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Joined October 2016
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UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
@MylesHarrisMH is Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Risk, #Disasters, and #Humanitarianism at the @UCLIRDR, as well as coordinator of the UCL #Space #Risks #Research Group and founder and CEO of the Space Health Research consultancy: spacehealthresearch.com/
UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
Many congratulations to Dr @MylesHarrisMH for recently passing his PhD viva!
Myles' thesis on "Prolonged field care: a grounded theory of mitigating risks to health in remote environments" will be available to read via @ucl_discovery in the new year 💻
UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
Vacancy! Join us as Engagement, #Networks and Partnerships Manager.
Are you experienced in building #partnerships across different #organisations? Want to help develop and execute an exciting new @UCLIRDR #engagement #strategy?
Closes: 10 Dec 23
👉 bit.ly/49NnpwO
UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
On 5th November we commemorate World Tsunami Awareness Day 🌊
This year's theme is "Fighting #Inequality for a #Resilient Future" and highlights the absolute importance of inclusive #disaster #preparedness.
#GetToHighGround #TsunamiDay
Today is #TsunamiDay!
Reducing vulnerability to tsunamis includes addressing poverty, exposure and vulnerability of ALL people 👉 ow.ly/6Vx450Q3ZoJ
#GetToHighGround
UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
We're looking for #employers who are willing to provide high quality summer #internships to our #students. Is this something your #organisation can provide?
Please share! More information can be found here: bit.ly/3MndofE or drop us a line at [email protected]
UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
Huge congratulations to the @UCLIRDR's @fatemeh_jalayer, who has recently been elected as the new chair of the #European Facilities for #Earthquake #Hazard and #Risk! @EFEHR_tweets
Read more about the EFEHR and Professor Jalayer's new position here: mailchi.mp/a88fa3cecfc2/efeh…]
UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
NEEDS conference 2023 kicking off with Prof @LotteJensen14 keynote on ‘The role of #culture and #history on #disaster’ with a focus on #floods in The Netherlands 🇳🇱
@Needs_conf @DisastersRadix @UTwente @DisasterResil @EefjeHendriks
UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
I am pleased to attend amazing @Needs_conf (Northern European Emergency and Disaster Studies Conference) took place at University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands, on 31 October - 3 November 2023
@UTwente
@DisasterResil
#NEEDS2023
@UCLIRDR
@uclmaps
@ucl
UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
Join the @UK_ADR in conversation with @UCLIRDR's Professor David Alexander, for a "Personal Reflection on #Disaster #Risk Reduction".
Open to anyone interested in disaster scholarship but registration is required: bit.ly/3Qgj7VL
🗓️ 3rd November
⏰ 12:00 - 1:00 PM GMT
UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
We are greatly saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Professor Saleemul Huq. He was a treasured colleague and friend, and the profound impact he made on both the climate change field and the people he worked with is immeasurable.
ucl.ac.uk/risk-disaster-redu…
UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
It's International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction!
This year's theme is "Fighting inequality for a #resilient future", showing how #poverty, #inequality and discrimination are causes and consequences of #disaster #risk.
#BreakTheCycle #DRRDay #2023
youtu.be/2KmwuaFBiOE?si=ORs3…
UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
Held every 13 October, International Day for #Disaster #Risk Reduction celebrates how people around the world are reducing their #exposure to #disasters and raising awareness of the risks they face.
See how our work @UCLIRDR continues year round: ucl.ac.uk/risk-disaster-redu…
UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
Want to attend the launch of this fantastic new resource tomorrow but can't be here in person?
Join us online: us06web.zoom.us/j/8627323965…
Celebrating the brand new #Gender and #SexualMinorities in #Disaster #Risk Reduction Reference Guide!
@UCL_GD @DRRDynamics @grripp @uclmaps
After 10 months of hard work, the Gender and Sexual Minorities in Disaster Risk Reduction Reference Guide is finally here! 🎉📢🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Join us to hear all about it:
📅 13th October
⏰ 18:00-19:00 (UK)
🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/gender-an…
@UCL_GD @UCLIRDR @gdn_online
UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
An event not to be missed - register your place now!
#InclusiveDRR #DRRDay
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UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
Dr Megnaa Mehtta's @AXAResearchFund work is 1 of 7 postdoc projects endorsed by @IocUnesco as part of the #OceanDecade. All work aims to strengthen science-based interventions for #coastal #livelihood preservation and #resilience. @MMehtta
Read more: oceandecade.org/news/womens-…
👏 We're thrilled to follow Dr. Megnaa Mehtta on her journey, one of the seven researchers selected for their innovative postdoctoral projects through the joint call for fellows launched by the @AXAResearchFund & @IocUnesco as part of the #OceanDecade!👉 ow.ly/LiuS50PKcmR
UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
For those in session 5B #UCLWRC23 the link for the @WorldBank @GFDRR report ‘Designing Inclusive, Accessible Early Warning Systems: Good Practices and Entry Points’ can be viewed here: documents1.worldbank.org/cur… #EW4All @UN_Women @CREWSinitiative @ukfcdorbx
Congratulations to Professor Joanna Faure Walker on becoming a @ukcge Recognised #Research #Supervisor!
Congratulations to Professor Joanna Faure Walker, @UCLIRDR Head of Department, on becoming a UK Council for #Graduate #Education @ukcge Recognised #Research #Supervisor!
Read more about the Research Supervision Recognition Programme here: supervision.ukcge.ac.uk/abou…
UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
Is the #humanitarian sector outdated?
Following this summer's @ucl Humanitarian Summit, this #IRDR blog post provides a critical reflection on the state of the humanitarian sector. Written by Global Humanitarian Studies undergraduate student Evie Lunn.
blogs.ucl.ac.uk/irdr/
UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
We're now just one week away from the first day of our #UCLWRC23 Creating Effective Warnings for All conference!
There's still time to register - don't miss out! Full details below 👇
There's still time to register for our dynamic Creating Effective Warnings For All Conference next month! We'll be publishing more details on planned sessions shortly, so be sure to book your place & use our hashtag for all-things conference: #UCLWRC23 ucl.ac.uk/sts/events/2023/se…
ALT Promotional poster: a dark grey background with white, line graphic on top depicting a mountain range and radio tower with a red circular signal emanating from it. Text reads: UCL Warning Research Centre, Creating Effective Warnings For All Conference.
UCL Humanitarian Institute retweeted
Many congratulations to Dr Mohammad Shamsudduha @EarthShams, who has been appointed as a member of the Scientific Advisory Group at @icddr_b - International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease #Research, #Bangladesh 👏
Read more here: icddrb.org/about-us/leadersh…
