by Global Development Institute | Jan 21, 2020 | Comment
Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, founder of BRAC, sadly passed away at the end of last year. Many within the Global Development Institute work closely with BRAC and the news deeply touched many colleagues. Professor David Hulme recalls his experience of working with Abed Bhai. I...
by Global Development Institute | Jan 20, 2020 | Comment
Since the election, the idea of the Conservative government merging DFID into the Foreign Office has been heavily rumoured. Despite denials, a speech by Liam Fox and a subsequent leader article in The Times both backing a merger gave further credence to the proposals....
by Global Development Institute | Jan 13, 2020 | Comment
From 9th to 13th December, Professor Aminu Mamman hosted a group of scholars and researchers from the University of Rennes 2, France; University of Bielefeld, Germany; University of Abertay, Dundee; University of Ghana; University of Chek Ante Diop, Senegal; ISCAE...
by Global Development Institute | Jan 7, 2020 | Comment
Following on from our blog post on 20 Nov 2019, Matthew Walsham and Dr Tanja Bastia are placing a call for papers for a session at the event. The session will be on intergenerational boundaries and migratory borders and specifics can be found in the abstract below....
by Global Development Institute | Jan 7, 2020 | Comment
As part of the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) PhD Studentship programme, the Global Development Institute is delighted to offer up to seven fully funded four year PhD studentship with an integrated teaching certificate. The Global Challenges Research...
by Global Development Institute | Dec 20, 2019 | Comment
Mr Paul Barry, Teaching Fellow and Dr Lujia Feng, Lecturer in Human Resource Management In Semester One, students studying Human Resource Management are able to take the Study Enhancement Programme. The Programme includes organisational visits and guest lecture...
