COVID-19: From Global Challenge to Global Transformation? Perspectives from students around the world
COVID-19: From Global Challenge to Global Transformation? Perspectives from students around the world
The Utrecht University Centre for Global Challenges organizes a webinar series where students from around the globe, together with UU experts, reflect on the global nature of the COVID-19 crisis and the transformative implications for our societies, including economic, social, cultural, political, and environmental.
Transformative implications
In late December 2019 the world learned of a new virus: COVID-19. Three months later much of the world was in lockdown. States of emergencies were called, borders were closed, air traffic grinded to a halt, and economic activity stopped in its tracks. Social distancing became a new normal with penalties to those who violate it.
Will COVID-19 have transformative longer term implications on our societies? Ranging from the way in which we approach global health systems, develop pathways to sustainability, foster institutions for open societies, and ensure equitable opportunities for today’s youth.
Each webinar will explore a different angle. Students from different countries around the globe will meet virtually to share their perspectives and discuss these with experts from Utrecht University.
Webinar 1: 26 May 2020, COVID 19-Opportunity or Risk for a Sustainability Transition of Our Economies. Watch webinar.
Webinar 2: 4 June 2020, COVID 19-Opportunity or Risk for a Sustainability Transition of Our Economies - part 2
Webinar 3: 9 June 2020, Putting People at the Centre of Health Systems. Watch webinar
Webinar 4: 17 June 2020, Investing in Accelerating COVID-19 Vaccine Availability.
Upcoming webinars:
30 June : Will Covid-19 Reshape Nationalist Populism?
Fall 2020
- A Revival of the Public Sector
- COVID-19 and Higher Education: Rethinking Mobility in Europe
- Open Societies at Risk
- Opportunity or Risk for a Sustainability Transition of Our Economies? Part 3