Mon, Jun 01 2020Mon, Jun 01 2020
But what have we learnt from the past? Do epidemics start at a moment in time and proceed on a stage limited in space and duration? Do they follow a basic pattern? Does the desire to protect economic interests lead citizens to ignore the pandemic until acceleration in deaths forces action? Are exaggerated fears in people a common trait in epidemics?
LUMS Live Session 15: COVID-19: In The Eye Of The Educational Storm
LUMS Live Session 15: COVID-19: In The Eye Of The Educational Storm
Thu, May 21 2020Thu, May 21 2020
Join us in discussion with 4 distinguished panelists who lead universities and the Higher Education Commission the 15th session of LUMS Live.
LUMS Live Session 14: Flattening the Curve in the Pakistani Context
LUMS Live Session 14: Flattening the Curve in the Pakistani Context
Mon, May 18 2020Mon, May 18 2020
While countries around the world are working to “flatten the curve” of the coronavirus pandemic, Pakistan has started moving towards easing the lockdown to save its economy and people going hungry due to unemployment. What are the likely health risks of removing the lock down in Pakistan, and how can we balance health risks against economic costs faced by individuals? What types of social distancing measures are feasible in a context like Pakistan? What constraints does state capacity impose on an effective response? How can public trust be built to fight the outbreak?
LUMS Live Session 13: Faiz: Our Poet of Hope
LUMS Live Session 13: Faiz: Our Poet of Hope
Thu, May 14 2020Thu, May 14 2020
Faiz Ahmed Faiz touched millions of hearts around the world by exhibiting masterful ingenuity in his writings. He is the only poet of Pakistan who wrote about hope in the times of suffering and sorrow. His poetry resonates a sense of looking forward and being hopeful in spite of the difficulties one may face. The current pandemic is a time when most of us are struggling but life can become easier if one holds on to that elusive yet powerful feeling called ‘hope’.
LUMS Live Session 12: Our Scientific Preparedness for Health Emergencies
LUMS Live Session 12: Our Scientific Preparedness for Health Emergencies
Mon, May 11 2020Mon, May 11 2020
COVID-19 has drastically changed the way scientists all over the world are working. It has prompted intense collaboration among researchers to develop a vaccine, novel screening agents, diagnostic tests and models of infection to trace the source and help prevent future occurrences.
LUMS Live Session 11: The Gendered Impact of COVID-19
LUMS Live Session 11: The Gendered Impact of COVID-19
Thu, May 07 2020Thu, May 07 2020
COVID-19 has led the world to a major economic downturn, with potentially strong adverse impacts on livelihoods of both men and women. One may ask: How has the new situation added to the burden women looking after the household, the elderly as well as children, with most support systems practically non-existent at the moment? How varied are the experiences and actions of men and women in the lockdown? How have their roles changed at home?
LUMS Live Session 10: How has Academic Research Changes as a Result of COVID-19
LUMS Live Session 10: How has Academic Research Changes as a Result of COVID-19
Mon, May 04 2020Mon, May 04 2020
LUMS Live Session 10: How has Academic Research Changes as a Result of COVID-19
LUMS Live Session 6: Pakistan’s Economic Fallout: Where do we go from here?
LUMS Live Session 6: Pakistan’s Economic Fallout: Where do we go from here?
Mon, Apr 20 2020Mon, Apr 20 2020
Join the conversation during the sixth session of LUMS Live. Our distinguished panelists, Dr. Ali Cheema, Dr. Tahir Andrabi, Dr. Faisal Bari and Dr. Hadia Majid will discuss the economic aspects of the current situation and how to deal with them.
The session will be moderated by Mr. Adeel Hashmi and broadcast live via the LUMS Facebook page. Profiles of our panelists are given below.
LUMS Live Session 7: Is Pakistan Digitally Prepared?
LUMS Live Session 7: Is Pakistan Digitally Prepared?
Thu, Apr 23 2020Thu, Apr 23 2020
Join us for the seventh session of LUMS Live! Our distinguished panelists, Dr. Ihsan Ayyub Qazi, Dr. Zartash Afzal Uzmi, and Dr. Maryam Mustafa will discuss the digital aspects of the current situation and how prepared we are to deal with them.
LUMS Live Session 8: Leading in Times of Crisis
LUMS Live Session 8: Leading in Times of Crisis
Mon, Apr 27 2020Mon, Apr 27 2020
Join the conversation!
Our distinguished panelists include Mr. Samar Hayat, CEO Tapal Tea (Pvt.) Ltd., Mr. Inam ur Rahman, CEO Dawood Hercules Corporation, Mr. Haroon Rashid, CEO Shell Pakistan Limited and our Vice Chancellor, Dr. Arshad Ahmad.