Programme for the conference
THURSDAY, 11 MAY
09.30–09.50
WELCOME TO MATCHPOINTS 2023
Per Kirkeby Auditorium
Brian Bech Nielsen
Rector at Aarhus University
Martin Østergaard Christensen
Chief Executive, City of Aarhus
Christian Wejse
Professor, Aarhus University and Head of the conference organizing committee
Jacob Rosenkrands
Journalist, Danish Broadcasting Corporation and Moderator of MatchPoints 2023
09.50–10.55
OPENING SESSION WITH MODERATOR, JOURNALIST JACOB ROSENKRANDS AND AUTHOR HANNE VIBEKE HOLST
Per Kirkeby Auditorium
Hanne-Vibeke Holst is a well-renowned Danish author and with her book "Som pesten" (Like the plague) she almost foresaw the covid-19 pandemic before it happened. In an interview with moderator Jacob Rosenkrands, you will learn more about the becoming of the book and Hanne-Vibeke Holst's vast research into pandemics and Global Health from an author's perspective. In addition to her authorship, Hanne-Vibeke Holst acts as a Goodwill Ambassador to the UNFPA and is a personal appointed member of the Danish UNESCO National Commission.
Hanne-Vibeke Holst
Author
Jacob Rosenkrands
Journalist, Danish Broadcasting Corporation and Moderator of MatchPoints 2023
10.55–11.40
KEYNOTE LECTURE
Per Kirkeby Auditorium
Søren Brostrøm
Member of the Executive Board, WHO and Director General, Danish Health Authority
Global Health – a Danish priority
11.40–12.45
LUNCH
Samfundsfagenes Kantine
LUNCH: Meet the Expert
with Renzo Guinto and Lone Simonsen
Requires separate registration (for young and early career researchers only)
See locations here
12.45–14.30
PARALLEL SESSIONS
Mental Health Conditions and Chronic Disease
Jeppe Vontillius Auditorium
Mental Health
Pandemics
Eduard Biermann Auditorium
Mitigation Strategies
Sustainability and Health
Samfundsmedicinsk Auditorium
Climate Change
Global Health Inequality
Merete Barker Auditorium
Migration Health
14.30–15.20
POSTER SESSION AND COFFEE BREAK
See an overview of the poster presenters here
The poster session is in William Scharff Auditorium
In the foyer, you can meet several NGOs, clusters and research networks. See more here.
15.20–16.10
KEYNOTE LECTURE
Per Kirkeby Auditorium
Dr. Renzo Guinto
Director, Planetary and Global Planetary Health Program, St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine, Philippines
Glo-cal Planetary One Health approaches to solve current challenges
16.10–16.30
ENGAGING ACTIVITY
Per Kirkeby Auditorium
Discuss & Draw
16.30–17.30
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: THE INFODEMIC
Per Kirkeby Auditorium
The term ‘infodemic’ refers to the spread of an excess amount of information, including false or misleading information, during a disease outbreak – in either a digital or physical form. This information causes confusion and risk-taking behaviours that can harm people’s health. It also leads to mistrust in the health authorities and undermines public health responses. An infodemic can intensify or lengthen a disease outbreak, because it makes people unsure of the best way to protect their health and the health of those around them. During the COVID-19 pandemic, infodemics led to ’fake news’, suspicion of relevant interventions, and even attacks on scientists. How should misleading information be handled – or censured? What can be done to curb mistrust in the health authorities? How was the COVID-19 pandemic affected by infodemics? And how can we avoid the negative effect of infodemics during future pandemics?
Søren Brostrøm
Director General, Danish Health Authority
Anja Bechmann
Professor, Aarhus University
Lone Simonsen
Director, PandemiX, Roskilde University
Michael Bang Petersen
Professor, Aarhus University
Ulrik Haagerup
Founder and CEO, Constructive Institute
Moderator: Jacob Rosenkrands
Journalist, Danish Broadcasting Corporation
17.40
BUS TRANSFER TO DEN GAMLE BY: TIME TRAVEL
18.00–22.00
TIME TRAVEL
Evening event at Den Gamle By
18.00: Arrival and refreshments
18.30: Time Travel - experience history
20.00: Dinner: A modern take on the classic Danish smørrebrød
22.00: End of evening
FRIDAY, 12 MAY
09.00–10.00
KEYNOTE LECTURE
Per Kirkeby Auditorium
Flemming Konradsen
Professor of International Environmental Health, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Addressing the future needs for health professionals in a globalized world with changing demands
10.00–10.30
COFFEE BREAK
In the foyer, you can meet several NGOs, clusters and research networks. See more here.
10.30–12.15
PARALLEL SESSIONS
Mental Health Conditions and Chronic Disease
Jeppe Vontillius Auditorium
Global Burden of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
Pandemics
Eduard Biermann Auditorium
Future Pandemic Threats
Sustainability and Health
Samfundsmedicinsk Auditorium
Civil Society Involvement in Sustainable Global Health
Global Health Inequality
Merete Barker Auditorium
Solutions for Institutionalized Health Inequities
12.15–13.30
LUNCH
Samfundsfagenes Kantine
LUNCH: Meet the Expert
with Catherine Smallwood and Flemming Konradsen
Requires separate registration (for young and early career researchers only)
See locations here
13.30–14.20
VIRTUAL KEYNOTE LECTURE
Per Kirkeby Auditorium
Vikram Patel
The Pershing Square Professor of Global Health, Harvard Medical School, USA
Addressing the mental health crisis: lessons from the Global South
14.20–14.35
ENGAGING ACTIVITY
Per Kirkeby Auditorium
Recap & Refresh
14.35–15.30
POSTER SESSION AND COFFEE BREAK
See an overview of the poster presenters here
The poster session is in William Scharff Auditorium
In the foyer, you can meet several NGOs, clusters and research networks. See more here.
15.30–16.30
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS
Per Kirkeby Auditorium
This panel will discuss how we will move on from Global Health challenges to solutions. An important aspect of that, is to clarify how Global Health is governed and by whom, and to clarify main funding mechanisms. Specifically, how far are we from ensuring a global sufficient Health System Response for current Global Health challenges and future epidemics? Who decides what is prioritized within Global Health? Which areas should have higher priority? What can Denmark do to increase global health? Should Denmark have an ambassador for global health?
Anders Nordström
Ambassador for Global Health, United Nations
Catherine Smallwood
Programme Manager, Emergency Operations, WHO Europe
Renzo Guinto
Director, Planetary and Global Planetary Health Program, St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine, Philippines
Flemming Konradsen
Professor, University of Copenhagen
Per Kallestrup
Professor, Aarhus University
Moderator: Jacob Rosenkrands
Journalist, Danish Broadcasting Corporation
16.30–16.50
THE AARHUS DECLARATION ON GLOBAL HEALTH AND CONCLUDING REMARKS
Per Kirkeby Auditorium
At the conference, we will present The Aarhus Declaration on Global Health, a poignant reminder to researchers and decision-makers of what needs to be accomplished to address the Global Health challenges and ensure equal access to healthcare for all. During the conference, a draft of the declaration will be present for participants to discuss and provide feedback on. During this session, the draft and comments will be discussed. A final version of the declaration will be made available online and sent to all participants later in May.
17.00
BUS TRANSFER TO CONCERT HALL AARHUS
17.30–22.00
MEAL & MUSIC
Evening event at Concert Hall Aarhus
17.30: Arrival, networking and drinks.
18.30: Starter
19.30: Concert with Peter Vuust trio feat. Isam B.
20:15: Main course, subsequently coffee and sweets
22:00: End of evening
SATURDAY, 13 MAY
09.30–16.30
PUBLIC EVENT: Din, min og verdens sundhed
On Saturday 13 May, Aarhus School of Architecture will host Global Health lectures and discussions for interested citizens with TV-journalist Jacob Rosenkrands guiding the audience through a day called "Din, min og verdens sundhed". The event is in Danish and is organized by Aarhus University, Aarhus People’s University and Aarhus Municipality.
Read more about the event and sign up here.
