UCalgary COVIDcast

In a matter of weeks, COVID-19 has changed all of our lives. Subscribe to COVIDcast for up-to-the-minute information from leading experts on the medicine, science and community considerations that surround the coronavirus pandemic.

Episode 29: Escape with STEM 06/26/2020

Episode 29: Escape with STEM Brennan O'Yeung, founder of Escape with STEM — escape room experiences designed to inspire young Indigenous students to enter STEM fields — talks about moving the program online during the pandemic. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14983505

Episode 28: Student Mental Health 06/12/2020

Episode 28: Student Mental Health Dr. Kevin Baird, a psychiatrist in our Student Wellness Centre, talks about providing mental health support for students, the issues they're facing, and what supports are available during the pandemic and when they return to campus. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14804267

Episode 27: Kids living with ADHD 06/10/2020

Episode 27: Kids living with ADHD Dr. Emma Climie, PhD, talks about some of the issues faced by kids with ADHD and their parents, managing things like learning, sleep and physical activity, and what a return to school might look like. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14777135

Episode 26: Fake News Detector 06/05/2020

Episode 26: Fake News Detector We talk to Dr. Ray Patterson, PhD, a professor of business technology management, about a method to detect fake news sites by analyzing their digital supply chains. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14716130

Episode 25: Psychology of the Pandemic 06/01/2020

Episode 25: Psychology of the Pandemic We talk to Dr. Cara MacInnis, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, about people's behavioural changes and changes in the way we interact as we navigate "the new normal." /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14650724

Episode 24: Protecting Our Seniors 05/27/2020

Episode 24: Protecting Our Seniors Dr. Jacqueline McMillan talks about how and why older people are more vulnerable to COVID-19 and what we can learn from this pandemic so we're better prepared for next time. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14593643

Episode 23: The Importance of Sleep 05/22/2020

Episode 23: The Importance of Sleep Registered psychologist Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen talks about the importance of getting proper sleep, especially in stressful times, and what people can do if sleep is an issue for them. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14533322

Episode 22: Calgary's Economic Future 05/19/2020

Episode 22: Calgary's Economic Future Mary Moran, president and CEO of Calgary Economic Development, talks about Calgary's new economic realities and the challenges of restarting an economy that's been battered on all sides. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14488256

Episode 21: Getting Back on our Feet 05/13/2020

Episode 21: Getting Back on our Feet Adam Legge, president of the Business Council of Alberta, talks about re-imagining Alberta's revenue model and economic landscape and how to set ourselves up for long-term prosperity. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14409035

Episode 20: The New Economy 05/11/2020

Episode 20: The New Economy We talk to economist and policy researcher Lindsay Tedds about what economic recovery might look like after the pandemic and what policies we can put in place to soften the blow. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14376539

Episode 19: Domestic Violence 05/08/2020

Episode 19: Domestic Violence We talk with two leaders in domestic violence prevention about rising rates of domestic violence, what various agencies are doing about it, and how people can still access supports and services. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14344961

Episode 18: Into the Wild 05/06/2020

Episode 18: Into the Wild Award-winning naturalist and wildlife expert Brian Keating talks about how coronavirus is affecting the animal world, from poaching to tourism to zoos. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14315090

Episode 17: The New Normal 05/04/2020

Episode 17: The New Normal We hear from two of our experts about learning and working online, some of the challenges people are facing, how to change our mindsets, and how organizations can quickly change their entire way of doing things. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14282963

Episode 16: Mental Wellness 05/01/2020

Episode 16: Mental Wellness Renowned psychologist Dr. Keith Dobson talks about ways to stay mentally well during the pandemic and how to tell if you aren't. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14242874

Episode 15: Addictions and Isolation 04/29/2020

Episode 15: Addictions and Isolation We talk to Dr. Jacqueline Smith, PhD, an assistant professor in our Faculty of Nursing, about how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting people with substance use disorders. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14207507

Episode 14: Is Our Food Supply at Risk? 04/24/2020

Episode 14: Is Our Food Supply at Risk? We talk to a panel of experts about every aspect of our food systems, from production to supply to retail, and what our supply chains and priorities might look like once we get past the COVID-19 pandemic. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14135462

Episode 13: Volunteering in a Pandemic 04/23/2020

Episode 13: Volunteering in a Pandemic We talk to Sandra Davidson, dean of our Faculty of Nursing, and Jackie Sieppert, dean of our Faculty of Social Work, about the benefits of helping out in a time of crisis. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14121761

Episode 12: Shifting Gears in a New Market 04/22/2020

Episode 12: Shifting Gears in a New Market In almost every sector, businesses are facing extremely difficult market conditions. We talk with Rosalynn Peschl, an instructor in the Haskayne School of Business, about entrepreneurial thinking, the power of being able to adapt, and how to look past problems to find solutions. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14104628

Episode 11: Crowded House 04/16/2020

Episode 11: Crowded House We talk to Dr. Brittany Harker Martin, PhD, a specialist in online working and learning, about ways people who share space can make sure everyone's needs and priorities are met — while minimizing disruption to home life. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/14022245

Episode 10: You're Doing a Great Job Already, Parents 04/14/2020

Episode 10: You're Doing a Great Job Already, Parents We talk to educational expert Barb Brown about how families can make shared isolation easier and more enjoyable for everyone and the importance for parents to take some of the pressure off themselves. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/13991648

Episode 9: What Doesn't Kill Your Business Makes It Stronger 04/12/2020

Episode 9: What Doesn't Kill Your Business Makes It Stronger We talk to a venture capital investor about the impacts of coronavirus on startups, how to get the economy back on its feet, and how positive mindsets and attitudes can make all the difference. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/13935530

Episode 8: All About COVID-19 04/10/2020

Episode 8: All About COVID-19 COVID-19 is unlike anything our health care systems have seen before. Dr. Chris Mody, head of our Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, talks about the unique challenges of fighting this pandemic. *Recorded on March 26, 2020. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/13935293

Episode 7: Surprise! You're Home Schooling 04/08/2020

Episode 7: Surprise! You're Home Schooling With schools closing across the country, many parents are home schooling their kids. We talk with education professor Hetty Roessingh about strategies to help kids with vocabulary and literacy and how parents can make the most of their kids' time at home. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/13910201

Episode 6: Here For Our Students 04/06/2020

Episode 6: Here For Our Students Coronavirus prevention measures have deeply impacted student life. Susan Barker, vice-provost of student experience, shares what steps the university is taking to make sure student needs are met. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/13878479

Episode 5: After the curve 04/03/2020

Episode 5: After the curve Once the curve is flattened, then what? Hear from immune response expert Dr. Craig Jenne about why we need to develop therapies as well as vaccines, and managing COVID-19 in a post-lockdown world. *Recorded on March 24, 2020. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/13839905

Episode 4: It's Far From Business As Usual 03/31/2020

Episode 4: It's Far From Business As Usual Chancellor Deborah Yedlin sits down (virtually) with Eric Termuende, international speaker, author, podcast host, and UCalgary Haskayne School of Business Alumnus to discuss how teams can be productive, effective and connected while working remotely. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/13787375

Episode 3: The Kids Are Alright* 03/30/2020

Episode 3: The Kids Are Alright* Nuvyn Peters chats with Dr. Stephen Freedman, professor of Paediatrics and Emergency Medicine at UCalgary's Cumming School of Medicine, and lead researcher of a global study to improve the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 in children. Dr. Freedman offers tips, guidance and advice to help parents navigate our new reality. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/13771568

Episode 2: Fitness In The Age of COVID 03/26/2020

Episode 2: Fitness In The Age of COVID Corey Hogan talks with University of Calgary Associate Professor Dr. Patricia Doyle-Baker, an expert in exercise and public health. They talk about the importance of exercise for our physical and mental wellbeing, how to start, what to do and how to keep motivated. Propose topics for future episodes by emailing [email protected]. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/13704950

Episode 1: Public Health Always Wins 03/23/2020

Episode 1: Public Health Always Wins Nuvyn Peters sits down with University of Calgary Vice-President (Research) and public health expert Dr. Bill Ghali. They talk about the impact of COVID-19 on research activity (1:48), how COVID-19 affects treatment for other illnesses (5:19) and how public health professionals are coordinating and responding to COVID-19 (6:52). Propose topics for future episodes by emailing [email protected]. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/13668239

Episode 0: Trailer 03/19/2020

Episode 0: Trailer In a matter of weeks, COVID-19 or coronavirus has changed all of our lives. What are we supposed to make of all this? What does it mean? And what do we do? Join us at UCalgary COVIDcast as we connect you with the experts and help you navigate these unprecedented times. We’re all in this together. Subscribe today to stay informed on all things COVID-19. Propose topics for future episodes by emailing [email protected]. /episode/index/show/ucalgarycovidcast/id/13615028

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