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
Pandemics

Eduard Biermann Auditorium

Future Pandemic Threats
 

Sustainability and Health
Global Health Inequality

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.