Past Events

What is Important (and what is not important) in Pre-Hospital Medical Care

5:00–7:00 pm
UChicago Center in Delhi

In ths talk, Dr. Mathew Varghese, Head of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Stephen's Hospital, Delhi will discuss the many controversies that relate with how to ensure the best outcomes for trauma victims. He will review the scientific evidence on the effectiveness of medical interventions that can be performed in a pre-hospital setting as well as broader issues related with trauma system design. His talk will discuss specific medical technologies, types of ambulances (advanced versus basic), and pre-hospital care strategies (“scoop and run” versus “stay and play”).

Exploring innovative solutions for rapid transport of traffic crash victims to hospitals in India

1:00–5:30 pm
UChicago Center in Delhi

Crash victims are typically transported to hospitals by passing vehicles in most low- and middle-income countries because of the high cost of ambulance-based emergency medical systems (EMS). Researchers from the University of Chicago, Shiv Nadar University and the Indian Institute of Technology - Delhi  have been exploring the concept of using taxis, commercial vehicles, and police as alternative means for rapid and safe transfer of crash victims to hospital. This event brings together key stakeholders to discuss the advantages and pitfalls of such a system.

On Uncertainty: Fake News, Post-Truth, and the Question of Judgment in Syria

5:30 pm
UChicago Center in Delhi

Facebook’s decision in 2014 to shut down pages devoted to the Syrian uprising raised important concerns, but it also highlighted the difficulty involved in ascertaining the truth of claims circulating in Syria’s “media wars”. Far from establishing “what really happened,” the multiplication of distribution sites, the ease with which digital photos can be doctored, the speed with which “news” gets circulated and then superseded by the next catastrophe, and the competition between rival discourses registering moral outrage have led to new forms of uncertainty. The Syrian case lays bare a set of mechanisms by which information excess can be exploited for political gain and also expose the vulnerability of the fragile relation between truth and politics. Prof. Wedeen in her talk will navigate through these matters, unpack exemplary real-life moments from Syria and weave her conversation around thinking of political theorists and Syrian artists – all, while highlighting the “uncertainties” around politics in the Syrian as well as more global present.

Using Groups to Support Recovery from Mental Illness and Addiction

Through June 3, 2018
UChicago Center in Delhi

This conference brought together an intimate group of colleagues with experience in different aspects of the use of groups to support recovery from mental illness and addiction. As coordinators of the conference, Dr. Deborah Spitz, Dr. Jeffrey Roth, and Dr. Suma Jacob demonstrated four key uses of groups: group psychotherapy, group relations (the study of group and organizational dynamics), trauma focused therapy and mutual support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. All of the participants also brought their own areas of expertise, and shared their areas of interest with each other, since we believe that the power of groups lies in the sharing of the resources of all of its individual members.

Kissa Kahani 2018 Workshop

Through May 17, 2018
UChicago Center in Delhi

Transmedia Story Lab (TSL) conducted a seven-day Kissa Kahani storytelling workshop for the Kissa Kahani Project. TSL worked with Indian youths to explore issues such as menstruation, family planning, and sexual reproductive health and wellness. TSL used qualitative research methods such as story circles and interviews to collect stories that emphasize the perspectives and experiences of millennial Indian youth. These stories informed and supported biomedical research about the socio-ecological factors that impact their health and wellness.

Steamed Smoked & Tempered: The North East Table

12:00–2:00 pm
UChicago Center in Delhi

Food evokes nostalgia, loss and newfound home. Dr. Anumitra Ghosh Dastikar (chef DIVA restaurant), Anshika Varma and Ishita Dey took the alumni members on a curated sensorial journey to experience handpicked ingredients and dishes from Delhi’s North- Eastern migrant neighbourhoods.

 

Information Session on The University of Chicago’s Double Executive Master’s in Health Policy

6:00–8:00 pm
UChicago Center in Delhi

The Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago recently collaborated with the London School of Economics to launch the Double Executive Master’s in Health Policy.
 
Tailored to serve ambitious, mid-career health professionals around the world looking to transition to leadership roles, the program allows participants to continue working full-time while pursuing the degree, and to interact with peers from across the globe. Upon successful completion of the program, participants are awarded two degrees: Master of Arts in Public Policy from the Harris Public Policy, and a Master of Science in Health Economics and Policy from LSE.

Launch of Lecture Series on Data for Impact Leaders

Time TBA
Shri Ram College of Commerce

The University of Chicago launched a unique lecture series on "Data for Impact Leaders", in collaboration with select colleges of Delhi University.

Admitted Student Reception

5:00–7:00 pm
UChicago Center in Delhi

The Center in Delhi hosted the annual welcome reception for the newly admitted students to the University. Newly admitted members of the College, and their families were welcomed to the UChicago family by the Office of College Admissions, alumni and staff. 

Anubhav Lecture Series: Reflection-Action loop

Time TBA
UChicago Center in Delhi

This is a four month long lecture series run by the Harris School of Public Policy for the capacity development of young professionals working at the grassroots in India.