Home

Centre for Global Epilepsy

Capacity Building & Training

We strengthen epilepsy care by empowering local professionals through tailored training, mentorship, and fellowships. Our hands-on workshops and knowledge-sharing initiatives ensure that clinicians, researchers, and community health workers can provide context-specific solutions in their regions.

Research & Innovation

In collaboration with partners across low- and middle-income countries, we lead research that reflects local realities. From co-developing diagnostic tools to capturing patient experiences through oral history, we advance epilepsy care by integrating scientific discovery with lived experiences.

Knowledge Exchange & Policy Influence

We turn research into action by engaging with policymakers, publishing impactful findings, and fostering strategic partnerships. Our advocacy efforts help shape epilepsy policies that are not only evidence-based but also culturally and regionally relevant.

Global Collaboration & Engagement

By connecting epilepsy researchers, clinicians, and advocates worldwide, we build a stronger global movement for better care. Through collaborative projects, international conferences, and funding initiatives, we create opportunities to scale solutions that work in diverse settings.

17–18 May 2025

5th African Epilepsy Congress held in Lusaka, Zambia

The 2025 African Epilepsy Congress brought together researchers, clinicians, and advocates to share innovations in epilepsy care tailored to African contexts. The Centre for Global Epilepsy hosted a stand and contributed to key sessions. Professor Arjune Sen led a workshop on data and AI, Professor Sloan Mahone chaired a session on stigma, Professor Charles Newton shared EPInA findings and Dr Sam Bailie presented work from the Oxford Martin Programme. The Congress emphasized collaboration in advancing equitable care.

16 May 2025

Delivery of the 2nd ETAM Course at the African Epilepsy Congress, Lusaka

The second Epilepsy Training in Adult Medicine (ETAM) course was held in Lusaka, Zambia, as part of the 5th African Epilepsy Congress. Supported by the Centre for Global Epilepsy, this dedicated teaching day focused on equipping healthcare professionals with practical skills to improve epilepsy care in adult populations. The interactive programme built on the success of the inaugural course and reinforced ETAM’s growing role as a regional training initiative across sub-Saharan Africa.

9 May 2025

Oxford Masterclass in Epileptology: Epilepsy and Big Data

The 2025 Oxford Masterclass in Epileptology took place at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, and explored the growing role of big data in epilepsy research and care. Sessions throughout the day covered epidemiology, imaging, genomics, EEG and clinical trials, with speakers including Professors Arjune Sen, Mark Richardson, Andrea Cipriani and Eva Morris. Participants also took part in case discussions on practical applications and ethical considerations. Endorsed by ERN EpiCARE and supported by UCB Pharma, the event fostered collaboration across disciplines in the advancement of epilepsy

13 February 2025

Solving Stigma in Epilepsy launched in Harare, Zimbabwe

The first Solving Stigma in Epilepsy course took place in Harare, Zimbabwe, in February 2025, led by Professor Sloan Mahone. The course brought together 26 participants, including healthcare professionals, advocates, and individuals with lived experience, to explore epilepsy-related stigma in healthcare and its impact on access to care. Interactive sessions, including seizure first aid demonstrations and case-based discussions, helped participants develop strategies to reduce stigma in clinical settings and their communities.

12-14 February 2025

Delivery of the ETAM Course in Harare, Zimbabwe

The Epilepsy Training in Adult Medicine (ETAM) course launched in Tanzania, equipping healthcare professionals with essential epilepsy care skills. The course took place in February 2025 at the University of Zimbabwe, where 104 participants, including 17 local faculty, were trained in collaboration with ILAE, the British Pediatric Neurology Association, and the Epilepsy Support Foundation, Harare. These local faculty will now lead ongoing epilepsy care training across Zimbabwe.

February 2025

New Publication: Epilepsy in Low- to Middle-Income Countries

A new publication by Arjune Sen, Charles R. Newton, and Gift Ngwende explores key challenges and solutions for epilepsy care in LMICs. The authors highlight advancements like culture-specific diagnostic tools, innovative EEG prototypes, and the addition of Levetiracetam to the WHO Essential Medicines List, offering practical opportunities to improve care in resource-limited settings.