NEWS BULLETIN
January 2019
Opportunities of Interest
Assistant/Associate Professor Positions in Disaster Science(Newark, DE, USA)The University of Delaware (UD) invites talented scholars pursuing research questions related todisasters, hazards and crisis, aiming at filling multiple tenure-track/tenured positions in Disaster Scienceat the Assistant or Associate Professor level, beginning September 1, 2019. Candidates should hold adoctoral degree at the time of appointment with research interest related to social perspectives onrisk, hazards and disasters, while commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching, diversity andinclusion and community engagement will be appreciated. Review of applications has already begun since October 1st,
2018, but will continue until the positions are covered.
https://www.drc.udel.edu/news/Pages/clusterhire.aspx

Conferences of Interest
4th Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction (4GSRIDRR)(13-15 March; Kyoto, Japan)
Under the topic "Increasing the effectiveness and relevance of ourinstitutes", the 4th Global Summit will discuss the governing nature ofempirical research on disaster risk reduction conducted by various
research institutions nationally and globally. Emphasis will be placedon integrated disaster research with a wider focus on collaborative research activities. The event is sponsored by theGlobal Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (GADRI) and Kyoto University. Registration until 28 Feb (early bird: 31 Jan).
http://gadri.net/summit/

Other Items of Interest
Implementation Guide for Man-made and Technological Hazards(4 Dec, 2018)
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) launched the Implementation Guide for Man-made andTechnical Hazards highlighting the urgent need to tackle man-made disasters worldwide. The latest guide in the UNISDR
series “Words into Action” aims at supporting the implementation of the global plan to reduce disaster losses, the Sendai
Framework for DRR 2015-2030, by expanding the traditional scope of disaster risk management beyond natural hazards
to include “man-made hazards, as well as related environmental, technological and biological hazards and risks”.
https://www.unisdr.org/archive/62376

Information from citizens could improve flood modelling(5 Dec, 2018)
Researchers are working to develop improved methods for flood prevention and warning. A new study points to thepotential of an approach that integrates water level data reported by citizens into flood forecasting models.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181205093636.htm

Media coverage of disasters can have lasting effects on children's mental health(6 Dec, 2018)
Disaster communication experts say disaster media coverage can have lasting effects on children's mental health andsuggest teachers and parents be prepared to respond to questions during and after a catastrophe.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181206135701.htm

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