LSHTM Centre for History in Public Health (CHiPH)

Description

Historical research is of central relevance to understanding public health in the present. Current developments cannot be understood without a knowledge of the past.

The Centre for History in Public Health was established in 2003, with its origins in the AIDS Social History Programme at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in the late 1980s.

Its location within a multidisciplinary public health institution is unique and keeps researchers firmly in the forefront of historical research into public health and health services. Scholars are also continuously building links other areas of related interest, such as LSHTM’s archives.

Research at the Centre covers both public health and health services in high, middle and low income settings. Its programmes include 'Ethics and public health law, 1920-2020' and have included 'Border crossings: charity and voluntarism in Britain's mixed economy of healthcare since 1948' (2020 to 2025).

The Centre promotes teaching via both face-to-face Masters students and distance learning. It also runs a free online course on the history of public health in post-war Britain.

The Centre’ public engagement involves a number activities including films and seminars available to staff, students, and the general public.

Policy engagement is key to the Centre: on the basis of its role within a leading school of public health, the Centre interacts with policy and decision-makers to inform the evidence base.

Currently active

Yes

Offers funding

No, this infrastructure does not provide funding.

Founding year

2003

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University affiliation(s)

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
London

Partner Infrastructures

NIHR Policy Research Unit in Policy Innovation and Evaluation (PIRU)

The Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) began work in January 2011. It brings together leading health and social care policy and research expertise to improve evidence-informed polic… read more about NIHR Policy Research Unit in Policy Innovation and Evaluation (PIRU)

London

History and Policy (H&P)

History and Policy is an organization that aims to enhance public policy by fostering a deeper understanding of history. It operates as a national network comprising over 500 academic historians and s… read more about History and Policy (H&P)

London

Public Health Humanities Network

The Public Health Humanities Network advocates for the importance of arts and humanities research and education within public health; works to overcome barriers to their inclusion; and facilitates con… read more about Public Health Humanities Network

London

Additional Partnerships

UK Faculty of Public Health; NIHR School for Public Health Research at LSHTM (SPHR@L), London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine