Online DMRRR Master’s Programme: An Introduction from Dr Olivia Fung, HKPU
Greetings from Hong Kong Polytechnic University- PolyU!I am pleased to inform you that the Master of Science in Disaster Management (Resilience, Response and Relief) (DMRRR) is now open for registration. The DMRRR is a joint award programme offered by the School of...
Secondment at World Health Organisation (WHO)
By Dr Hassaan Afzal, HCRI Research Fellow.In August 2017 I joined HCRI as a research fellow to work on the impact of attacks on healthcare. HCRI is a World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Emergency Medical Teams and Emergency Capacity Building, and...
Alexandra’s experience studying MSc International Disaster Management
What did you study at undergraduate level?I completed a B.A.H. in Psychology and Sociology at Trent University in Canada, and spent the third year of my four-year degree studying abroad at Lancaster University. It was this year abroad that was key to attracting me to...
Lucy’s experience studying MA Humanitarianism and Conflict Response
What did you study at undergraduate level?I studied Religion and Theology at the University of Manchester. This consisted of learning about various religions, cultures, theologies and philosophies.What attracted you to HCRI/ the course?I found the course during the...
Year in Review 2017
Here is a look back at key events in 2017. We would like to thank you for your continuous support and for contributing to the success of HCRI this past year. January UK-Med, a disaster response charity based at HCRI, verified by the World Health Organization as part...
Grace’s thoughts about the International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response BSc
What did you study at college?I studied both A-levels and BTECs in college the A-level was theology and philosophy and the BTEC was double ICT.Why did you choose International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response?From a young age, I have been interested in...
Catriona’s thoughts about the International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response BSc
What did you study at college?Geography, Politics, Psychology and English LiteratureWhy did you choose International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response?I was always interested in the natural disaster side of geography and was applying for geography courses...
Policy Brief: Making efforts count after Irma and Maria: household relief and recovery in Puerto Rico
By Dr Gemma Sou and Dr Félix Aponte-González Abstract Hurricane Irma hit Puerto Rico on September 6, 2017. This was soon followed by hurricane Maria on September 20, 2017 causing widespread and devastating impacts in Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands in the...
The Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute Annual Landmark Lecture
On Thursday 23 November, the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) held their annual Landmark Lecture, which provides a platform for discussion on topics relating to humanitarianism and disaster management.This year’s speaker was Pierre Carli - a leading...
Katie’s experience studying for an intercalated BSc
From which year in your Medical Studies did you intercalate?I intercalated after my 4th year of Medicine.Where are you studying your medical degree?Liverpool UniversityWhy did you choose to intercalate onto the iBSc Global Health?I chose to intercalate in Global...
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