The role of social science in response to the global pandemic

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Written By Natalia Marczewska

In conversation: Prof. Helga Nowotny, former President of the European Research Council and professor emerita of Science and Technology Studies at ETH Zurich and Prof. Jean Claude Burgelman of the Free University of Brussels analyze and discuss what role do the social sciences play in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen in to learn about:

  • The ‘Covidization’ of research and the need to protect curiosity-driven research.

  • Why a holistic, cooperative approach to research can help to tackle global challenges

  • Why we need to better navigate and embrace uncertainty.

Natalia Marczewska
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