Author: Claire

My first term on the MPH at the University of Birmingham has really renewed my passion for learning.  The university itself has a fantastic atmosphere which hits you from the minute you walk on campus and spot inspirational Old Joe standing tall above you.  Then you get the buzz of the beginning of another academic … Continue reading “Student Rep Report: Introduction and Term One Reflections (31.01.17)”

LinkedIn is a social networking site designed specifically for the professional community and is great for connecting with like-minded individuals in your current/desired field of work. The MPH linkedin group now contains over 250 members and is regularly updated with conversations, course-related information and public health job opportunities. If you haven’t already, get involved and join … Continue reading “Social Media Update: Join the MPH linkedin group today!”

Violence has a devastating impact on individuals, families and communities. The World Health Organisation acknowledges that “violence of all sorts is strongly associated with social determinants” and therefore a different approach to tackling the problem of violence needs to be developed. Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows the rate for incidents of violence with … Continue reading “Research Highlight: Taking the Public Health approach to tackling violence in Stoke-on-Trent (13.06.16)”

Food Rules: Exploring eating behaviour and conception of household food rules within adolescent-parent dyads By Susannah Tooze, MPH Student  Over recent decades, the worldwide prevalence of obesity has increased exponentially and the rising level of overweight and obesity among children is of particular concern. Obese children are at risk of remaining obese in adulthood and … Continue reading “Student Dissertation Topic Highlight (13.06.16)”

How do you decide whether a treatment works? How much evidence is needed? What is “good” evidence?  These are questions addressed by systematic reviews, which are recognised in the “hierarchy of evidence” as the best methodology for synthesising evidence in an unbiased way. Systematic reviews are used to inform clinical guidelines and health care decision … Continue reading “Module Focus: Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis (13.06.16)”

After graduating with a Biochemistry degree, applying for a Masters in public health felt like the natural next step for me, as I wanted to move from the molecular level of science to the wider population level. I am particularly interested in infectious diseases and surveillance, hence undertaking my dissertation with the support of Public Health … Continue reading “Student Rep Report: Term Three – Reflections (13.06.16)”

   Written by Claire Humphries, International Public Health PhD Student at the University of Birmingham  I decided to return to university to study for the MPH whilst working for a charity in Birmingham. My time in the third sector provided me with the opportunity to co-manage a number of public health projects, which is what ultimately … Continue reading “MPH Graduate Testimonial (April 2016)”

  Written by Ember Hilvers, Information Analyst in Communicable Disease Surveillance at Public Health Wales When I came into the masters I knew that I eventually wanted to end up in infectious disease surveillance (and/or research), and at the time, the absolute best thing I could do for myself was to work toward a masters degree in public … Continue reading “MPH Graduate Testimonial (April 2016)”

  Written by Kaiseree Dias, Research Associate in Public Health at the University of Bristol I started working as a Research Associate in Public Health Research at the University of Bristol in January 2016 after completing my Masters in Public Health (MPH) at Birmingham in September 2015. I am jointly funded by DECIPHer and NIHR SPHR … Continue reading “MPH Graduate Testimonial (April 2016)”

    Written by Luke Robertshaw, Radiation Epidemiology Information Analyst at Public Health England I came into the MPH (part-time) from the charity sector, not having worked directly in a public health role before.  The course has given me a good understanding of areas in which a public health professional can work and the kind of skills … Continue reading “MPH Student Testimonial (April 2016)”