University hosts fourth GCPHR annual conference

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More than 70 academics, researchers, public health professionals, policymakers, research partners and early-career scholars from around the world came together recently at the University of Huddersfield for the Global Consortium for Public Health Research (GCPHR) 4th Annual Conference.

The conference provided a platform for meaningful discussion, knowledge exchange and collaboration on how global health research can become more inclusive and responsive to the needs of global communities. 

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Professor Parikshit Goswami, Director of Research and Innovation and Professor Warren Gillibrand, Dean of School of Human and Health Sciences welcomed the national and international delegates and reaffirmed the university’s commitment to supporting interdisciplinary, innovative, and collaborative research that addresses global health challenges. 

“The conference had a wonderfully positive and collaborative atmosphere, bringing together colleagues from across disciplines, sectors and countries around a shared commitment to equitable partnerships in global health research,” said Professor Goswami. “It was inspiring to see such energy, openness and ambition in the discussions.”

Conference organiser Dr Rajeeb Kumar Sah, Reader in Public Health, SHHS Strategic Lead International and Co-Lead of GCPHR, added, “The successful delivery of the 2026 GCPHR Annual Conference demonstrates the power of collective action in addressing complex public health challenges. The conference highlighted the importance of equitable partnerships in global health research, recognising that sustainable solutions require collaboration built on mutual respect, shared leadership and the meaningful involvement of researchers and communities across the world.”