Development Studies Association
@devcomms.bsky.social
The UK based membership organisation for all those studying, researching and teaching in the field of global development.
For now, you'll find our news posted on LinkedIn and in our monthly newsletter.
For now, you'll find our news posted on LinkedIn and in our monthly newsletter.
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📣 New Humanitarian MSc from International Institute of Social Studies
Societies in Crisis trains future leaders to understand humanitarian crises as systems, not isolated events.
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Societies in Crisis trains future leaders to understand humanitarian crises as systems, not isolated events.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:05 PM
📣 New Humanitarian MSc from International Institute of Social Studies
Societies in Crisis trains future leaders to understand humanitarian crises as systems, not isolated events.
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Societies in Crisis trains future leaders to understand humanitarian crises as systems, not isolated events.
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Don’t Scrap the UK’s Independent Commission for Aid Impact, Make It Better
by @leecrawfurd.bsky.social and Ian Mitchell, @cgdev.org
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by @leecrawfurd.bsky.social and Ian Mitchell, @cgdev.org
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February 10, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Don’t Scrap the UK’s Independent Commission for Aid Impact, Make It Better
by @leecrawfurd.bsky.social and Ian Mitchell, @cgdev.org
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by @leecrawfurd.bsky.social and Ian Mitchell, @cgdev.org
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Not a DSA member yet? Find out more about joining 👇
🎓 Low-cost rates for PGT/PGRs
🌍 Free membership for scholars from/in the Global South
🇬🇧 Tax-deductible fees for UK taxpayers
🎟️ Member discount for #DSA2026
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🎓 Low-cost rates for PGT/PGRs
🌍 Free membership for scholars from/in the Global South
🇬🇧 Tax-deductible fees for UK taxpayers
🎟️ Member discount for #DSA2026
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February 10, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Not a DSA member yet? Find out more about joining 👇
🎓 Low-cost rates for PGT/PGRs
🌍 Free membership for scholars from/in the Global South
🇬🇧 Tax-deductible fees for UK taxpayers
🎟️ Member discount for #DSA2026
👉 buff.ly/xtWLBpw
🎓 Low-cost rates for PGT/PGRs
🌍 Free membership for scholars from/in the Global South
🇬🇧 Tax-deductible fees for UK taxpayers
🎟️ Member discount for #DSA2026
👉 buff.ly/xtWLBpw
📚 Human Capital: The Tragedy of the Education Commons — Book launch
Does the education system make better people? Why are so many teachers and students stressed? Do we need to revive real education?
📅 17 Feb 2026
📍 @soasdevelopment.bsky.social & Online
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Does the education system make better people? Why are so many teachers and students stressed? Do we need to revive real education?
📅 17 Feb 2026
📍 @soasdevelopment.bsky.social & Online
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February 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
📚 Human Capital: The Tragedy of the Education Commons — Book launch
Does the education system make better people? Why are so many teachers and students stressed? Do we need to revive real education?
📅 17 Feb 2026
📍 @soasdevelopment.bsky.social & Online
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Does the education system make better people? Why are so many teachers and students stressed? Do we need to revive real education?
📅 17 Feb 2026
📍 @soasdevelopment.bsky.social & Online
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The development cooperation system is in flux, as donor retrenchment, US policy shifts, and rising Southern alternatives drive a fundamental contest over its purpose and future shape, writes @andypsumner.bsky.social
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February 9, 2026 at 12:56 PM
The development cooperation system is in flux, as donor retrenchment, US policy shifts, and rising Southern alternatives drive a fundamental contest over its purpose and future shape, writes @andypsumner.bsky.social
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All @kings-sga.bsky.social news: buff.ly/XomjHKZ
"Let's start a conversation on this ubiquitous but understudied part of the knowledge production infrastructure in which we operate.” Portia Roelofs
📅 Open webinar: 5 March 2026
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📅 Open webinar: 5 March 2026
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February 9, 2026 at 8:41 AM
"Let's start a conversation on this ubiquitous but understudied part of the knowledge production infrastructure in which we operate.” Portia Roelofs
📅 Open webinar: 5 March 2026
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📅 Open webinar: 5 March 2026
Register now:
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The UK govt is seeking views on the technical detail of the international student levy of £925 per international student per year.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:59 PM
The UK govt is seeking views on the technical detail of the international student levy of £925 per international student per year.
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⏳ Contribute before 18 Feb:
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ICYMI Starmer government accused of avoiding scrutiny with plans to scrap aid watchdog
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February 6, 2026 at 10:59 AM
ICYMI Starmer government accused of avoiding scrutiny with plans to scrap aid watchdog
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📢 Join Carlos Oya and Ching-Kwan Lee for a special seminar on Global China studies, including the launch of Carlos Oya's recent book on China for Africa's industrialization?
✨ Hosted by @soasdevelopment.bsky.social
Open to registrations in person or online:
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✨ Hosted by @soasdevelopment.bsky.social
Open to registrations in person or online:
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February 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
📢 Join Carlos Oya and Ching-Kwan Lee for a special seminar on Global China studies, including the launch of Carlos Oya's recent book on China for Africa's industrialization?
✨ Hosted by @soasdevelopment.bsky.social
Open to registrations in person or online:
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✨ Hosted by @soasdevelopment.bsky.social
Open to registrations in person or online:
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✨ What does inclusive research really look like in practice?
✨ New @oucsgd.bsky.social paper on (imperfectly) inclusive ways of knowing in international education & development 📜
✨ To be discussed at #DSA2026
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✨ New @oucsgd.bsky.social paper on (imperfectly) inclusive ways of knowing in international education & development 📜
✨ To be discussed at #DSA2026
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February 5, 2026 at 12:02 PM
✨ What does inclusive research really look like in practice?
✨ New @oucsgd.bsky.social paper on (imperfectly) inclusive ways of knowing in international education & development 📜
✨ To be discussed at #DSA2026
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✨ New @oucsgd.bsky.social paper on (imperfectly) inclusive ways of knowing in international education & development 📜
✨ To be discussed at #DSA2026
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“Applicants for these multi-million pound grants were required to make far-reaching claims about the potency of the 'world-leading' research they would conduct and the applicability of the findings.”
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February 5, 2026 at 8:59 AM
“Applicants for these multi-million pound grants were required to make far-reaching claims about the potency of the 'world-leading' research they would conduct and the applicability of the findings.”
Join our webinar: buff.ly/OEWWQWP
Join our webinar: buff.ly/OEWWQWP
How do empathy and dignity reshape anti-poverty policy?
Join @keetieroelen.bsky.social, @oucsgd.bsky.social at the Inequalities Seminar.
📚 Based on her book The Empathy Fix
📅 Feb 10th, 2026
📍 LSE Centre Building 2.04 and on Zoom
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Join @keetieroelen.bsky.social, @oucsgd.bsky.social at the Inequalities Seminar.
📚 Based on her book The Empathy Fix
📅 Feb 10th, 2026
📍 LSE Centre Building 2.04 and on Zoom
Find out more: buff.ly/1VecjVM
February 4, 2026 at 4:05 PM
How do empathy and dignity reshape anti-poverty policy?
Join @keetieroelen.bsky.social, @oucsgd.bsky.social at the Inequalities Seminar.
📚 Based on her book The Empathy Fix
📅 Feb 10th, 2026
📍 LSE Centre Building 2.04 and on Zoom
Find out more: buff.ly/1VecjVM
Join @keetieroelen.bsky.social, @oucsgd.bsky.social at the Inequalities Seminar.
📚 Based on her book The Empathy Fix
📅 Feb 10th, 2026
📍 LSE Centre Building 2.04 and on Zoom
Find out more: buff.ly/1VecjVM
New @ids.ac.uk chief: “the whole idea of development studies is under question” but the need for strong research and future global leaders remains.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:56 PM
New @ids.ac.uk chief: “the whole idea of development studies is under question” but the need for strong research and future global leaders remains.
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✨ NEW MSc from our members at ISS, the Netherlands.
Based at Erasmus University in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with teaching from The Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre.
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Based at Erasmus University in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with teaching from The Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre.
Find out more: buff.ly/0EJZmJv
February 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM
✨ NEW MSc from our members at ISS, the Netherlands.
Based at Erasmus University in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with teaching from The Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre.
Find out more: buff.ly/0EJZmJv
Based at Erasmus University in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with teaching from The Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre.
Find out more: buff.ly/0EJZmJv
The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) has published more information about their forthcoming review assessing the UK’s partnership approach for international development.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) has published more information about their forthcoming review assessing the UK’s partnership approach for international development.
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📽️ Lights, camera, climate action: Virunga @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
A film screening that follows a small group of courageous park rangers risking their lives to protect the world’s most biodiverse national park.
📅 5 February 2026
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A film screening that follows a small group of courageous park rangers risking their lives to protect the world’s most biodiverse national park.
📅 5 February 2026
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February 3, 2026 at 12:02 PM
📽️ Lights, camera, climate action: Virunga @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
A film screening that follows a small group of courageous park rangers risking their lives to protect the world’s most biodiverse national park.
📅 5 February 2026
Find out more: buff.ly/hPbWvV9
A film screening that follows a small group of courageous park rangers risking their lives to protect the world’s most biodiverse national park.
📅 5 February 2026
Find out more: buff.ly/hPbWvV9
🏩 Coming to #DSA2026 and not sleeping on a friend’s sofa?!
While there are many accommodation options available, they fill up VERY quickly and we cannot emphasise enough to start your search and book early in order to find the best option for you.
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While there are many accommodation options available, they fill up VERY quickly and we cannot emphasise enough to start your search and book early in order to find the best option for you.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:59 AM
🏩 Coming to #DSA2026 and not sleeping on a friend’s sofa?!
While there are many accommodation options available, they fill up VERY quickly and we cannot emphasise enough to start your search and book early in order to find the best option for you.
buff.ly/2swtHWS
While there are many accommodation options available, they fill up VERY quickly and we cannot emphasise enough to start your search and book early in order to find the best option for you.
buff.ly/2swtHWS
The @britishcouncil.bsky.social has released the 7th edition of its influential Global perceptions study, which signals major turning point in global influence.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
The @britishcouncil.bsky.social has released the 7th edition of its influential Global perceptions study, which signals major turning point in global influence.
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📢 @soas-dld.bsky.social hosts a Conversation co-hosted by the @soasdevelopment.bsky.social Global Development Seminar Series on Hirschman’s enduring relevance and significance.
📅 5 February 2026
📍 SOAS (in-person only)
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📅 5 February 2026
📍 SOAS (in-person only)
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February 2, 2026 at 10:59 AM
📢 @soas-dld.bsky.social hosts a Conversation co-hosted by the @soasdevelopment.bsky.social Global Development Seminar Series on Hirschman’s enduring relevance and significance.
📅 5 February 2026
📍 SOAS (in-person only)
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📅 5 February 2026
📍 SOAS (in-person only)
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Save the dates!
Our joint working group with @devcomms.bsky.social on land, labour and food has some interesting webinars in the pipeline, further details and registration links will follow soon!
✏️ it in your 📅!
Our joint working group with @devcomms.bsky.social on land, labour and food has some interesting webinars in the pipeline, further details and registration links will follow soon!
✏️ it in your 📅!
January 30, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Save the dates!
Our joint working group with @devcomms.bsky.social on land, labour and food has some interesting webinars in the pipeline, further details and registration links will follow soon!
✏️ it in your 📅!
Our joint working group with @devcomms.bsky.social on land, labour and food has some interesting webinars in the pipeline, further details and registration links will follow soon!
✏️ it in your 📅!
✨ What did the DSA Study Groups get up to in 2025?
The DSA Study Groups have been buzzing with renewed energy this year — with new convenors and exciting collaborations 🔄🤝
Take a look and consider joining one for 2026! 👀
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The DSA Study Groups have been buzzing with renewed energy this year — with new convenors and exciting collaborations 🔄🤝
Take a look and consider joining one for 2026! 👀
buff.ly/rr5LVzt
January 30, 2026 at 2:59 PM
✨ What did the DSA Study Groups get up to in 2025?
The DSA Study Groups have been buzzing with renewed energy this year — with new convenors and exciting collaborations 🔄🤝
Take a look and consider joining one for 2026! 👀
buff.ly/rr5LVzt
The DSA Study Groups have been buzzing with renewed energy this year — with new convenors and exciting collaborations 🔄🤝
Take a look and consider joining one for 2026! 👀
buff.ly/rr5LVzt
Large grant-funded research centres: promises, pitfalls and power asymmetries
Do LGRCs deliver the transformative research they promise? Or are there unintended outcomes of this concentration of research funding?
📅 Open webinar: 5 March 2026
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Do LGRCs deliver the transformative research they promise? Or are there unintended outcomes of this concentration of research funding?
📅 Open webinar: 5 March 2026
Read more: buff.ly/OEWWQWP
January 30, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Large grant-funded research centres: promises, pitfalls and power asymmetries
Do LGRCs deliver the transformative research they promise? Or are there unintended outcomes of this concentration of research funding?
📅 Open webinar: 5 March 2026
Read more: buff.ly/OEWWQWP
Do LGRCs deliver the transformative research they promise? Or are there unintended outcomes of this concentration of research funding?
📅 Open webinar: 5 March 2026
Read more: buff.ly/OEWWQWP
🏆 New Voices in Cultural Relations Prize
Joint @mybisa.bsky.social & @britishcouncil.bsky.social award for Master’s dissertations offering new insight or policy direction in IR. Deadline: 3 Feb.
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Joint @mybisa.bsky.social & @britishcouncil.bsky.social award for Master’s dissertations offering new insight or policy direction in IR. Deadline: 3 Feb.
Read more: buff.ly/xkQGr71
January 29, 2026 at 2:59 PM
🏆 New Voices in Cultural Relations Prize
Joint @mybisa.bsky.social & @britishcouncil.bsky.social award for Master’s dissertations offering new insight or policy direction in IR. Deadline: 3 Feb.
Read more: buff.ly/xkQGr71
Joint @mybisa.bsky.social & @britishcouncil.bsky.social award for Master’s dissertations offering new insight or policy direction in IR. Deadline: 3 Feb.
Read more: buff.ly/xkQGr71
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New policy brief by Fola Aina showing how climate change acts as a threat multiplier in the Sahel, rather than a direct cause of conflict.
Read full brief➡️: shorturl.at/P8e0x
@naomihossain.bsky.social @carlosoya.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @devcomms.bsky.social @soasuni.bsky.social
Read full brief➡️: shorturl.at/P8e0x
@naomihossain.bsky.social @carlosoya.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @devcomms.bsky.social @soasuni.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 12:08 PM
New policy brief by Fola Aina showing how climate change acts as a threat multiplier in the Sahel, rather than a direct cause of conflict.
Read full brief➡️: shorturl.at/P8e0x
@naomihossain.bsky.social @carlosoya.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @devcomms.bsky.social @soasuni.bsky.social
Read full brief➡️: shorturl.at/P8e0x
@naomihossain.bsky.social @carlosoya.bsky.social @eadi.bsky.social @devcomms.bsky.social @soasuni.bsky.social
Development cooperation is no longer evolving quietly. It’s being renegotiated in the open. Is 2025 the tipping point? asks @andypsumner.bsky.social and @stephanklingebiel.bsky.social
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January 28, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Development cooperation is no longer evolving quietly. It’s being renegotiated in the open. Is 2025 the tipping point? asks @andypsumner.bsky.social and @stephanklingebiel.bsky.social
All Kings news: buff.ly/dxqts7Z
All Kings news: buff.ly/dxqts7Z