by GDI | May 27, 2026 | Comment
In her opening session for Research for Transformation Lab week in November 2025, GDI’s Diana Mitlin reflected on five academic personas and their possibilities for transformative research: the shining superstar, the convenor, the subversive persona, the collaborative...
by GDI | May 7, 2026 | Comment
GDI PhD researcher Dani Cocco Beltrame and 25 co-researchers from the Shack/Slum Dwellers International (SDI) federation have been recognised in The University of Manchester’s annual Making a Difference awards. Kenya co-researchers: Nancy Njoki, Jacob Omondi, Javela...
by GDI | Apr 30, 2026 | Comment
Earlier this month, the Global Development Institute held a conference asking, ‘What is the Future of Global Development?’ We welcomed a host of scholars, practitioners, and students from across the world, enjoying lively debate about the critical juncture in which we...
by GDI | Feb 27, 2026 | Comment
By Lujia Feng, Programme Director: MSc Human Resource Management (International Development) On Thursday, 12 February 2026, we were delighted to welcome Kashif Taj, Apprenticeships Leader at IBM UK, to speak with our MSc Human Resource Management (International...
by GDI | Jan 21, 2026 | Comment
GDI is hosting a conference asking ‘What is the future for global development?’, which will take place on 13-14 April 2026 in Manchester. Learn more about the conference and the agenda below. Access the online agenda. Fresh assaults on overseas aid,...
