Multidisciplinary academic perspectives during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Dalal Al‐Taweel, Asmaa Al‐Haqan, Dalia Bajis, Jawaher Al‐Bader, AbdulRahman M. Al‐Taweel, Abrar Al‐Awadhi and Fawzeya Al‐Awadhi

International Journal of Health Planning and Management, 2020, vol. 35, issue 6, 1295-1301

Abstract: To date, the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID‐19) has infected more than 5 million people and caused around 350 000 deaths globally. In most countries, the world as we knew it came to a sudden stop and this led to the biggest shift of employees to remotely conduct their work. Academic institutions were extensively affected, as teaching and assessment activities were hampered, and graduation ceremonies were cancelled. In addition, there was an imminent disruption in academic and research activities including face‐to‐face conferences and conventions. Among many challenges, academics had to grapple to remain engaged professionally and socially with students and colleagues. Digital technology being an integral part of life has become essential for connectivity and communication. In this commentary, multidisciplinary academics from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia share perspectives and experiences in adapting to the COVID‐19 reality. From healthcare sciences to engineering, and from business to education, this paper highlights the role academics play in combating professional and social challenges during COVID‐19.

Date: 2020
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