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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Next month we are hosting a talk on human capital and the education system with Guy Standing and Neil Howard ➡️ More information and where to book can be found here: bit.ly/3YoFgWs

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

🌍 We are hosting an expert panel exploring menstrual justice from a local and global perspectives 🌎 10th February- 18:00- 19:00 ➡️ For more information and booking: bit.ly/3NfKNMI

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Earth System Governance Project @esgproject.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Don't forget to submit your contributions to the 2026 Bath Conference on Earth System Governance 🌍 Deadline: 15 January 2026 Individual papers, panel proposals and innovative sessions are welcome. For more details and submission guidelines: www.earthsystemgovernance.org/2026-bath/

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

📣 The Call for Papers for the 2026 Bath Conference on Earth System Governance is now open. The main conference will be held from 8–10 September 2026, in the city of Bath. Submission deadline: 15 January 2026 Learn more and submit your abstract: bit.ly/4s4Q5KX @esgproject.bsky.social

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Earth System Governance Project @esgproject.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

📢Call for Papers - 2026 Bath Conference on Earth System Governance Join us in Bath from 8–10 September under the theme “Building Just and Sustainable Futures for Planetary Integrity.” Submit your paper, panel, or innovative session proposal by 15 January. www.earthsystemgovernance.org/2026-bath/

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Join us for the UK launch of a landmark new report titled Unconditional Cash Transfers in India: Tracing the Journey, Shaping the Future. Sign up here: bit.ly/43xDq8n

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

For Black History Month we're highlighting research that impacts identity, belonging, and cultural continuity for Black people. George Gumisiriza’s PhD reviews Africa’s oldest death practice, whilst addressing inequalities in this area of research. bit.ly/46LRdZO

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Read Cynthia Kamwengo and Ben Radley’s new paper on deconstructing and reconstructing African development studies. You can read the paper here: bit.ly/3IN40mO

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Check out our new walking tour app that celebrates Black histories in Bath, from the Roman Empire to the present day. The app has been developed by Bath academics at CDS with BEMSCA. Learn more about the walk: www.devstud.org.uk/2025/06/13/b... @devcomms.bsky.social @radleyben.bsky.social

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Just a few of our highlights from #DSA2025 at @cdsbath.bsky.social What were your highlights? www.devstud.org.uk/2025/06/30/c...

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Thank you to everyone that convened, presented and attended!

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Final keynote session (sponsored by ODS) - Adaptive Political Economy: Toward a New Paradigm Prof Yuen Yuen Ang proposes Adaptive Political Economy as a new approach to embracing the complexity of social systems – chaired by Prof Joe Devine. #DSA2025

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Today’s JDS-sponsored keynote session - Economics and Development Studies: where next in addressing the (poly)crisis? A discussion between Prof Jayati Ghosh & Prof Diego Sanchez Ancoche, chaired by Prof James Copestake. #DSA2025

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Our fantastic team of volunteers will open #DSA2025 registration at 830am today. They’re also students and ECRs of development so say hello when you check in! They love to meet people they’ve cited :) @cdsbath.bsky.social

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

If you’re currently at the DSA conference, please visit our CDS table on The Chancellors’ Building Level 1 to see examples of our members’ research! #DSA2025

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

At #DSA2025 DSA president Uma Kambhampati; and Aurelie Charles, Mihika Chatterjee and Ana Dinerstein from @cdsbath.bsky.social open the first plenary.

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Practical Action Publishing @papublishing.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Some great conversations happening at #DSA2025 - pop over to our stand at @cdsbath.bsky.social to see all our new books and find out how to publish with us! Don't forget to use code DSA25 for 25% off books and ebooks online: practicalactionpublishing.com @devcomms.bsky.social

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

🕚 #DSA2025 Study Group meetings (11:00–12:00): 🙏 Religion & Development – CB3.5 🌍 Global South – CB3.9 📊 Poverty Dynamics – CB3.1 🌱 Environment & Climate Change – CB4.1

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Black Histories in Bath is a new walking tour app developed by researchers from the University of Bath in collaboration with Fairfield House and BEMSCA. The self-guided tour highlights the rich but often overlooked contributions of people of African and Caribbean descent to Bath's history.

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Coming to #DSA2025? ✈️🚉 We’re delighted funding from Journal of Development Studies, @cdsbath.bsky.social, Development in Practice, Journal of International Development & the DSA helped 66 delegates from the global South attend. Share your travel pics 📸 and tell us what you’re looking forward to! ✨

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

🚉 Travelling for #DSA2025 @cdsbath.bsky.social ? Keep an eye on your inbox for travel tips and essentials such as: 🔹 BYO reusable water bottle 🔹 Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) More travel tips here: www.devstud.org.uk/conference/c...

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

👋 Meet our Study Groups at #DSA2025 ! 📚 Six groups are hosting open meetings — come along, say hi, and explore how to get involved 🤝 📍 @cdsbath.bsky.social www.devstud.org.uk/what-we-do/s...

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

🎓 @uniofbath.bsky.social students — want access to #DSA2025? Help with panel tech support (training provided) from 24–27 June and get in! Only 10 spots left — email conference@devstud.org.uk @cdsbath.bsky.social 📺 youtu.be/0NXSib8JVzA?...

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Nearly a month since the UK government published its white paper on immigration. Here’s DSA’s important statement expressing concerns on why pushing international students away is not just wrong, but also harmful for UK academia: www.devstud.org.uk/2025/05/20/r... @devcomms.bsky.social

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Response to UK immigration proposals — Development Studies Association

The UK Government published its white paper which will create substantial impact in higher education.

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

2025 may not feel like a year to celebrate 50 years of development research — but it's the right time to ask what next? 🤔 James Copeland reflects ahead of @cdsbath.bsky.social’s 50th anniversary & hosting of #DSA2025. 📖 blogs.bath.ac.uk/cds/2025/03/...

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

50 years ago @cdsbath.bsky.social brought sharp focus to poverty & wellbeing. Social justice still drives research on: 🌍 political economy, resources & global value chains 🥣 food security & famine 🌱 environment & sustainability 🕊️ conflict & humanitarianism www.devstud.org.uk/2025/01/17/m...

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

🎤 Are you convening a panel or presenting a paper at #DSA2025 at @cdsbath.bsky.social ❓ Let us know the panel or paper so we can give you a shout out. Or visit the programme and tell us a panel you're looking forward to. www.devstud.org.uk/conference/c...

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

👋 Are you on BlueSky and coming to #DSA2025 ❓ We've spotted @keetieroelen.bsky.social with a paper on poverty, stigma and dignity in Bangladesh and @philipproudfoot.bsky.social on labour, social protection and livelihoods analysis 📊 🔎 Who else is coming to the conference at @cdsbath.bsky.social ❓

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Economics & development studies: where next in addressing the (poly)crisis? A discussion between @jayatighosh.bsky.social & Diego Sanchez Ancochea - one of the #DSA2025 keynotes, sponsored by the Journal of International Development. Join us at @cdsbath.bsky.social www.devstud.org.uk/2025/05/05/k...

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

🎟️ Tickets now on sale for the @cdsbath.bsky.social 50th anniversary conference - International development: past, present and prospects 📅 11-12 September 2025 📍 @uniofbath.bsky.social Find out more >> buff.ly/LmFGP1m

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Please join us tomorrow for our final ESG seminar of the academic year.

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

📚 At #DSA2025 you get to talk to book editors and publishers and attend sessions on how to improve your publication success. Join us at @cdsbath.bsky.social 📅 25-27 June 2025 www.devstud.org.uk/conference/c...

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

📅 Join us at 12:15, 29 April in CB 4.5 for a seminar delivered by Daniel Black on Healthy urban development and complex research operationalisation. Daniel will summarise his diverse research portfolio and speak about what he has learned from operationalising interdisciplinary projects.

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Healthy urban development + complex research operationalisation

Daniel Black summarises his diverse research portfolio and speaks about what he has learned from operationalising interdisciplinary projects

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

🎥 Calling CDS alumni 🎥 Our new video outlines three proposals for the Centre for Development Studies’ 50th anniversary year... Watch here: vimeo.com/1070013920 #cdsat50 #dsa2025

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The Centre for Development Studies (CDS) at 50

This is "The Centre for Development Studies (CDS) at 50" by University of Bath on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Registration for #DSA2025 is now open. Take advantage of an early bird discount on the registration fee and get access to 80 panels, talks from publishers, key notes and networking at @cdsbath.bsky.social www.devstud.org.uk/conference/c...

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

First time attendee? Not sure if you want to come? We’ve got 5 reasons to attend #DSA2025 Six if you include an early bird discount! Registration opens soon - we hope to see you @cdsbath.bsky.social

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5 reasons to attend DSA2025 — Development Studies Association

Whether you're a first-time attendee or a conference stalwart, we've got five reasons you should attend DSA2024.

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Thank you to Dr Maria Garcia for speaking at the #ESGBath seminar yesterday! Maria presented her research on the implementation and effectiveness of Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) chapters in EU Free Trade Agreements.

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

📅 Join us at 12:15, 18 March in CB 4.8 for a seminar delivered by Dr Maria Garcia (POLIS) on Trade and Sustainable Development chapters in EU Free Trade Agreements. Maria will speak about the implementation of these provisions and whether they actually promote environmental reforms.

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

📢Please join us on Thursday 13th March for a discussion with @indrajitroy.bsky.social on his book "Audacious Hope: An Archive of How Democracy is Being Saved in India" co-hosted with @reacpolrn.bsky.social. Sign up here👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-talk-... #cdsat50

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Book talk: Audacious Hope by Prof Indrajit Roy

A conversation between Prof Indrajit Roy (University of York) and Vibhor Mathur - chaired by Dr Mihika Chatterjee.

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

💡 New CDS blog 💡 Aurelie Charles reflects on the importance of considering cognitive biases and summarises arguments in her new book on the power of group bias (or groupthink) in channelling finance towards sustainable goals: blogs.bath.ac.uk/cds/2025/03/...

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Sustainable Earnings in a Resilient Economic System: The Power of Groupthink in Channelling Finance Towards Sustainable Goals | Centre for Development Studies

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

The Centre for Development Studies examines menstruation in global health policy. Their work highlights absent voices in the discourse and identifies a lack of cohesive understanding of #menstruation. By framing menstruation as a global health issue, they hope to address stigma, and period poverty.

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Where is menstruation in global health policy?

Periods are a regular biological reality for millions around the world and a global public health issue. But when we discuss menstruation as a policy issue, what exactly are we talking about? Fran …

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

📢 CDS is sponsoring the One Young World Bath 2025 conference which gives students the opportunity to learn from, discuss and engage with experts on three key themes: The Refugee Crisis, Violence Against Women and Girls, and Artificial Intelligence.

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One Young World Bath 2025

Join us for a day filled with inspirational speakers and engaging workshops based around exploring critical global challenges.

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

💡 In this new CDS blog by James Copestake he outlines the ongoing development research happening during CDS’ 50th anniversary year and encourages alumni to engage by creating their own proposals on the future of development studies: blogs.bath.ac.uk/cds/2025/03/...

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CDS Blog – International development: past, present and prospects – a call to widen participation in the CDS 50th Anniversary conference in September. | Centre for Development Studies

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

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Book talk: Audacious Hope by Prof Indrajit Roy

A conversation between Prof Indrajit Roy (University of York) and Vibhor Mathur - chaired by Dr Mihika Chatterjee.

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Our CDS co-director Aurelie Charles' new book on the power of groupthink in channelling finance towards sustainable goals is now open access! Download the PDF here 👇 link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

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Sustainable Earnings in a Resilient Economic System

This Open Access book challenges established economic thinking in a world where global finance must align with the green transition.

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Reactionary Politics Research Network @reacpolrn.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Our discussion with @indrajitroy.bsky.social on his book 'Audacious Hope: An Archive of How Democracy is Being Saved in India' (co-hosted with @cdsbath.bsky.social) is coming up on Thursday 13th March. Sign up below!

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