The pandemic’s impact on human life

The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis affecting every corner of this world. Not only is it a health crisis, but a human, an economic and a social crisis due to the severe reductions in social interactions, extended human distancing, the loss of employment, the loss of social programs, shifts in the way we work and learn, and the reductions in healthcare in general.

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The pandemic’s impacts on Libraries and their end users

Marlon Brando and libraries in Digital Age

Humanities professor, Susan Mizruchi talks about about her latest projects, her long-standing appreciation for libraries, her book "Libraries and Archives in the Digital Age".

Increase of textbook usage at Trinity College

Academic librarians have started to engage in initiatives to help the faculty identify teaching resources that are economically benefiting their students.

Impact pandemic on the SDG Goals

Physician & professor of medical ethics, Ole Norheim shares the short- and long-term goals of his work and what the consequences of the pandemic have been on his area of expertise.

Researchers in lockdown stories

Connecting academic writers, scholars and researchers by sharing stories, reflections and comments on experiences adjusting, coping and struggling with the effects of COVID-19.

Teach, Learn and Educate. Ways the pandemic has disrupted and transformed:

The Future of Education

PODCAST SERIES: Prof. Rupert Maclean discusses key trends in education during an age of disruption, the importance of skills development for employability and lifelong learning, equitable access to education and the impact of the current international health pandemic on educating and preparing a suitably qualified workforce for the 21st Century.

Shift to Electronic Curriculum

WEBINAR RECORDING: With digital curriculum materials a hot topic on campuses worldwide, we talked to Professor of Mathematics Sheldon Axler, Executive Director Collections Strategy & Discovery Tim Strawn and Mathematics eBooks editor Loretta Bartolinito to hear about how Springer Nature collections support the virtual teaching environment.

Contract cheating by STEM students through file sharing

ARTICLE: Students are using file sharing sites to breach academic integrity in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. This paper analyses the use of one such site, Chegg, which offers “homework help” and…

Science and Society Are Failing Children in the COVID Era

ARTICLE: The long-anticipated CDC guidance on schools was released on February 12. This is the latest event in what has been, up to this point, among the most politically charged and scientifically contested aspects of the...

Sociology & Psychology - the lows and the highs of pandemic life

Nursing, caring and the crucible of COVID

BOOK: Prof. Dr. Helen Kohlen and Dr. Joan McCarthy are the editors of the first collection of papers which bring feminist perspectives to key issues in nursing ethics.

Sociological Reflections on the Covid-19 Pandemic

BOOK: We interviewed Senior Editor for Humanities books, Satvinder Kaur, who is based in New Delhi, India about what book she is most proud to have commissioned in 2020.

The Surprising Mental Toll of COVID especially young adults

You didn't need a crystal ball to forecast that the COVID-19 pandemic would devastate mental health. Illness or fear of illness, social isolation, economic insecurity, disruption of routine and loss of loved ones are known risk factors for depression and anxiety. Now studies have confirmed the predictions. But psychologists say the findings also include surprises.

Using social and behavioural science to support COVID-19 pandemic response

Discussing evidence from a selection of research topics relevant to pandemics, including work on navigating threats, social and cultural influences on behaviour, science communication, moral decision-making, leadership, and stress and coping. In each section, the nature and quality of prior research is noted.

The importance of safeguarding older people in the time of the pandemic

Dr. Shankardass is a sociologist and gerontologist by training. Here she talks about the impact of social distancing on older persons during pandemic and the ways to overcome the particular difficulties that this demographic faces in an unprecedented time.

Insights to navigate COVID-19

Using social and behavioral science insights to navigate COVID-19

BLOG POST: Associate Editor, Charlotte Payne, and Senior Editor, Aisha Bradshaw have been leading the coverage of the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 through a Focus published by Nature Human Behaviour. In this blog post, read about how the journal brought together original research and expert viewpoints from a broad spectrum of disciplines to highlight how research on individual and collective behavior can contribute to effective responses.

Focus on COVID-19 and human behaviour

Provides insights into the causes, impacts, and mitigation of the pandemic, highlighting how research on individual and collective behaviour can contribute to an effective response.

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Library resources during COVID-19 pandemic

Library resources

Supporting librarians by providing easy access to information & resources during this exceptional time. Find information about remote access and latest research, including helpful webinars & podcasts to assist you with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supporting research needs during the pandemic