A multidisciplinary team of students from Swansea University will run a pilot project in the Gambia this summer to develop a deepened understanding of the interdependency between ill health and broader development and environmental issues. The students, selected from the Schools of Medicine, Arts and Humanities, Human and Health Sciences and Media studies, will work alongside Gambia University and Medical School students to develop a knowledge partnership in line with Millenium Development Goal 8.

For more information about the project see the student section.

A VERY WARM WELCOME TO THE 3 STUDENTS OVER FROM THE GAMBIA!!

On the 2nd March, Ousman, Abdullahi and Emeka flew into Gatwick Airport for their 10 day stay in Swansea as the latest student exchange contingent. They are being hosted by the Student Committee, and are staying in Singleton Hospital Accomodation for the duration of their stay. During their stay they will be undertaking various placements throughout the Swansea hospitals, as well as engaging in numerous social events. We would love for you to join us on any one of these, or indeed at lunchtime in Singleton Hospital. A full timetable can be found here. If you would like to join us, or would like more info then please get in touch with Anna Woodman at

Welcome to the Student Link section of the Swansea-Gambia Link website.

The student link is entirely run by students at Swansea University and the University of the Gambia. It aims to forge strong links between medical students at the 2 universities, with trips both ways forming the core of the link. The link has seen 5 years of trips, with the most recent being a visit of Swansea students to the Gambia in December 2009. See below for information about a presentation they will be giving soon. More information about the Link and the various trips can be found by following the links on the left.

On Wednesday 20th January 2010 the 8 students who visited Gambia in December 2009 will be giving a presentation on their trip in the ILS Seminar Room (First floor) at 19:00.

The talk is entitled "Holey Feet and a Hole Lot More!" and will include various aspects of their experiences there. In particular, it will touch upon the structure of the health care system in the Gambia, history of the Royal Victoria Teaching Hospital and the medical school, especially the link that exists with Cuba. Clinical cases will also form part of the talk, in particular reflections upon these.

The talk will last around 1 hour and afterwards there will be tea, coffee and a chance to chat and ask the students questions. All are welcome.

To fundraise for the Swansea-Gambia Link, we are going to attempt to recreate the success of last years Auction of Promises. This will take place from 7pm in the Vault (underneath No Sign Wine Bar) on Wednesday 3rd February 2010. The event was thoroughly enjoyed last year and raised a massive £3000. More information about the evening and the lots on offer can be found under Fundraising on the left.