UKHSA Presents
Webinar series profiling the science behind how we prevent, prepare for and respond to infectious diseases and environmental hazards to keep all our communities safe.
How to join UKHSA Presents
UKHSA Presents is open for any of our stakeholders or partners with an interest to attend. All the materials from each webinar will be added to this page. Sign up to our Stakeholder Cascade to receive a weekly newsletter with the latest events, news, updates and guidance from UKHSA.
Next event
Details of the next UKHSA Presents webinar will be published shortly.
Previous events
October 2025: Radiation protection - Research, response and real life
On Thursday 23 October, we examined how UKHSA protects public health from radiation threats across the country. The session showcased UKHSA’s emergency response capabilities and core radiation protection services, drawing on examples from recent training exercises and real incidents to illustrate how specialist teams deliver coordinated responses during radiation emergencies.
Participants learnt about UKHSA’s partnership with the newly established Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) on Radiation Threats and Hazards, and how this research collaboration enhances protective measures. We also discussed public engagement work, including the recently published ‘Living with Radiation’ document, and reviewed approaches to communicating complex radiation risks that help communities make informed decisions about radiation in everyday life.
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Radiation protection - Research, response and real life
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July 2025: The power of vaccine development and global partnerships
On Thursday 10 July, we dived into how the UKHSA’s Vaccine Development and Evaluation Centre (VDEC) was at the forefront of accelerating vaccine innovation. The webinar explored VDEC’s robust scientific capabilities, showcasing its vital contribution to global health security. Featuring contributions from the Oxford Vaccine Group and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), the session demonstrated how VDEC’s partnerships were instrumental in addressing global health challenges and strengthening vaccine preparedness.
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The power of vaccine development and global partnerships
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May 2025: AI Application in Health Security
On Thursday 8 May, we showcased UKHSA’s AI developments, demonstrated real-world applications already enhancing health security and discussed future possibilities and ethical considerations. Attendees discovered how UKHSA has been responsibly harnessing AI’s power to stay ahead of emerging threats, while navigating the complex balance of innovation and risk.
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UKHSA Presents: AI Application in Health Security
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February 2025: mSCAPE Genomics
On Wednesday 19 February, our UKHSA Presents webinar explored UKHSA’s groundbreaking work in the use of pathogen genomics. Our panel of speakers focused on the world-first metagenomics Surveillance Collaboration and Analysis Programme (mSCAPE), which has been developed to aid in the rapid detection of infectious diseases that could threaten the UK.
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UKHSA Presents: Pathogen genomics
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November 2024: Antimicrobial Resistance
On Thursday 14 November, the second webinar in our series explored UKHSA’s work on tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Our panel of speakers discussed the challenges of AMR and UKHSA’s work on health surveillance, tracking and analysing resistance, developing evidenced-based interventions and raising public awareness.
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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
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September 2024: Vector-borne diseases
On Thursday 5 September 2024, we held the first edition of UKHSA Presents on vector-borne diseases.
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For any queries about UKHSA Presents, email: externalaffairs@ukhsa.gov.uk
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Added recording and slides for October 2025: Radiation protection - Research, response and real life.
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Updated event details.
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Added recording and slides for 'July 2025: The power of vaccine development and global partnerships'.
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Moved the 10 July 2025 VDEC event into past events and removed the "next event" section.
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Replaced text for July edition and added May edition details.
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Added upcoming AI event.
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Added upcoming mSCAPE event.
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Added video and slides for November 2024 event.
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Updated the next and previous editions to reflect that the 14 November 2024 event has now happened.
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