IDS research fellows Amber Huff, Shruti Jain, Lyla Mehta & Ian Scoones are joining the global #LandLifeSociety conference to discuss land politics, resource struggles, and the future of agrarian & environmental justice. 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/owh3wfwtcu

IDS research fellow Ian Scoones was recently on a podcast for the new books network, hosted by Morteza Hajizadeh, discussing his latest book 'Navigating Uncertainty, Radical thinking for a Turbulent World.' To listen to the podcast, visit 👇 https://newbooksnetwork.pulse.ly/auqx2opr3k

School meals are crucial everywhere - but can be particularly important in fragile and conflict-affected settings. Read our new report with @wfp.org Read at: https://ids.pulse.ly/7bjyxudofd

Congratulations to Priya Raghavan who is one of the super talented early-career researchers awarded a @ukri.org Future Leaders Fellowship this week 🥳 Priya's research project is ‘Decolonising Justice: Vernacular Justice Cultures Beyond the Liberal Order’ https://ukri.pulse.ly/9p8cp6kubo

The need for social protection in crisis situations is increasingly recognised. But what impact does social protection have in post-conflict settings? Brigitte Rohwerder from @ids.ac.uk explores here 👇 k4d.ids.ac.uk/resource/pos...

‘Germany offers one of the clearest examples of how migration politics have reshaped the political landscape.’ Read the IDS Opinion by recent student Carmen Barrera Degante on how understanding migration policies and rhetoric can help resist democratic decline 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/6kcnwtg0ve

China's now emerging as a global leader in cutting edge bio-pharmaceuticals IDS fellow Lewis Husain quoted in @theguardian.com editorial from Monday👇 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/15/the-guardian-view-on-mercks-exit-britains-biopharma-strategy-stalls-in-the-face-of-chinas-rise

IDS researcher Dolf te Lintelo says that today's International Development Committee's findings echo his own concerns based on research: that the UK’s approach to displacement is fragmented & misaligned with the realities of protracted urban #displacement 👇 https://parliament.pulse.ly/8cftj8dgp6

Mamdani’s campaign shows us that young people are not disengaged, they’re often disinvited. Read the first IDS Opinion in the new series 'Resisting Democratic Decline' by IDS student Wafa Alam 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/z8naxv3jce #InternationalDayofDemocracy

Today, on #InternationalDayofDemocracy, we are witnessing a worrying democratic decline, with fewer people around the world now living in a liberal democracy.

On #InternationalDayofDemocracy it has never been more important to understand the role of citizen action in how and why government's become more or less democratic. Find out more in the new IDS Bulletin 'Democracy Contested' 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/s8k6qinzyt

Far-right networks in Europe are fuelling autocracy by building cross-border ties, hijacking culture wars, weaponising identity & spreading disinformation. 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/zyy2kh0vat

Only 1% of our blue planet is fresh water💧making water scarcity a huge issue. But scarcity is often the result of unequal power relations - not natural causes. IDS researcher Lyla Mehta discusses who controls water with @greeneujournal.bsky.social 👇https://greeneuropeanjournal.pulse.ly/5s83i5p55f

A new IDS Bulletin reveals that autocratic leaders are using identity-based narratives to influence citizens and their voting choices, fuelling a decline in democracy.👇 www.ids.ac.uk/news/identit...

IDS research fellow @philipproudfoot.bsky.social is speaking at @newhumanitarian.bsky.social event on Monday 15 Sept, to discuss What should humanitarian actors do to stop the genocide in Gaza? For more info and to register, visit 👇 https://thenewhumanitarian.pulse.ly/12w8dksdqi

IDS webinar! Join the authors of the IDS Bulletin #Democracy Contested to hear insights into what can be done to halt and reverse democratic backsliding, and to address feelings of discontent. 📅Wed 17 Sept | 🕐16:00 | 💻Online on Zoom Book now: https://ids.pulse.ly/ysh5mbt96m

Read the new blog from @petertaylor-uk.bsky.social & Carlos Alvarado Quesada on re-imagining and rebuilding aid and development in a way that is more equitable and relevant for day to day lives 👇 www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/the...

In a disturbing form of gender-based violence, women from religious minorities are groomed for sexual exploitation and coerced religious conversion. Researchers call for urgent action so women, regardless of faith, can live, love, and believe freely 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/jgavod71b5

✊ IDS-led research is using innovative ways to build trust & connections among feminist movements, working together to counter growing hostility to #GenderEquity. Read the impact story, which is part of our Annual Review 2025! 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/e1rni6wc6q #GenderJustice #CounterBacklash

🌍Early career researchers worldwide have built connections, strengthened skills & gained confidence to shape more inclusive development through the Disability Inclusive Development Network. Read the full impact story ➡️ https://ids.pulse.ly/ibhqn0n9ak

What is the impact of attacks on education in conflict-affected areas? Speakers, including Gauthier Marchais from IDS, will present evidence from the Sahel, Democratic Republic of Congo and Afghanistan. Register now! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

📣 We're delighted to announce the release of our 2024-25 Annual Review, showcasing how our work is helping confront injustices and make progress towards a more sustainable world 🌍 https://ids.pulse.ly/n4ybka7e8u

🎙️#Podcast Breaking the silence on #caste in academia. In this episode of Between the Lines, we explore how caste hierarchies continue to influence the production of knowledge, access to opportunities, and the experience of being in higher education. Listen at: 📻https://ids.pulse.ly/zurgipl2pg

🎓 #Chevening Scholarship applications are now open! ✏️ At IDS we are creating content & an event to help with applications - watch this space! 📩 Deadline for Chevening Applications: 7 October 2025 Find out more ➡️ https://chevening.pulse.ly/gc1sdzi41l #StudyInTheUK #UKScholarship #LifeAtIDS

Looking for a good book or podcast this weekend? 📚🎙️ Find thought-provoking recommendations from IDS staff 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/uqzqvy2zhe Share your own recommendations using #IDSReadListen

Famine in Gaza City has been officially confirmed today by the UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). IDS researcher Philip Proudfoot calls for the international system to act, and for “immediate, full, and unfettered” humanitarian access. https://ids.pulse.ly/p9qlfxex8g

We need more red lines for corporate involvement in multilateral spaces such as a United Nations food summit. #UNFSS Read the analysis from @justjody23.bsky.social, IDS Honorary Associate and co-Director of the @foodequitycentre.bsky.social 👇

As the AI Risk Summit unfolds, IDS researchers @ckhene.bsky.social and @zabermi.bsky.social urge the development community to go beyond digital rights—toward shaping inclusive, context-sensitive AI systems. 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/vt3ujfp2zr #AIRiskSummit

Today global leaders in #EBHC are excited to launch the #WorldEBHCDay 2025 campaign, ‘Collaborative Knowledge Communication’ – because how we share knowledge matters as much as the knowledge itself https://ids.pulse.ly/roftjus4ht

📣Essential reading 📚 and listening🎙️for 2025! IDS staff and students have put together an essential reading and listening list for the year so far. If you have a #book or #podcast you would like to recommend, then share in the comments below. Read the list at: https://ids.pulse.ly/npfwoymltl

Women play a vital role in fish farming in Bolivia - but their work is undervalued. The GENERIS team, part of #ce4dev seeks to break these barriers through sustainable and equitable changes. Read more about their work in Cochabamba, Bolivia here 👇 https://ce4dev.pulse.ly/aj9wyxlyzw

The big ⬇️ in funding for global health means that countries need to change the way global health is organised 🌎💊 New commentary from IDS researchers Gerry Bloom and Lewis Husain, with Minghui Ren from Peking University, China 👇 https://sciencedirect.pulse.ly/cfu1zm0vh1

Why are food systems inequitable? Because they have been captured by a handful of transnational corporations says @stuartgillespie.bsky.social Transforming food systems will require bringing these corporations under control, and focusing more on people and planet. @foodequitycentre.bsky.social

We need to move away from food systems which encourage overconsumption and overproduction, says IDS researcher Lidia Cabral from @foodequitycentre.bsky.social As citizens, how can we reassess our relationship with food to help achieve this change?

Food systems are unfair, often built on legacies of colonialism. We need improved policies to support people marginalised in food systems, especially those working in fields, factories & hospitality. @deewoods.bsky.social explains how food systems can be changed. @foodequitycentre.bsky.social

Great video from participants at #FfD4 from ‪@economies.iisd.org on the importance of collaboration, featuring IDS Research Fellow Giovanni Occhiali from the IDS-hosted @ictdtax.bsky.social

What would it take to transform the global food system? Coinciding with #UNFSS2025 we’re sharing a series of videos from @foodequitycentre.bsky.social hosted by IDS. For @philbakernz.bsky.social redistribution of resources to enable more households to access healthy food is the key.

@philipproudfoot.bsky.social explains (in Arabic) we need to talk about famine in Gaza, highlighting concerns over suitability of the IPC Famine Monitoring System, given that Israel is enacting a starvation-siege, blocking all UN Humanitarian access👇 https://youtube.pulse.ly/fyl3duijp2

'Martin Griffiths accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza as blockade on aid continues and more Palestinians starve to death' Read the interview with Martin Griffiths, former UN humanitarian chief and Honorary Associate at IDS, in Middle East Eye 👇 #Gaza https://middleeasteye.pulse.ly/2q0m03r98d

The UK’s Foreign Affairs Committee in its first report to the parliament calls for the UK government to act “more bolder and bravely” with regards to “the Israel-Palestine conflict”, setting out several recommendations 👇 https://parliament.pulse.ly/vfcqd73rzj

🎙️IDS #Podcast What does it mean to navigate #motherhood while pursuing a postgraduate degree? IDS students Patronela Tshuma, Chaltu Merera Fana, and Akinyi Ochieng speak about their journeys as mothers pursuing higher education. #Gender Listen at: 👉https://ids.pulse.ly/afmp3twszx

Narendra Modi is in London to sign a landmark India - UK free #trade agreement. IDS trade expert @amritasaha.bsky.social believes the deal will be a positive step for India’s labour-intensive sectors, as reported in The Hindu and The Guardian today 👇 https://theguardian.pulse.ly/1l3yerbjyb

FCDO published its Annual Report 2024-25 including its ODA allocations for 2025-26. The government's equality impact assessment report reveals that the biggest cuts this year will come in Africa, with a reduction in funding for education, gender & equality. 👇 https://gov.pulse.ly/eknzgoumz1

@ids.ac.uk led DISHED project will evaluate how public restaurants spaces can improve health, social connection, and access to good food—especially for those most affected by inequality. 👇 https://bbc.pulse.ly/udry3l2gai

Are you a fund investing in climate and gender in Asia, Africa, Latin America or the Caribbean?⚡ 2X Global want to hear from you! They've launched a market mapping survey of gender smart funds who invest in climate projects. Fill out the survey here🌱 https://lnkd.pulse.ly/k1vaaucyha #ce4dev

We were delighted to welcome @chriswardmp.bsky.social and Baroness Chapman, Minister for International Development, to IDS today! It was an opportunity to demonstrate the breadth of development expertise that exists in the Brighton area, contribute ideas and have some v constructive discussions.

In this blog, IDS researcher @ckhene.bsky.social and @zabermi.bsky.social urge the development community to move from reactive digital rights advocacy to proactive leadership in shaping AI that truly serves local needs. 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/almbe6pybp

Research should not just study communities—it should listen to and learn from them. In this blog, IDS researchers explore the importance of validation in community-based research bringing together findings from a recent workshop in Ealing, UK. 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/yhwld5d4ur

Congratulations to Anabel Marin, Research Fellow at IDS, for winning the prestigious RAICES award which recognises Argentinean researchers who have contributed to global knowledge as well as to Argentina's scientific systems. Read more:👉 https://ids.pulse.ly/kw3uvashnw

UK asylum costs could continue to absorb one fifth of the reduced aid budget leaving as little as 0.24% of GNI for overseas development if they are not brought under control, warns the UK aid watchdog, Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) 👇 https://independent.pulse.ly/rowaebu78q