Next month we are hosting a talk on human capital and the education system with Guy Standing and Neil Howard ➡️ More information and where to book can be found here: bit.ly/3YoFgWs

🌍 We are hosting an expert panel exploring menstrual justice from a local and global perspectives 🌎 10th February- 18:00- 19:00 ➡️ For more information and booking: bit.ly/3NfKNMI

Don't forget to submit your contributions to the 2026 Bath Conference on Earth System Governance 🌍 Deadline: 15 January 2026 Individual papers, panel proposals and innovative sessions are welcome. For more details and submission guidelines: www.earthsystemgovernance.org/2026-bath/

📣 The Call for Papers for the 2026 Bath Conference on Earth System Governance is now open. The main conference will be held from 8–10 September 2026, in the city of Bath. Submission deadline: 15 January 2026 Learn more and submit your abstract: bit.ly/4s4Q5KX @esgproject.bsky.social

📢Call for Papers - 2026 Bath Conference on Earth System Governance Join us in Bath from 8–10 September under the theme “Building Just and Sustainable Futures for Planetary Integrity.” Submit your paper, panel, or innovative session proposal by 15 January. www.earthsystemgovernance.org/2026-bath/

Join us for the UK launch of a landmark new report titled Unconditional Cash Transfers in India: Tracing the Journey, Shaping the Future. Sign up here: bit.ly/43xDq8n

For Black History Month we're highlighting research that impacts identity, belonging, and cultural continuity for Black people. George Gumisiriza’s PhD reviews Africa’s oldest death practice, whilst addressing inequalities in this area of research. bit.ly/46LRdZO

Read Cynthia Kamwengo and Ben Radley’s new paper on deconstructing and reconstructing African development studies. You can read the paper here: bit.ly/3IN40mO

Check out our new walking tour app that celebrates Black histories in Bath, from the Roman Empire to the present day. The app has been developed by Bath academics at CDS with BEMSCA. Learn more about the walk: www.devstud.org.uk/2025/06/13/b... @devcomms.bsky.social @radleyben.bsky.social

Just a few of our highlights from #DSA2025 at @cdsbath.bsky.social What were your highlights? www.devstud.org.uk/2025/06/30/c...

Thank you to everyone that convened, presented and attended!

Final keynote session (sponsored by ODS) - Adaptive Political Economy: Toward a New Paradigm Prof Yuen Yuen Ang proposes Adaptive Political Economy as a new approach to embracing the complexity of social systems – chaired by Prof Joe Devine. #DSA2025

Today’s JDS-sponsored keynote session - Economics and Development Studies: where next in addressing the (poly)crisis? A discussion between Prof Jayati Ghosh & Prof Diego Sanchez Ancoche, chaired by Prof James Copestake. #DSA2025

Our fantastic team of volunteers will open #DSA2025 registration at 830am today. They’re also students and ECRs of development so say hello when you check in! They love to meet people they’ve cited :) @cdsbath.bsky.social

If you’re currently at the DSA conference, please visit our CDS table on The Chancellors’ Building Level 1 to see examples of our members’ research! #DSA2025

At #DSA2025 DSA president Uma Kambhampati; and Aurelie Charles, Mihika Chatterjee and Ana Dinerstein from @cdsbath.bsky.social open the first plenary.

Some great conversations happening at #DSA2025 - pop over to our stand at @cdsbath.bsky.social to see all our new books and find out how to publish with us! Don't forget to use code DSA25 for 25% off books and ebooks online: practicalactionpublishing.com @devcomms.bsky.social

🕚 #DSA2025 Study Group meetings (11:00–12:00): 🙏 Religion & Development – CB3.5 🌍 Global South – CB3.9 📊 Poverty Dynamics – CB3.1 🌱 Environment & Climate Change – CB4.1

Black Histories in Bath is a new walking tour app developed by researchers from the University of Bath in collaboration with Fairfield House and BEMSCA. The self-guided tour highlights the rich but often overlooked contributions of people of African and Caribbean descent to Bath's history.

Coming to #DSA2025? ✈️🚉 We’re delighted funding from Journal of Development Studies, @cdsbath.bsky.social, Development in Practice, Journal of International Development & the DSA helped 66 delegates from the global South attend. Share your travel pics 📸 and tell us what you’re looking forward to! ✨

🚉 Travelling for #DSA2025 @cdsbath.bsky.social ? Keep an eye on your inbox for travel tips and essentials such as: 🔹 BYO reusable water bottle 🔹 Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) More travel tips here: www.devstud.org.uk/conference/c...

👋 Meet our Study Groups at #DSA2025 ! 📚 Six groups are hosting open meetings — come along, say hi, and explore how to get involved 🤝 📍 @cdsbath.bsky.social www.devstud.org.uk/what-we-do/s...

🎓 @uniofbath.bsky.social students — want access to #DSA2025? Help with panel tech support (training provided) from 24–27 June and get in! Only 10 spots left — email [email protected] @cdsbath.bsky.social 📺 youtu.be/0NXSib8JVzA?...

Nearly a month since the UK government published its white paper on immigration. Here’s DSA’s important statement expressing concerns on why pushing international students away is not just wrong, but also harmful for UK academia: www.devstud.org.uk/2025/05/20/r... @devcomms.bsky.social

2025 may not feel like a year to celebrate 50 years of development research — but it's the right time to ask what next? 🤔 James Copeland reflects ahead of @cdsbath.bsky.social’s 50th anniversary & hosting of #DSA2025. 📖 blogs.bath.ac.uk/cds/2025/03/...

50 years ago @cdsbath.bsky.social brought sharp focus to poverty & wellbeing. Social justice still drives research on: 🌍 political economy, resources & global value chains 🥣 food security & famine 🌱 environment & sustainability 🕊️ conflict & humanitarianism www.devstud.org.uk/2025/01/17/m...

🎤 Are you convening a panel or presenting a paper at #DSA2025 at @cdsbath.bsky.social ❓ Let us know the panel or paper so we can give you a shout out. Or visit the programme and tell us a panel you're looking forward to. www.devstud.org.uk/conference/c...

👋 Are you on BlueSky and coming to #DSA2025 ❓ We've spotted @keetieroelen.bsky.social with a paper on poverty, stigma and dignity in Bangladesh and @philipproudfoot.bsky.social on labour, social protection and livelihoods analysis 📊 🔎 Who else is coming to the conference at @cdsbath.bsky.social ❓

Economics & development studies: where next in addressing the (poly)crisis? A discussion between @jayatighosh.bsky.social & Diego Sanchez Ancochea - one of the #DSA2025 keynotes, sponsored by the Journal of International Development. Join us at @cdsbath.bsky.social www.devstud.org.uk/2025/05/05/k...

🎟️ Tickets now on sale for the @cdsbath.bsky.social 50th anniversary conference - International development: past, present and prospects 📅 11-12 September 2025 📍 @uniofbath.bsky.social Find out more >> buff.ly/LmFGP1m

Please join us tomorrow for our final ESG seminar of the academic year.

📚 At #DSA2025 you get to talk to book editors and publishers and attend sessions on how to improve your publication success. Join us at @cdsbath.bsky.social 📅 25-27 June 2025 www.devstud.org.uk/conference/c...

📅 Join us at 12:15, 29 April in CB 4.5 for a seminar delivered by Daniel Black on Healthy urban development and complex research operationalisation. Daniel will summarise his diverse research portfolio and speak about what he has learned from operationalising interdisciplinary projects.

🎥 Calling CDS alumni 🎥 Our new video outlines three proposals for the Centre for Development Studies’ 50th anniversary year... Watch here: vimeo.com/1070013920 #cdsat50 #dsa2025

🎥 Calling CDS alumni 🎥 Our new video outlines three proposals for the Centre for Development Studies’ 50th anniversary year... Watch here: vimeo.com/1070013920 #cdsat50 #dsa2025

Registration for #DSA2025 is now open. Take advantage of an early bird discount on the registration fee and get access to 80 panels, talks from publishers, key notes and networking at @cdsbath.bsky.social www.devstud.org.uk/conference/c...

📣Get expert external feedback on your PhD 🗨️Attend a PhD masterclass at #DSA2025 📝Apply today 🔗https://www.devstud.org.uk/conference/conference-2025/phd-student-masterclass-2/ #phdchat #phdlife

First time attendee? Not sure if you want to come? We’ve got 5 reasons to attend #DSA2025 Six if you include an early bird discount! Registration opens soon - we hope to see you @cdsbath.bsky.social

Thank you to Dr Maria Garcia for speaking at the #ESGBath seminar yesterday! Maria presented her research on the implementation and effectiveness of Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) chapters in EU Free Trade Agreements.

📅 Join us at 12:15, 18 March in CB 4.8 for a seminar delivered by Dr Maria Garcia (POLIS) on Trade and Sustainable Development chapters in EU Free Trade Agreements. Maria will speak about the implementation of these provisions and whether they actually promote environmental reforms.

📢Please join us on Thursday 13th March for a discussion with @indrajitroy.bsky.social on his book "Audacious Hope: An Archive of How Democracy is Being Saved in India" co-hosted with @reacpolrn.bsky.social. Sign up here👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-talk-... #cdsat50

📅 Join us at 12:15, 18 March in CB 4.8 for a seminar delivered by Dr Maria Garcia (POLIS) on Trade and Sustainable Development chapters in EU Free Trade Agreements. Maria will speak about the implementation of these provisions and whether they actually promote environmental reforms.

💡 New CDS blog 💡 Aurelie Charles reflects on the importance of considering cognitive biases and summarises arguments in her new book on the power of group bias (or groupthink) in channelling finance towards sustainable goals: blogs.bath.ac.uk/cds/2025/03/...

The Centre for Development Studies examines menstruation in global health policy. Their work highlights absent voices in the discourse and identifies a lack of cohesive understanding of #menstruation. By framing menstruation as a global health issue, they hope to address stigma, and period poverty.

📢 CDS is sponsoring the One Young World Bath 2025 conference which gives students the opportunity to learn from, discuss and engage with experts on three key themes: The Refugee Crisis, Violence Against Women and Girls, and Artificial Intelligence.

💡 In this new CDS blog by James Copestake he outlines the ongoing development research happening during CDS’ 50th anniversary year and encourages alumni to engage by creating their own proposals on the future of development studies: blogs.bath.ac.uk/cds/2025/03/...

📢Please join us on Thursday 13th March for a discussion with @indrajitroy.bsky.social on his book "Audacious Hope: An Archive of How Democracy is Being Saved in India" co-hosted with @reacpolrn.bsky.social. Sign up here👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-talk-... #cdsat50

Our CDS co-director Aurelie Charles' new book on the power of groupthink in channelling finance towards sustainable goals is now open access! Download the PDF here 👇 link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

Our discussion with @indrajitroy.bsky.social on his book 'Audacious Hope: An Archive of How Democracy is Being Saved in India' (co-hosted with @cdsbath.bsky.social) is coming up on Thursday 13th March. Sign up below!