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 Cafe Transcript_Nina19th 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
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