The COVID-19 pandemic, five years on

The COVID-19 pandemic, five years on

The World Health Organization made a pandemic declaration on 11 March 2020, recognising the rapidly increasing number of COVID-19 cases and deaths across the world.

In the lead up to the fifth anniversary, the following RMIT experts are available to reflect on how the pandemic changed our lives.

Dr David Hayward, Emeritus Professor of Public Policy 
Topics: government, government interventions and community perception

Professor Katherine Johnson, Dean, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies
Topics: mental health, wellbeing and community wellbeing

Dr Meg Elkins, Senior Lecturer in Economics 
Topics: changes to consumer habits and behavioural economics

Dr Angel Zhong, Senior Lecturer in Economics
Topic: the accelerated transition to a cashless society

Dr Vinh Thai, professor of logistics and supply chain management 
Topics: the impact to supply chains and logistics

Dr Melissa Wheeler, Senior Lecturer in Business Administration 
Topics: the rise of WFH and changes to workplace culture

Dr Alexa Scarlata, Lecturer in Digital Communication
Topics: streaming and content consumption

Dr Jess Danaher, Associate Dean, Student Experience Science 
Topics: dieting, nutrition and eating habits

Dr Sam Whiting, Vice Chancellor’s Senior Research Fellow in the School of Media and Communication
Topics: the impact to live music, the creative industries and arts policy

Dr Elise Waghorn, Lecturer in Early Childhood
Topic: changes to parenting and schools

Dr Harriette Richards, Senior Lecturer in Fashion and Textiles
Topics: pandemic fashion trends and the popularity of comfort wear

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General media enquiries: RMIT External Affairs and Media, 0439 704 077 or news@rmit.edu.au

10 February 2025

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