London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineStudent Guide

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Student guide · Autumn 2026

The semester, explained for London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Autumn 2026
Campus terms
15
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Autumn 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

8 entries
  1. Autumn 2026Relevant now
  2. Christmas / New Year Closure 2026-2027
  3. Spring 2027
  4. Term 2 C Modules 2027
  5. Term 2 D Modules 2027
  6. Easter Closure 2027
  7. Summer 2027
  8. Term 3 E Modules 2027

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Campus language

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15 terms

C

Cafe 1899
The coffee shop located within the Keppel Street building.
College Hall
A University of London residence located very close to the Keppel Street building.
Connaught Bridge
Commonly used shorthand for Connaught Hall, another UoL residence for LSHTM students.

I

International Hall
A popular University of London intercollegiate hall used by LSHTM students near Brunswick Square.

J

John Snow
Common reference to the John Snow Lecture Theatre, often used as a landmark for meetups.

K

Keppel
Common shorthand for the main building and its surrounding campus area.

M

MRC
Medical Research Council, which funds many research units and projects at the school.

S

SRC
Student Representative Council, the student-led body representing the interests of LSHTM students.

T

Tavi
Student shorthand for the Tavistock Place building.
Tavistock Cafe
The smaller catering outlet located in the Tavistock Place building.
The Garden Halls
A large intercollegiate hall in Cartwright Gardens frequently housing LSHTM postgraduates.
The Pumphandle
Refers to the weekly social event (Pumphandle social) held on Thursday evenings.
The Pumphandle
The on-site bar and social space located in the Keppel Street building basement.
The Refectory
The main canteen located at the Keppel Street site providing daily hot meals.

U

UoL
University of London, the federal university of which LSHTM is a member institution.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

12 details
Eduroam
The standard wireless network used across the campus and other UoL sites.
ID Card
Crucial for 'swipe access' to enter the Keppel Street and Tavistock Place buildings.
Keppel Street
The main historic building of LSHTM located in Bloomsbury.
Moodle
The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) where students access all course materials and assignments.
seacole_social_cafe
Seacole Social Cafe
Service Desk
The IT support team located in Keppel Street for technical assistance.
Student Hub
The central point for student services, including registration and ID card collection.
Tavistock Place
The second major campus building, often referred to as 'TP' or 'Tavistock'.
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The Pumphandle Social
the_refectory
The Refectory
TP1
The first building at the Tavistock Place site (15-17 Tavistock Place).
TP2
The newer extension building at the Tavistock Place site (opened in 2024).

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Autumn 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
15 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in London for London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Students

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Timezone

Europe/London

City Transportation

Public Transit

London Underground, London Overground, Elizabeth line, London buses

Nearest Airports

Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, London City Airport, Luton Airport, Stansted Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Temperate oceanic

Campus News

Latest updates from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

More men living longer with incurable prostate cancer

New analysis by LSHTM and partners shows that men in England diagnosed with incurable advanced prostate cancer are more likely to survive for at least three years than they were a decade ago due to improved treatments and NHS care.

Oct 8, 2026

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Rapid reaction: Suspected plague death in Russia reported

LSHTM experts comment on reports of a laboratory worker's death in Russia due to suspected pneumonic plague, emphasizing the importance of strict biosafety procedures.

Oct 6, 2026

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1 in 5 young people in UK regret health decision based on misinformation

A new study highlights the significant impact of health misinformation on young adults (aged 18 to 34) in the UK, leading to regrettable health choices.

Oct 5, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Not only but also: Disability as a multi-dimensional experience

October 12, 2026

LSHTM, Keppel Street, London, United Kingdom

A lecture as part of the Global Health Lecture Series exploring disability as a complex, multi-dimensional experience.

Extreme heat and antenatal care utilization: Highly unequal impacts across LMICs

October 13, 2026

LSHTM, Keppel Street, London, United Kingdom

A seminar discussing the impacts of extreme heat on antenatal care in low- and middle-income countries.

The boy who could not travel: Childhood cancer, distance and the architecture of survival

October 13, 2026

LSHTM, Keppel Street, London, United Kingdom

A seminar hosted by the Centre for Global Chronic Conditions focusing on the challenges of childhood cancer treatment and distance.

Future Forum 2026

October 14, 2026

King's Cross, London

A flagship event featuring two days of focused discussion and cross-sector sessions, including contributions from LSHTM experts like Prof. Andrew Bastawrous.

RSTMH Annual Meeting - Equitable Partnerships in Global Health

October 15, 2026

Conference Centre at Coin Street, London

A two-day meeting (Oct 15-16) organized by the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in partnership with LSHTM, focusing on equitable global health partnerships.

From CEA to BCA: Values and decisions

October 22, 2026

LSHTM, Keppel Street, London, United Kingdom

Part of the Anne Mills Health Economics Lecture series, comparing cost-effectiveness analysis and benefit-cost analyses.

Global health & colonial history

October 26, 2026

John Snow Lecture Theatre, LSHTM, Keppel Street, London

A lecture by Professor Alex Mold exploring the legacies of colonialism in contemporary global health and LSHTM's own roots.

The 4th LSHTM Trials Day

October 27, 2026

Harare, Zimbabwe, and Online (Hybrid)

A hybrid event bringing together researchers and clinicians to explore innovations in the design and conduct of clinical trials.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

7 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Bloomsbury Janet Poole House

Room types: studio, ensuite room

College Hall

Room types: single ensuite, single room with shared bathroom

Garden Halls

Room types: single room, shared room

Goodenough College

Room types: single room, studio, family apartment

International Hall

Room types: single ensuite, single room with shared bathroom

iQ Bloomsbury

Room types: ensuite room, studio

Urbanest St. Pancras

Room types: single room, ensuite room, studio apartment

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Unknown

Email Domain

@lshtm.ac.uk

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