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King's College London
May 5
Few hospitals around the world have a history as long and as rich as that of Guy’s. To recognise and celebrate the continuous provision of health care, training and research, and of Guy’s world-wide prominence in doing so, a programme of events will take place during the week including a Service of Celebration, a Clinical Academic Symposium and a Gala Dinner.
All those with strong connections to Guy’s are invited to attend the Guy’s 300th Anniversary events. Please review the details below and follow the links to secure tickets, prior to general release. All events will be limited by the venue capacity; hence early booking is recommended.
To provide recognition of Guy's Hospital reaching the landmark of 300 years of health care provision, training and research, a Guy's 300th Fund will be established, offering support to health care students from diverse backgrounds, seeking to maintain the history of excellence in innovation, emanating from Guy's, long into the future. The fund will be distributed through the Health Faculties of King's College London. Please consider donating to the Guy's 300th Fund here.
Anniversary GKT Gazette
To mark the 300th anniversary, there will be a special edition of the GKT Gazette available free to subscribers or £20 for those who'd like to purchase a copy.
Guy’s 300th Community Events | Community Engagement
Tuesday 5 May to Thursday 7 May 2026
Location: Science Gallery Courtyard, Great Maze Pond, Guy’s Campus, London
Guy’s 300 Community Events brings you three days of interactive health, education, and community-led activity at the heart of Guy’s Campus.
You will experience hands-on simulations, student-led exhibitions, public talks, and creative work that reflect how care, science, and education connect in real settings.
What you can expect
Live simulation sessions led by clinical educators, students and Industry Partners
Interactive exhibits exploring patient stories and lived experience
Creative and humanities-led work on care and compassion
Public talks and open reflective discussions
Activities designed for families, students, and local community groups
Tuesday 5 May | All day (09:00 – 16:00)
Meet the new da Vinci 5 (DV5) Robotic System, provided by Intuitive and will be on stage for one day only.
Full day of interactive stalls and exhibitions. Community pitch tables and interactive stalls showcasing health and wellbeing engagement activities, clinical skills demonstrations and hands-on experiences. Public-facing education sessions led by staff and students and partner organisation (charities, NHS services, industry). We’ll also be celebrating International Midwifery Day.
Marquee Stage 09:30 -09:45Opening ceremony
Welcome and reflectionsSir Cyril Chantler, Professor Richard Trembath and Professor Stephen Challacombe
09:45 - 10:35da Vinci 5
Meet the da Vinci robotic surgical system by Intuitive
13:00 - 14:00Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences
The robotic arm demonstration
Marquee Stands All day Table 1Laerdal Medical
with a moulage workshop, self-directed basic life support training, and/or neonatal simulators.
All day Table 2KCL/GSTT
Students and Midwifery Team Celebrating International Day of Midwife
All day Table 3Integrated Local Services
awareness and activities on local health services
All day Table 4The Pathways Centre Services
information, strategies for families, educators & organisations.
All day Table 5The Florence Nightingale Museum
Object Handling Box. Nursing history with artefacts and activities
All day Table 6Gordon Museum
Artefacts and skeleton display with fun facts activity
AM | Table 7
9.00 -12-00
Royal College of Midwifes
Celebrating International Day of Midwife and fun activities
PM | Table 7
13:00 - 16:00
King’s Health Partners
Research Showcase
All day Table 8Intercalated Professional Education (IPE)
Abstract Communication Puzzle
AM | Table 9
9.00 -12-00
SC1
London Pathfinders materials, including the London Life Sciences Week content, What Is Life Science? and the partner organisation links (We Rise, Motivez, and Spiral Skills)
PM | Table 9
13:00 - 16:00
Centre for Innovation, Transformation and Improvement (CITI)
All day Table 10GKT Gazette
Guy's Hospital 300th book and archive display
Wednesday 6 May | All day (09:00 - 16:00)
Continued programme of pitch tables and interactive exhibits. Expanded partner engagement and demonstrations.
Marquee Stage 10:00-11:00Chantler SaIL Centre
Live Simulation session with Alex Crow
13:00 - 14:00Transformative Experiences of Care
with Drs Ranjev Kainth and Rini Paul - Open space for sharing experiences of care. Short, guided discussion in a Schwartz-style format
Marquee Stands All day Table 1My story of care that shaped me
an interactive screen for you to share your own reflections
AM | Table 2
9.00 -12-00
KCL/GSTT
Students and Midwifery Team
PM | Table 2
13:00 - 16:00
Nursing Team
VR Breast feeding
All day Table 3Integrated Local Services
awareness and activities on local health services
All day Table 4The Pathways Centre Services
information, strategies for families, educators & organisations.
AM | Table 5
9.00 -12-00
Centre for Innovation, Transformation and Improvement (CITI)
All day Table 6Gordon Museum
Artefacts and skeleton display with fun facts activity
All day Table 7The Art of Care (KUMEC)
Exhibition artwork created by Stage 2 Medical students Humanities group project work All day Table 8Intercalated Professional Education (IPE)
Patients home sim session
AM | Table 9
9.00 -12-00
Centre for Innovation, Transformation and Improvement (CITI)
All day Table 10GKT Gazette
Guy's Hospital 300th book and archive display
Thursday 7 May | Schools Programme | Closed to public
The final day dedicated to invited secondary school pupils, extending the anniversary programme into future generations of healthcare professionals.
Participating schools are:
Southbank University Academy
Ark Globe Academy
St Saviour’s and St Olave’s School
Lilian Baylis Technology School
Planned activities with Team London Bridge and the Science Gallery London
CPR simulation session at the SaIL Centre with KCL team
The Old Operating Theatre Museum visit
Threads that Bind Us exhibition with the Science Gallery London
Service of Thanksgiving & Afternoon Tea
Thursday 7 May, 2-5:15pm, Southwark Cathedral & Guy's Hospital
Join the Bishop of Southwark for a Service of Thanksgiving at Southwark Cathedral between 2-3pm, followed by afternoon tea in the grounds of Guy's Hospital from 3:30-5:15pm. Tickets for each event are £20 and £25 respectively and sold separately.
Clinical Academic Symposium & Anniversary Lecture
Friday 8 May, 9am-5pm, New Hunts House Lecture Theatre
The symposium will provide insights and updates of key discoveries, practice and innovation, emanating from Guy’s and its present-day partners. Talks, roundtable discussions and displays will be drawn from across the breadth of health care, training and research, ongoing at the Guy’s campus. The final programme will be published at on the alumni events page.
The symposium is a free event, however admission will be by ticket only.
Reception, Gala Dinner & Dance
Friday 8 May, 6:45pm-late, Park Plaza Hotel, Westminster Bridge
The anniversary week culminates in a Reception, Gala Dinner and Dance at the Park Plaza Hotel, Westminster Bridge. Join us for a spectacular evening celebrating alongside your fellow members of the Guy's community.
There will be tables of 10, so either book a table and organise together with your Guy’s peers and partners, or kindly indicate your year of graduation to allow groupings to be made. Tickets are £175 each.
A limited number of rooms are available at a discounted rate at the hotel for guests wishing to book accommodation. Bookings must be made directly through the hotel website and under the Rate Type tab, using the code G300 or Senior Citizen (as applicable).