Dr Krithi Ravi awarded Kennedy Scholarship for postgraduate study at Harvard
Dr Krithi Ravi (Clinical Medicine, 2016) has been named as a Kennedy Scholar for the 2021-22 academic year, receiving a scholarship to attend Harvard University for postgraduate study.
Krithi is an academic junior doctor working in the NHS who is interested in the mechanisms of the transgenerational transfer of health disparities during pregnancy and early childhood.
The Kennedy Scholarship will enable her to undertake a Master’s in Public Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, which she hopes will help her integrate advocacy and research to meaningfully address health disparities.
Krithi said: ‘The disruptive conversations I had with members of the Green Templeton community from all over the world led me to critically reflect on the artificial boundaries between global and local health equity.
‘I am very grateful for the support of the college and Dr Laurence Leaver, with my academic and extracurricular endeavours, including my decision to apply for a Kennedy Scholarship.’
During her time at Oxford, Krithi was involved in multiple projects and groups including the Oxford Global Health Group, Oxford Global Surgery Group and Oxford Refugee Health Initiative.
The Kennedy Scholarship is an academic award that can be used to fund a wide variety of study at either Harvard or MIT. Scholars are encouraged to use this opportunity to deepen their expertise in their field, explore diversity in the field, and branch out into new fields as well.
It’s not just an academic prize: it is hoped the scholarships will strengthen trans-Atlantic relations and recipients are encouraged to fully embrace living in the United States and try their hand at range of different things such as learning a new language or trying a new sport.
There are eight Kennedy Scholars for 2021-22, chosen following a competitive UK-wide selection process.
The Kennedy Scholarships were established as part of the UK’s national memorial to US President John F. Kennedy following his assassination in 1963. They provide a ‘living memory’ to President Kennedy, investing in future generations and advancing ideas that were closely associated with him: intellectual endeavour, leadership and public service.
Wishing everyone a very happy Friday ✨
Try to stay warm and dry out there this weekend!
We were delighted to host our annual Diversity Dinner last month, bringing together students, fellows and staff to celebrate inclusion during Black History Month.
Professor Patricia Daley opened the evening with reflections on her journey through academia and the ongoing work to advance equality at the University of Oxford, sparking thoughtful discussion among attendees.
Guests then enjoyed a three-course African-inspired menu created by members of the Black Students’ Society with our catering team.
The college community choir singing a wintry warmer up in the tower last Tuesday evening. `The Song of Winter` by Alison Burns.
Choir rehearsals are from 17:30 to 19:00 on Tuesday evenings (usually in the Stables Bar), all are welcome!
🎓 Today we celebrated our newest graduates!
Guest speaker and alumna Kate Eisenstein (MSc History of Science, Medicine and Technology, 2010) reminded us:
‘Your biggest contribution might not stem from what you know, but from the new questions you dare to ask.’
Congratulations to all who graduated today! Welcome to the Green Templeton Alumni community! 🎉
It was wonderful to see so many alumni in Hong Kong for the inaugural dinner of the Green Templeton Hong Kong Alumni Society. A fantastic start to what promises to be a thriving community.
