Global events are significant occurrences that have wide-ranging impacts and implications across multiple countries or cultures, often shaping international relations or social movements. They can trigger shifts in population demographics, cause environmental disasters or influence economic systems through shifting trade policies. They can also inspire artistic expressions and introduce new influences as cultural exchanges.
As the world becomes more interconnected, global events are happening quicker than ever before. This is partly due to the emergence of globalisation and a rise in technology that enables real-time communication between people from all over the world.
It also means that more events are reaching a wider audience than ever before through mass media, social networking sites and the internet. This amplify the impact of these events, and increases their speed of spread, but can also lead to misinformation.
This rapid communication allows global events to become a worldwide conversation in a matter of minutes, and can shape how people perceive and respond to them. This has led to an increasing trend in the number of ‘cyber-wars’, as nations vie for control over digital networks and resources.
Whether they are natural disasters, conflicts or political changes, global events have the potential to affect you and your family directly. If you have been affected by these events, please talk to your Wellbeing Adviser or Personal Tutor or Student Advice for help and support. If you have been unable to attend your studies because of these events, you may be able to apply for Mitigating Circumstances.