News 2021

29 September 2021

We have two new publications:

Dube, K., Lavender, T., Blaikie, K. et al. Identification of factors associated with stillbirth in Zimbabwe – a cross sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 21, 662 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04102-y – available here

Mdoe P, Mills TA, Chasweka R, et al Lay and healthcare providers’ experiences to inform future of respectful maternal and newborn care in Tanzania and Malawi: an Appreciative Inquiry BMJ Open 2021;11:e046248. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046248 – available here

Our full list of the most recent publications is available here


13 September 2021

Phd fellowships opportunities now available: click here for more details

Application Closing date: 30thSeptember 2021, 12 noon UK time

Your application must be Submitted 12:00 noon UK time on Thursday 30th September 2021. You must have completed and submitted all of the information indicated above to be considered for shortlisting. Please take care to ensure that you have:

  • Uploaded or submitted all available academic qualification documentation
  • Uploaded a Curriculum Vitae
  • Uploaded a personal statement
  • Nominated 2 references, and ideally arranged for both to be received.
  • Uploaded evidence that you meet LSTM’s English Language Requirements
  • Uploaded proof of nationality of ODA eligible country and submitted right to study in project country evidence (if different)

Shortlisting:  mid-October 2021

Interviews: end October 2021

Registration: January/February 2022


Read our latests press releases:

23 May 2021 – **International Day to End Obstetric Fistula** 
Kenyan midwives back global campaign to end obstetric fistula continue reading here
05 May 2021 International Day of the Midwife – Available here:
April 2021 –  NIHR Stillbirth Project Quarterly Newsletter – Issue 10 available here
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