Conversation 5 of the Royal Irish Academy online conversation series, ‘Perspectives and Pathways in a time of Crisis’.

Learning from pandemics: a century of experience

This webinar explores historical lessons from major episodes of infectious disease during the past century. What can we learn from the flu pandemic of 1918–19, SARS, Ebola, and other crises, in the response to Covid-19?

Speakers:

• Prof. Svenn-Erik Mamelund (Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway)
• Dr. Ida Milne (Carlow College/Trinity College Dublin)
• Grace Mulcahy, MRIA (UCD)
• Dr. Michael Ryan (WHO)

Chair: Academy Vice President, Daniel Carey, MRIA (NUI Galway)Booking is free but essential.

To register for this event click here.