by GDI | Oct 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
by Seth Schindler, Professor of Urban Politics and Development Every autumn the University of Manchester slowly awakes from hibernation and lumbers into the new academic year. This awakening is accompanied by the springtime optimism of new beginnings, even as darkness...
by GDI | Oct 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
On 21st October 2025, we held the third in a series of communities of practice designed to support practitioners and academics in navigating a turbulent world and building resilience in difficult times. This month, we focused on the value of hope in tackling problems...
by GDI | Aug 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
December 11-12, 2025, University of Manchester, UK. With support from The University of Manchester’s Global Development Institute Journal of Development Studies Conference Fund Keynote speakers: Ravi Kanbur (Professor of Economics, Cornell University) and Anandi Mani...
by GDI | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
by Sandy Nofyanza, PhD student in GDI It was the final session on the last day of the 2025 Development Studies Association (DSA) Conference in Bath. Yet, it stood apart from any other session I’ve experienced in my entire career. Titled “Gaza Action Planning...
by GDI | Jun 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Recently, Dr Natalie Cunningham ran a microcredential series – short, online courses exploring the personal, organisational and societal implications of resilience. As part of the final assessment, course participants were asked to reflect on an aspect of...
by GDI | Jun 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
By Rabiatu Adamu Saleh World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5th, is a global celebration and call to action for environmental protection. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness about pressing environmental issues and inspiring collective action to...
