IDRIM Café Talk Series
The main overarching purpose of this activity is to strengthen the links between IDRiM members in a friendly and informal online setting.
1st Café Talk on 30 March 2021
Organized by Dr. Funda Atun-Girgin, University of Twente, Netherlands & Dr. Mark Ashley Parry, Northumbria University, UK
Theme : Dynamics of my Career
～Key research milestones and how their research has changed by COVID-19～
2nd Café Talk on 30 June 2021
Organized by Dr. Xinyu Jiang, Wuhan University, China
Theme : Risk Management vs Emergency Management
～Have you ever been confused by the difference between “Risk Management” and “Emergency Management” in disaster research? Lets talk about it ～
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4th Café Talk on 9 November 2021
Organized by Dr. Funda Atun-Girgin, University of Twente, Netherlands
Theme : Horizon Europe and Japanese Funding Mechanism
5th Café Talk on 1 December 2021
Organized by Dr. Mark Ashley Parry, Northumbria University, UK
Theme:Gender equality during COVID-19 Pandemic
6th Café Talk on 30 March 2022
Organized by Dr. Xinyu Jiang, Wuhan University, China
Theme:On Academic Publication – Viewpoints and Experiences from Senior Researchers (Journal Editors)
7th Café Talk on 31 May 2022
Organized by Prof. Bijay Misra, School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi, India & Prof. Alexandru Ozunu, Babes-Bolyai University, Romania
Theme:Role of DRR institutions in the changing global disaster risk scenario : Views and Contribution of Young DRR Researchers
8th Café Talk on 6 July 2022
Organized by Dr. Funda Atun-Girgin, University of Twente, Netherlands
Theme: Open Science
9th Café Talk on 1 September 2022
Organized by Dr. Hiroaki Daimon, University of Fukuchiyam, Japan
Theme: How did small organizations in Japan and the United States survive the crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic?: Pandemics as a common issue to initiate cross-national collaboration
10th Café Talk on 31 October 2022
Organized by Prof. Bijay Misra, School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi, India
Theme: Early Warning System and South Asia Disaster Scenario/
11th Café Talk on 22 November 2022
Organized by Dr. Huan Liu, DPRI, Kyoto University, Japan
Theme: Scientific Communication
12th Café Talk on 31 May 2023
Organized by Dr. Mark Ashley Parry, Northumbria University, UK
Theme: Is society prepared for future pandemics?
13th Cafe Talk on 6 September 2023
Organized by Dr. Huan Liu, DPRI, Kyoto University, Japan
Theme: Knowledge Management Practices in Disaster Risk Reduction: Insights and Experience from Asia and Pacific Countries
14th Café Talk on 16 October 2023
Organized by Dr. Funda Atun-Girgin, University of Twente, Netherlands
Theme: Disaster Resource Centres/Networks at various levels
15th Café Talk on 6 November 2023
Organized by Prof. Bijay Misra, School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi, India & Prof. Alexandru Ozunu, Babes-Bolyai University, Romania
Theme: Scientific Expertise and Disaster Management Interface: Challenges and Prospects for Better Policy and Practice
16th Café Talk on 20/21 February 2024
Organized by Dr. Hiroaki Daimon, University of Fukuchiyama, Japan
Theme: Art of On-the-Spot Solutions: Spontaneity and Improvisation in Crisis Response
17th Café Talk on 24 July 2024
Organized by Prof. Bijay Misra, School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi, India & Prof. Alexandru Ozunu, Babes-Bolyai University, Romania
Theme: Contribution of Social Media to Effective Disaster Management: Comparative Analysis of Romanian and Indian Scenarios
18th Café Talk on 1 October 2024
Organized by Prof. Hirokazu Tatano, DPRI, Kyoto University, Japan
Theme: Towards Inclusive DRR: Issues and Challenges of Emergency Health Care System and Shelter Management for Community Resilience
19th Café Talk on 28 January 2025
Organized by Dr.Funda Atun, University of Twente, Netherlands
Theme: Supporting women practitioners and Researchers by creating a nurturing space throughout the challenging time
There is an audio interruption during Ms. Hakkarainen’s talk. please see the transcription by Zoom if needed.
20th Café Talk on 20 March 2025
Organized by Prof. Bijay Misra, School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi, India & Prof. Alexandru Ozunu, Babes-Bolyai University, Romania
Theme: Deep Evolution of Climate Change: Recent Global Flood disaster, Lessons about Pro-active preparedness and social amplification in Central Europe and South Asia
21st Café Talk on 13 January 2026 / 2 March 2026
Organized by Dr. Liu Huan, South China University of Technology, China
Theme: Polycrisis and Systemic Risk: Emerging Perspectives on Assessment, Governance, and Community-Based Responses
22nd Café Talk on 8 April 2026
Organized by Dr. Hiroaki Daimon, University of Fukuchiyama, Japan
Theme: A Decade Later: Career Journeys of Early IDRiM Young Scientist Award Recipients
23rd Café Talk on 23 June 2026
Organized by Dr. Fund Atun, University of Twente, Netherlands
Theme: 2026 Year of Water: Women, Mentorship, and the Power of Collective Action
24th Café Talk on 23 July 2026
Organized by Prof. Bijay Misra, School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi, India & Prof. Alexandru Ozunu, Babes-Bolyai University, Romania
Theme: Role of Social Capital and Community Resilience in DRR
