Call for papers: Envisioning Labour-Led Urban Development
CALL FOR PAPERS Workshop: Envisioning Labour-Led Urban Development Global Development Institute, University of Manchester Thursday to Friday, 23-24 April 2026 Please find below a full description of the workshop focus and three thematic areas. Workshop organisers:...
New Professional Futures Programme Will Prepare GDI Students to Flourish in their Careers
by Dr Kelechi Ekuma, Senior Lecturer in Management, Governance and Development and GDI Employability Lead Higher education can transform a person’s life prospects, broaden their horizons and equip them with the knowledge they need to pursue an exciting and fulfilling...
Is it time to give municipal socialism a chance?
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...
The role of hope in transforming places of despair into resilient spaces
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...