WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health Education and Training, 24–26 June 2026
Imperial College London is a global university with a leading role in public health education, research and leadership. Its WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health Education and Training has a long-standing commitment to connecting Master of Public Health and Master in Global Health students with the global health institutions and professionals that are shaping the future of the field.
Following the success of the inaugural visit in 2025, Imperial College London is pleased to return to the WHO Academy in Lyon for its second immersive study visit. This year's cohort of 24 Master of Public Health and Masters in Global Health students will once again have the unique opportunity to engage directly with the WHO Academy's pioneering learning environment, deepening their understanding of global health systems, innovative education methodologies, and the critical role of lifelong learning in building a resilient global health workforce.
Following the success of the inaugural visit in 2025, Imperial College London is pleased to return to the WHO Academy in Lyon for its second immersive study visit. This year's cohort of 24 Master of Public Health and Master in Global Health students will once again have the unique opportunity to engage directly with the WHO Academy's pioneering learning environment, deepening their understanding of global health systems, innovative education methodologies and the critical role of lifelong learning in building a resilient global health workforce.
The 2026 visit will further strengthen the growing partnership between Imperial College London and the WHO Academy, reaffirming the vital role that its WHO Collaborating Centre plays in advancing the Organization's mission and in inspiring the next generation of public health leaders.
Highlights of the 2026 Visit
- Experiential and immersive learning
- Visit to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
- Career pathways in global health
- Health policy and systems thinking
- Strengthening institutional partnerships