COVID Breakthrough Infections
There has been some dispute in terms of the efficacy and length thereof of the available COVID vaccines in terms of protecting individuals from newer strains. In particular, a study showed that there was an over 40% breakthrough rate for one of the more recent strains which is now the prominent viru...
COVID-19 Research and Data
Share your ideas, data, or research interests on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in many different aspects of the world (e.g. in society, economy, international relations, media, education, social networks, etc.).
Covid-19 and lost generations
There is some debate on the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on generations from different aspects. Some argue that Covid-19 may cause lost generations due to inadequacies in remote education. What is your opinion about this issue considering all types of generations? You can also share related resea...
COVID-19 Variant Tracker
Any thoughts on the new Omicron variant with a new symptom? https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-expert-talks-about-the-new-omicron-variant/
Vaccine Breakthrough
Knowing that the COVID-19 vaccine is not 100% effective and cases will still come through (vaccine breakthrough) despite being vaccinated, how can we best inform about the potential of that happening?
Masks or No Masks
The U.S. CDC has stated individuals who are fully vaccinated can now go mask-free in many settings. What are your thoughts on this? What do you plan to do? And what studies have you seen to support or go against these recommendations?
Trends in Higher Education
Share your ideas and opinion about the trends in higher education in the post-COVID-19 environment. There is a number of issues around student migration and recruitment, the learning environment and virtual education, internationalization, and employability, etc.
Science Diplomacy
Science diplomacy is the use of scientific collaborations among nations to address common problems and to build constructive international partnerships. The COVID-19 pandemic and the urgent need for vaccines stressed the importance of scientific collaborations and partnerships between nations to add...
Remote work - current & future trends in education and research
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a shift towards remote working. This could affect not just people’s working lives, but the shape of cities, gender equality, and many other aspects of society. It’s likely working from home is here to stay—for some workers, at least. Share your opinion and ideas...
Mental health
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. O...