Rosie Garthwaite on Becoming a War Journalist at 22 without Hostile Environment Training

While their efforts often go unnoticed, war journalists are arguably unsung heroes of democratic societies for the risk they undertake … More

Dr Seth Berkley: Infectious Disease Epidemiologist and CEO of GAVI Alliance on Distributing a Vaccine for COVID-19

During a global pandemic, health experts must ensure the development of a safe and effective vaccine backed by sufficient data … More

Ciara Judge: Irish Scientist on Mitigating the Global Food Crisis and Gaining Scientific Recognition at Age 15

Ciara Judge gained scientific recognition in 2013 at the mere age of 15 for winning the EU Young Scientist of … More

Dr Margaret Harris: UK Spokesperson for the WHO on Effective Communication during Health Crises

In times of crisis, communicators must maintain the precarious balance of retaining the public’s trust while simultaneously proclaiming uncertainty of … More

Porter Halyburton: Former Prisoner of War on Getting Shot Down and Captured in Vietnam

Shot down and captured by Vietnamese forces in 1965, US veteran Porter Halyburton spent the following 8 years imprisoned in … More

Marion Deichmann: Survivor of the Holocaust

Marion Deichmann spoke with the Update about memories of her childhood, concerns over the far right, and the importance of remembering history.

Petra Volpe: ‘The Divine Order,’ Filmmaking, Feminism

Petra Volpe is a Swiss director and screenwriter, best known for her recent feature ‘The Divine Order’. In this interview she speaks with The Update about filmmaking, and feminism in Switzerland.

Brian Keenan: His 4.5 Years as a Hostage in Beirut

An interview with Brian Keenan, a Northern Irish writer who was held hostage in Lebanon.

Grenfell Tower Survivor: People were screaming “Don’t jump, stay in your flats”

A resident of the Tower on his experience of the fire, the local council’s role and the response from the community.