Student Ambassadors

Who better than the emerging leaders of tropical medicine and global health to guide our activities, our Strategy and our impact?

Acting as a voice for their fellow students, Student Ambassadors are indispensable in raising awareness of RSTMH throughout their institutions and beyond. They are the instrumental link between students, institutions and RSTMH and make the most valuable contribution to assisting us in achieving our vision and mission.

Central to the Student Ambassador role is ensuring that RSTMH is recognising and supporting the next generation of tropical medicine and global health professionals effectively and safeguarding that they are taking an active role in facilitating research, sharing knowledge and driving impact.

To be an RSTMH Student Ambassador, you ideally need to be a full-time student in a subject related to global health, with good networks and a strong understanding of RSTMH and our work. You also need to be an existing RSTMH member for a minimum of 3-months.

Adeniyi Adesola

University of Ibadan (COMUI), Nigeria

Cherelle Angeline

RSTMH Student Ambassador, Goldsmiths, University of London, UK

Yusuf Babatunde

RSTMH Student Ambassador, University of Ilorin

Mohammad Ashraful Amin

RSTMH Student Ambassador, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Nicola Bonadiman

Nicola Bonadiman

RSTMH Student Ambassador, University of Padova

Yannick Borkens

Charité Hospital, Germany

Dr Jamie Colloty

Imperial College London, UK
Souradeep Chowdhury

Souradeep Chowdhury

RSTMH Student Ambassador, AIIMS, India

Kamoga Dickson

RSTMH Student Ambassador, Makerere University
Malaika El Amrani

Malaika EL Amrani

RSTMH Student Ambassador, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Ashton Hall

RSTMH Student Ambassador, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Erin Johnston

RSTMH Student Ambassador, Utrecht University, the Netherlands
Dr Ahmad Suleiman Idris

Dr Ahmad Suleiman Idris

RSTMH Student Ambassador, Usmanu Danfodiyo University

Arnaud Iradukunda

RSTMH Student Ambassador, University of Burundi, Burundi

Alain landry Kubong Nguepnkep

RSTMH Student Ambassador, University of Buea, Cameroon

Jean-Marc Kutz

RSTMH Student Ambassador, University of Hamburg / Bernhard-Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM)

Ashraf Mahmoud

RSTMH Student Ambassador, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Tanzania

Temitayo Femi Matthew

RSTMH Student Ambassador, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

Celine Ng

RSTMH Student Ambassador, University of Science Malaysia

Venance Emmanuel Mswelo

RSTMH Student Ambassador, Kampala international University Uganda (WC)

Santhanam Naguthevar

RSTMH Student Ambassador, AIIMS, Jodhpur

Dr Christophe Ngendahayo

RSTMH Student Ambassador, Mount Kenya University, Rwanda

Samuel Nkengfua

RSTMH Student Ambassador, Swiss School of Business Management (SSBM)

Isaac A Oyekola

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

Aaron Remkes

RSTMH Student Ambassador, Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, Germany

Emmanuel Ohaekenyem

RSTMH Student Ambassador, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka

Sagar Parajuli

RSTMH Student Ambassador, Pokhara University

Klara A Stark

RSTMH Student Ambassador, University of Cambridge

Olugbenga Samuel Babatunde

RSTMH Student Ambassador, Aberystwyth University

Nchanji G. Takop

RSTMH Student Ambassador

Isaac Touloum

RSTMH Student Ambassador, Centre Inter-Etats d'Enseignement Supérieur en Santé Publique d'Afrique Centrale

Gaurav Verma

RSTMH Student Ambassador, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences-KIIT Bhubaneswar, India

Oluwadamisi Tayo-Ladega

RSTMH Student Ambassador, Bangor University, UK

Shrikant Vichare

RSTMH Student Ambassador, Università di Pavia, Italy
Cicely Weaver

Cicely Weaver

RSTMH Student Ambassador, University of Amsterdam

Kiirya Tevin Walker

RSTMH Student Ambassador, Mbarara University of Science and Technology

How to apply

Join our growing network of Student Ambassadors!

To be an RSTMH Student Ambassador, you ideally need to be a full-time student in a subject related to global health, with good networks and a strong understanding of RSTMH and our work. You also need to be an existing RSTMH Student member.

As an RSTMH Student Ambassador, you can gain experience in a similar field to your studies and complement your academic abilities by getting involved in many ways, including but not limited to:

  • Sharing RSTMH social media posts within your own network, university network, or both, to raise awareness about the Society.
  • Talking! Engaging with your fellow students to promote the Society. Telling them about RSTMH student membership and the benefits available.
  • Promoting Society activities such as events and Medals and Awards.
  • Recommending the RSTMH Journals and explaining how they can be involved with our publications (for example, acting as a peer reviewer).
  • Telling your networks to apply to our RSTMH Early Career Grants Programme and making sure your networks don’t miss key deadlines by sending them regular information about the opening and closing dates.
  • Getting in touch and letting us know what you think we’re doing right, and what we could be doing better: As a Student Ambassador and a member of RSTMH, your feedback is extremely important.

Student Ambassador applications are currently closed while RSTMH develops a new application form.  

If you have any questions, please contact nell [dot] dasso [at] rstmh [dot] org (Nell Dasso).