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Research in Global Health

Through collaboration with global partners, King's research shapes policy and practice to improve health and wellbeing across the global south. Our innovative research supports educational and capacity-building initiatives, delivering measurable impact while driving continued innovation.

As of November 2024, active research projects relating to health in the global south totalled over £82 million, advancing both knowledge and practical applications in the field.

King’s diverse research portfolio spans multiple faculties including Life Sciences & Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, Social Science & Public Policy, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care and Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences.

Our comprehensive research agenda encompasses ten interconnected themes:

Research Themes

These themes naturally intersect, with research conducted through highly interdisciplinary approaches. Many researchers contribute across multiple themes, fostering collaboration both within the UK and internationally.

Our doctoral students

Exceptional King's scholars contribute to our global health research.

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