Studies in Survival - Science and Conflict in Gaza and Beyond
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how education and research drive change even in the most challenging environments.
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 18:00 - 19:30 GMT
Location: Online (Zoom link will be sent to registered participants)
Registrations: free, but mandatory
As US President Donald Trump adds further confusion to the Middle East crisis, where does science factor in?
ABSW will host an online panel event looking at how research and education institutions shape social landscapes during times of conflict and war. This discussion will explore news angles and expert perspectives on how these institutions contribute to stability and progress, with a focus on the latest dramatic developments.
We will discuss cases where science has survived adversity or been re-established in difficult circumstances and the impact on their communities. Whether you’re looking for compelling stories or interested in looking behind the headlines into how education, research and resilience intersect, this event is for you.
Asmaa Abusamra, Head of Community Service and Continuing Education Center at University College of Applied Sciences, Gaza, Palestine. Asmaa is currently based in Oslo, Norway under a fellowship through the Scholars at Risk (SAR) network, where her research focuses on education reform and resilience in higher education, particularly in regions impacted by conflict.
Nisha Gaind has been with Nature since 2013, and moved into her current position as Europe Bureau Chief in July 2018. She has a MSci degree in astrophysics and physical chemistry from University College London. She leads Nature’s news coverage of Europe.
Miryam Naddaf is currently a retained correspondent at Nature Journal, covering neuroscience, biological sciences, science policy in the UK and EU, and news from Africa and the Middle East.
Bothina Osama is the MENA regional co-ordinator at SciDev.Net, covering Gaza, Yemen and Syria. She is the editor of SciDev.Net’s new podcast The Spark, which looks at science in conflict.
Andy Extance, ABSW chair and freelance science writer will chair the session.
Booking is mandatory. This event is free, but you can donate to organisations like the Committee to Protect Journalists, International Media Support, International Federation of Journalists, or Reporters Without Borders, which supports journalists on the front line.
