DSA Council member Eyob Balcha Gebremariam writes about the dominance of the development frame and academic passport positionality on the @EADI blog. He says these are at least two of the blind spots in discussions about equitable partnerships. Read more:

📚 A new book by Theo Papaioannou explores why justice needs to be imbedded in innovation and development. Plus research on: 🔹 entrepreneurial welfare state 🔹 innovations in health care 🔹 innovation ecosystems 🔹 FGM/C All @openuniversity.bsky.social news: buff.ly/TVbuId8

"Every effort to breathe the air of equity and justice into the life of research collaborations is smothered by the multiple waves of power imbalances that emerge from the development episteme" ✍️ From our blog www.developmentresearch.eu?p=2519

BRISMES is looking to appoint a new Editor to lead the British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies (BJMES) 🎉 An exciting opportunity to refresh the journal and provide research leadership in critical scholarship in Middle East Studies 📚 Full details are attached and here 👉 https://ow.ly/OHu950YFsee

UK development minister: Campaign groups ‘wrong’ on Africa aid cuts - free to read on @devex.com buff.ly/1EMKSna

With creative accounting and inflation, cuts to climate finance is nearly half of previous commitments. @carbonbrief.org buff.ly/8gzhWDs

📢 @soas-dld.bsky.social : Call for Applications for the next Future Leaders Programme Future Leaders Programme 14: Industrial Policy for Structural Transformation in the Global South ⏰ Apply by Monday 20 April buff.ly/34Ypyyu

Forced and insufficient, the United Nations-led humanitarian reset nonetheless offers a coherent response to the financial crisis so painfully disrupting the sector. Or does it? @odi.global buff.ly/zMAwCVv

Following our recent workshops for racially minoritised early-career academics, we urge those in our sector to hear their voices and work with us on better futures. Read the blog by Chidinma Mbaegbu: buff.ly/WKpPDde

What does diplomacy look like in an era defined by conflict, mistrust and geopolitical rivalry? 🎙️ Noor Al-Naser, Iraqi peacebuilding specialist talks to Sir Laurie Bristow, former UK Ambassador on the @britishcouncil.bsky.social podast. 🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/qpudLzk

📚 From Idea to Action 📚 This deeply moving and insightful new book published by @papublishing.bsky.social brings to life the stories of Afghan women who have become architects of change, shaping their families, communities & nation against immense odds. buff.ly/4KSp812

🐦 Early bird registration for #DSA2026 is now open! "Reimagining Development: Power, Agency, and Futures in an Uncertain World." All participants should register via the website now to take advantage of the early-bird registration discount.

What can we learn about how @gdi-students-4-pal.bsky.social mobilised for Palestine? Amid growing risks in UK universities, they organised a national academic conference on Palestine & social justice. Read more: buff.ly/VxtwHRJ

How effective is UK aid in tackling violence against women and girls? The Independent Commision for Aid Impact are inviting contributions to a new review. Find out more: buff.ly/davQIvE

UK Bilateral Aid Should Prioritise Government-Led Expansion of Health Services, on @cgdev.org buff.ly/L7LWXB8

Why does studying global development and international relations often feel stuck in the past? ✨ New paper urges a shift beyond stereotypes towards a fuller understanding of Africa. Cynthia Kamwengo, Newnham College & @radleyben.bsky.social , @cdsbath.bsky.social buff.ly/eLkpxLr

🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 Start networking for #DSA2026 Join the LinkedIn group to connect with delegates, share ideas & find collaborators. Open to all — no registration needed. buff.ly/depciFA

🌱 Innovators wanted! Nature’s Intelligence Ideathon, jointly organised by @tidecentre.bsky.social, supports early-stage, bioinspired solutions to sustainability challenges across Latin America & the Caribbean. ⏳ Apply by 26 April: buff.ly/pmn6XTU

Make a difference in the lives of people affected by conflict: The MSc Conflict, Security and Development at the @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social explores the relationship between conflict and development and prepares students for careers in security and development. buff.ly/2A3yfbw

Following our recent workshops for racially minoritised early career academics, we urge those in our sector to hear their voices and work with us on better futures. Read the blog by Jekoniya Chitereka: buff.ly/0LkmqCO

📣 The International Development Committee call for evidence Inquiry on the FCDO’s approach to higher education & research partnerships in development, including potential shifts amid a reduced aid budget. ⏰ Submit by 15 April buff.ly/yoY9jPd

🇰🇭 Cambodian–Thai 🇹🇭 culture clashes in the digital age. @wicidwarwick.bsky.social #PhD candidate and cross-border community researchers explore the online conflict between Cambodia and Thailand in a new report and #OpenAccess paper. Read more: buff.ly/dVTJ1fJ

Next event from the DSA's Political Economy and Political Ecology of Land, Labour and Food study group 📚 Book talk: Depletion ✨ Prof. Shirin M. Rai, @soasuni.bsky.social 📅 9 April Find out more: buff.ly/81pGFpQ

🎙️ @odi.global : Think Change episode 93: how do wars end? How do wars actually end, and what does it take to make peace lasting and just? What lessons has the world still not learned about how wars end? buff.ly/HKnsvAG

🚀 @soasuni.bsky.social DLD is delighted to announce the next Future Leaders Programme: 💡 Industrial Policy for Structural Transformation in the Global South 🌍 📅 Date: 22–26 June 2026 📍 #London 📌 Deadline: 20 April 2026 🔗 application ⬇️ www.soas.ac.uk/future-leade...

📣 A call-out to Heads of Centres and Doctoral groups What happens when doctoral students complete and receive their award? @oucsgd.bsky.social has a short 5 minute survey Results will be shared through DSA networks. Complete now: buff.ly/mF0c7yA

Join our online discussion to discuss the challenges of 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞-𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬 — including promises, pitfalls and power asymmetries. 🎓🔍 buff.ly/xIPDY9Y

New research explores how NGOs and companies in Africa justify their “state-like” authority, showing how even Chinese organisations are shaped by local realities, not just central control. Read all the latest titles from @kings-sga.bsky.social 👇 buff.ly/rmdmoTB

🏛️ Commons IDC Chair @sarahchampionmp.bsky.social responds to ‘unrelenting’ aid cuts 👇 buff.ly/uVTlprj

Getting ready for #DSA2026? 💼 Secure budget approval 🤝 Start networking early 💻 Prep your online setup Be ready when registration opens 👇 buff.ly/cU5U1lk

🏆 OU and LSE claim DSA Dissertation prizes 🏆 ✨ Richard Naughton from Development, Policy and Practice at @openuniversity.bsky.social is the 2026 winner of the DSA Masters Dissertation Prize. ✨ Elena Lovera from the @lseid.bsky.social was highly commended. Read more: buff.ly/XteGnzS

✨ New @odi.global dialogue on how Northern donors must evolve in a world where their partners seek greater autonomy and sovereignty, where aid budgets are shrinking, and where eventually donors may not need to exist at all. buff.ly/STjE8CE

Despite deep UK aid cuts, some areas were protected — including a funding boost for the #bbcworldservice, while the @britishcouncil.bsky.social and @icai-uk.bsky.social will continue operating. More: buff.ly/IhTkNeP

What does diplomacy look like in an era defined by conflict, mistrust and geopolitical rivalry? 🎙️ Noor Al-Naser, Iraqi peacebuilding specialist talks to Sir Laurie Bristow, former UK Ambassador on the @britishcouncil.bsky.social podast. 🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/qpudLzk

🎓✍🏾 Jekoniya Chitereka reflects on the challenges of navigating UK academia after our EDI workshops for racially minoritised early career researchers. buff.ly/0LkmqCO

Are UK climate finance cuts legally exposed? COP29 raised expectations on funding and the ICJ has reinforced states’ climate responsibilities. Where does this leave the UK? buff.ly/ZML02ql via @climatechangenews.com

📚 From Idea to Action 📚 This deeply moving and insightful new book published by @papublishing.bsky.social brings to life the stories of Afghan women who have become architects of change, shaping their families, communities & nation against immense odds. buff.ly/4KSp812

📚 30% off CIDT online CPD courses @wlvuni.bsky.social Build skills in Results-Based Management and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning. ⏰ Offer ends 31 March 2026 (group discounts available) Find out more: buff.ly/mXjs7GL

What can we learn about how @gdi-students-4-pal.bsky.social mobilised for Palestine? Amid growing risks in UK universities, they organised a national academic conference on Palestine & social justice. Read more: buff.ly/VxtwHRJ

Ahead of Sweden’s elections campaigners at @glblctzn.bsky.social are calling for protection of aid budget buff.ly/g7U162W

📢 Call for speakers! The DSA Decolonising Development Study Group is launching a monthly seminar series on Decolonising Development amidst the Rise of Autocracies. Doctoral & MA students are especially encouraged to present. buff.ly/ze3DUnN

📢 The Centre for Innovation, Knowledge and Development at @openuniversity.bsky.social have been awarded 5 distance learning scholarships from the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission for Malawian development practitioners to study their MSc Global Development. buff.ly/oe1mxpG

Why attend #DSA2026? 🌍 Global community 💡 New ideas & debates 🤝 Opportunities to connect & collaborate Join us online or in Dublin. Registration opening soon! buff.ly/cU5U1lk

UK to cut climate aid to developing countries by 14% to £2bn a year in ‘refocus’ buff.ly/ZS3DDH1

Why does studying global development and international relations often feel stuck in the past? ✨ New paper urges a shift beyond stereotypes towards a fuller understanding of Africa. Cynthia Kamwengo, Newnham College & @radleyben.bsky.social , @cdsbath.bsky.social buff.ly/eLkpxLr

Have you been involved in a large-grant research centre and would like to discuss and contribute new thinking on how we can ensure truly transformative research? Come to our discussion on 5 March. All welcome. buff.ly/VnTzePQ

📣 New insight from @odi.global Why everyone should care about Trump’s new global gag rule. The article examines what the policy means for organisations working on sexual and reproductive health and the wider implications for global health and development. 🔗 buff.ly/RVfEfhl

Are you a DSA member? Come to our ECR-hosted shut up and write sessions. The aim is to get two hours of solid writing done alongside DSA peers with a little bit of time for networking, peer accountability and general moral support. 📅 27 March 💻 Online buff.ly/RIXR6b0

Make a difference in the lives of people affected by conflict: The MSc Conflict, Security and Development at the @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social explores the relationship between conflict and development and prepares students for careers in security and development. buff.ly/2A3yfbw

📣 #DSA2026 is coming! Early bird registration opens soon!! Join a global community to explore Reimagining Development: Power, Agency & Futures in an Uncertain World. 🌍 Hybrid: online + @ucddublin.bsky.social Stay tuned 👀 buff.ly/cU5U1lk