News & public engagement
Staff at the Centre offer expert commentary on humanitarian crises.
AI solutions for humanitarian challenges: Collaboration with the UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub
We are providing technical expertise and develop a capacity strengthening package as part of our new ‘AI solutions for humanitarian challenges’ project. This work aims to support responsible and effective uptake of #AI technologies.
Read more about the implications of AI for the humanitarian sector and about our planned work here: https://www.ukhih.org/news/humanitarian-aid-considerations-for-the-future-of-ai-use-in-humanitarian-action/
Advancing climate justice urgently requires accelerated disability-inclusive climate action.
UCL-Harvard collaboration: ‘Advancing disability-inclusive climate research and action, climate justice, and climate-resilient development’ (Stein et al, 2024)
Prof Nora Groce and Prof Maria Kett from the Centre for Humanitarianism and Social Inclusion authored as co-PIs with Professor Michael Stein from the Harvard Law School a paper in the Lancet Planet Health 2024; 8: e242–55 with funding from UCL Grand Challenges and Harvard University. Download the paper here:
News
UCL collaboration with Brent Borough awarded funding to tackle health disparities
Prof Maria Kett is leading a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funded multi-stakeholder coalition for inclusive health in Brent, London.
Dr Balogun addresses students on tackling inequalities in global health
PhD student and Commonwealth Scholar Dr Israel Adekunle Balogun was invited to share his experience working in disability, development, peace and humanitarian nexus at LSHTM.
Blogs
Social Capital and Political Dynamics in the Refugee Experience
Visiting PhD student Samah Halwany from UNIMC-Italia explores the implications of refugees’ precarious status on their dignity, identity and overall well-being.
Humanitarianism – what does it mean today?
Dr James Smith, Lecturer and Co-Director of UCL’s MSc in Humanitarian Policy & Practice reflects on the evolution of the humanitarian landscape and some of its inherent challenges.
Working as a Community Researcher on the Brent Integrated Care Partnership
Community Researcher Sean Chou shares his experience looking at health inequalities Brent.
Podcasts
AI for Good: Tech and Ethics in Humanitarian Crises
This episode of Public Health Disrupted explores the intricate relationship between technology and humanitarian action.
Global Health Lives podcast
Hear from Professor Nora Groce on the Global Health Lives podcast.