North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

We’re delighted to welcome Jim Campbell as the opening keynote speaker at the .

Jim Campbell is the Professor of Practice, Health Workforce, at King's College London and brings exceptional global expertise in population health, health systems and health workforce development. His distinguished career spans senior leadership and advisory roles with the World Health Organisation, the Global Health Workforce Alliance and the UK Department for International Development.

At a time when health systems around the world are facing significant workforce pressures, Jim will offer a powerful global perspective on the challenges and opportunities for delivering equitable and sustainable health impact. We look forward to hearing his insights.

📅 19 November 2026
📍 Robinson College , Cambridge and Online
👉 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5th-east-of-england-global-health-conference-tickets-1989462635297



Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust University of Cambridge Royal Papworth Hospital King's College London East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust The Rosie Hospital

📢 Abstract submissions are now OPEN

We’re inviting submissions for the Poster Competition at the 5th East of England Global Health Conference, taking place later this year.

This is an opportunity to share and celebrate work contributing to global health across three categories:

🔹 Global health research
🔹 Global health education
🔹 Global health practice

Submit an abstract of up to 250 words outlining the challenge, your approach, the impact, and key learnings from your work.

Shortlisted abstracts will be invited to present a poster at the conference.

📅 Deadline for submissions: 15 September 2026

We welcome submissions from students, academics and healthcare professionals working in global health in the UK and internationally.

Submit your abstract here: https://cambridgeghp.org/5th-east-of-england-global-health-conference-poster-competition/



Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust The Rosie Hospital West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Royal Papworth Hospital

📣 East of England Global Health Conference 2026📣

📅 Thursday, 19 November 2026
📍 Robinson College, Cambridge
🌍 Hybrid event

We’re excited to announce that registrations are now open for the 5th East of England Global Health Conference!

Join academics, clinicians, healthcare students, and global health professionals from business, industry, NGOs and health policy to explore pressing global health challenges and what it takes for partnerships to truly deliver equitable and sustainable impact.

Through the interconnected lenses of research, education, and clinical practice, the conference will feature inspiring keynote speakers, thought-provoking panel discussions and a poster competition designed to spark new ideas, connections, and action.

👉 Register now: https: https://cambridgeghp.org/events/5th-east-of-england-global-health-conference/



Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , Royal Papworth Hospital, University of Cambridge, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust , East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust , The Rosie Hospital

🚨 FINAL FEW DAYS TO APPLY!
🌍 East of England Global Health Fellowships 2027

Are you a Doctor in Training (ST3+) in the East of England interested in global health?

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience alongside your clinical training, with funded time, leadership development, and an international visit.

⏰ Deadline: 30 June — almost here!

📩 Apply: [email protected]
📝 Subject: Global Health Fellowship 2027 + your name & specialty

👉 Tag a colleague who should apply or share within your networks!
🔗 https://cambridgeghp.org/global-health-fellowships/

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Raising the Bar for Global health - RESCHEDULED to 17 September 2026

We’re very sorry for the late notice, but due to the current amber heat warning and insufficient cooling facilities at the venue, we’ve had to reschedule today’s Raising the Bar event. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The event will now take place on 17 September, 6–8pm.

Thank you so much to everyone who had planned to join us this evening — we truly appreciate your understanding, and we very much hope you’ll still be able to make the new date.

East of England Global Heath Fellowships 2027 – Submit your applications by 30 June 2026

Are you a Doctor in Training (ST3 level or above) in the East of England with an interest in global health?

The East of England Global Health Fellowships (GHFs)—delivered by Cambridge Global Health Partnerships with funding and guidance from NHS East of England—offer a unique opportunity to build your global health experience alongside your clinical training.

As a Global Health Fellow, you will:
- Receive funded time (half day per week) to dedicate to global health activities
- Develop skills in leadership, teamwork, governance and global health practice
- Experience health partnership working with colleagues in the Global South, either within an established CGHP partnership or another partnership that you are aware of that works with a similar model
- Undertake an international visit with your global health supervisor
- Become a champion for global health within your training programme and region
- Join a growing network supporting international staff across the East of England

✅ Eligibility:
Doctors in Training at ST3 level or above in the East of England
Fellowship duration: 1 year (subject to progression and agreed objectives)

📩 How to apply:
Send your application to [email protected] with the subject line stating “Application for Global Health Fellowship 2027” followed by your name and specialty area.
⏰ Deadline: 30 June 2026
⏰Interviews will take place on MS Teams on Monday, July 6, 2026.

These fellowships are a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding of global health, contribute to meaningful partnerships, and bring valuable learning back to the NHS.

👉 Find out more and apply today: https://cambridgeghp.org/global-health-fellowships/

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust , Royal Papworth Hospital

CGHP blog alert!

Topun Austin, CGHP Member and Consultant Neonatologist at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, shares a powerful and deeply personal global health journey — from a formative medical elective in Nepal to a sustained commitment to partnership working.

His story highlights how early experiences can shape long-term engagement in global health, grounded in collaboration and mutual learning.

👉 Read Topun’s full blog: https://cambridgeghp.org/blogs/returning-to-the-himalayas-and-forging-new-partnerships/

At CGHP, we are proud to support global health leaders to build and strengthen partnerships that drive meaningful, long-term impact.

🔗 Find out more about how to get involved including CGHP’s Grant Scheme on our website:https://cambridgeghp.org/get-involved/

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, University of Cambridge , Royal Papworth Hospital , East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust , Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust