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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The IGDC’s interdisciplinary and international approach ties in with the University's Research Strategy and aims to harness funds from the Global Challenges Research Fund to help deliver the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Find out more www.york.ac.uk/igdc/research/

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Global development research at York

Global development research undertaken by IGDC members at York is associated with one or more of our core themes: social justice, global health and wellbeing, and sustainable environments.

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Interdisciplinarity is at the heart of all our work, and we aim to emphasise the links between socio-economic change and environmental challenges and solutions. Find out more about our research on the IGDC website www.york.ac.uk/igdc/research/

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Global development research at York

Global development research undertaken by IGDC members at York is associated with one or more of our core themes: social justice, global health and wellbeing, and sustainable environments.

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

IGDC supports the work of the University in developing international partnerships to help transform research through collaboration. Our emphasis is on the development of equitable partnerships and decolonising global research. Find out more about decolonising research www.york.ac.uk/igdc/decolon...

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Decolonising research

IGDC’s commitment to decolonising global development research must be understood as a fundamental challenge to how we work - demanding that we question our approach to research and to problematise…

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The IGDC is a major interdisciplinary centre for research and partnership based at the University of York. We develop innovative people-focused solutions to address urgent and structural challenges of global development. Find out more www.york.ac.uk/igdc/about/

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About IGDC

IGDC is a major interdisciplinary centre for research and partnership for global development based at the University of York.

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

IGDC, in collaboration with our partners at UFBA, Brazil, developed podcast which explores and explains methods for decolonising global development research. You can listen to the podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, and on our YouTube channel. Find out more here www.york.ac.uk/igdc/decolon...

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Decolonising global development podcast

IGDC, in collaboration with our partners at UFBA, Brazil, have developed a series of podcasts and associated blogs which explore and explain methods for decolonising global development research

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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Global development research at York

Global development research undertaken by IGDC members at York is associated with one or more of our core themes: social justice, global health and wellbeing, and sustainable environments.

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

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Global development research at York

Global development research undertaken by IGDC members at York is associated with one or more of our core themes: social justice, global health and wellbeing, and sustainable environments.

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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Decolonising global development podcast

IGDC, in collaboration with our partners at UFBA, Brazil, have developed a series of podcasts and associated blogs which explore and explain methods for decolonising global development research

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We ran a webinar, jointly organized by ourselves and the EDI Research Centre at the University of York, where we explored how decolonial principles, methods and practices are being applied and integrated into research and teaching in the sciences. Watch the webinar in full tinyurl.com/5hxe9h8b

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

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Decolonising research

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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About IGDC

IGDC is a major interdisciplinary centre for research and partnership for global development based at the University of York.

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

On 7 July, we brought together a panel of experts in a webinar which unpacked the possibilities and tensions involved in developing more critically reflexive, inclusive, and globally situated approaches to scientific research and teaching. You can watch the webinar in full here: youtu.be/roii9COuNe4

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Decolonising Science: Paradigms, Practices, and Approaches

YouTube video by Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

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Decolonising global development podcast

IGDC, in collaboration with our partners at UFBA, Brazil, have developed a series of podcasts and associated blogs which explore and explain methods for decolonising global development research

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Our approach to research is underpinned by our core values: Inclusivity Responsibility Sustainability Integrity Find out more about the IGDC on our website www.york.ac.uk/igdc/about/

york.ac.uk

About IGDC

IGDC is a major interdisciplinary centre for research and partnership for global development based at the University of York.

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Join us tomorrow for a webinar, jointly organized by ourselves and the EDI Research Centre at the University of York, where we will explore how decolonial principles, methods and practices are being applied and integrated into research and teaching in the sciences. www.york.ac.uk/igdc/events/...

york.ac.uk

Decolonizing Science: Paradigms, Practices, and Approaches

Join us for a Zoom webinar where our speakers will discuss decolonising science.

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Join us on 7 July for a webinar, jointly organized by ourselves and the EDI Research Centre at the University of York, where we will explore how decolonial principles, methods and practices are being applied and integrated into research and teaching in the sciences. www.york.ac.uk/igdc/events/...

york.ac.uk

Decolonizing Science: Paradigms, Practices, and Approaches

Join us for a Zoom webinar where our speakers will discuss decolonising science.

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

york.ac.uk

Global development research at York

Global development research undertaken by IGDC members at York is associated with one or more of our core themes: social justice, global health and wellbeing, and sustainable environments.

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

york.ac.uk

Decolonizing Science: Paradigms, Practices, and Approaches

Join us for a Zoom webinar where our speakers will discuss decolonising science.

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Join us tomorrow where we explore findings from two York-led research projects funded by the British Academy that examine social and normative processes shaping the use of evidence in environmental policymaking in the Global South. Book your place here www.york.ac.uk/igdc/events/...

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The Politics of Proof: how ‘evidence cultures’ shape environmental policymaking in the Global South

The IGDC is pleased to present an upcoming event - The Politics of Proof: how ‘evidence cultures’ shape environmental policymaking in the Global South

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Join us on 16 June where we explore findings from two York-led research projects funded by the British Academy that examine social and normative processes shaping the use of evidence in environmental policymaking in the Global South. Book your place here www.york.ac.uk/igdc/events/...

york.ac.uk

The Politics of Proof: how ‘evidence cultures’ shape environmental policymaking in the Global South

The IGDC is pleased to present an upcoming event - The Politics of Proof: how ‘evidence cultures’ shape environmental policymaking in the Global South

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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The Politics of Proof: how ‘evidence cultures’ shape environmental policymaking in the Global South

The IGDC is pleased to present an upcoming event - The Politics of Proof: how ‘evidence cultures’ shape environmental policymaking in the Global South

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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Decolonising global development podcast

IGDC, in collaboration with our partners at UFBA, Brazil, have developed a series of podcasts and associated blogs which explore and explain methods for decolonising global development research

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The Energy Pioneer @energypioneer.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Pursuing universal energy access in Africa is predicated on the deployment of off-grid renewable energy systems... Read our latest feature on decentralized, off-grid renewable energy systems in Africa by @joshkirshner.bsky.social and Dr. Harshit Vallecha. theenergypioneer.com/addressing-o...

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Addressing Off-Grid Energy Supply Chain Fragility: A View From Malawi, Mozambique And Ethiopia - The Energy Pioneer

Pursuing universal energy access in Africa is predicated on the deployment of decentralized, off-grid renewable energy systems. Drawing on examples from

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Open Research at York @uoyopenres.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

A reminder of our forthcoming discussion event on Fri 12 June, addressing the opportunities, challenges and practicalities of reproducible and replicable research in quantitative Social Sciences disciplines 📊 ♻️ 🔓 Open to all! Full details and sign-up link on the wiki uoy.atlassian.net/wiki/x/MQBjRg

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Join us on 16 June where we explore findings from two York-led research projects funded by the British Academy that examine social and normative processes shaping the use of evidence in environmental policymaking in the Global South. Find out more and book your place here tinyurl.com/563ex6pr

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The Politics of Proof: how ‘evidence cultures’ shape environmental policymaking in the Global South

The IGDC is pleased to present an upcoming event - The Politics of Proof: how ‘evidence cultures’ shape environmental policymaking in the Global South

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Join us on 16 June where we explore findings from two York-led research projects funded by the British Academy that examine social and normative processes shaping the use of evidence in environmental policymaking in the Global South. Find out more and book your place here tinyurl.com/563ex6pr

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The Politics of Proof: how ‘evidence cultures’ shape environmental policymaking in the Global South

The IGDC is pleased to present an upcoming event - The Politics of Proof: how ‘evidence cultures’ shape environmental policymaking in the Global South

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

york.ac.uk

About IGDC

IGDC is a major interdisciplinary centre for research and partnership for global development based at the University of York.

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Our approach to research is underpinned by our core values: Inclusivity Responsibility Sustainability Integrity Find out more about the IGDC on our website www.york.ac.uk/igdc/about/

york.ac.uk

About IGDC

IGDC is a major interdisciplinary centre for research and partnership for global development based at the University of York.

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Joshua Kirshner @joshkirshner.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

A new ‘letters’ paper on accessing equipment for off-grid energy. Drawing on community-led, decentralised energy initiatives in Ethiopia, Malawi, and Mozambique, we trace how the development of off-grid energy systems is constrained by supply chain fragilities. iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...

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Supply chain challenges and off-grid energy development: insights from Southern and East Africa

Supply chain challenges and off-grid energy development: insights from Southern and East Africa, Vallecha, Harshit, Kirshner, Joshua, Howe, Lorraine, Gebreslassie, Mulualem, To, Long Seng

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Joshua Kirshner @joshkirshner.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

From ‘evidence-based policy’ to 'evidence-informed policymaking'

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Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre @igdc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Join us on 16 June where we explore findings from two York-led research projects funded by the British Academy that examine social and normative processes shaping the use of evidence in environmental policymaking in the Global South. Find out more and book your place here tinyurl.com/563ex6pr

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The Politics of Proof: how ‘evidence cultures’ shape environmental policymaking in the Global South

The IGDC is pleased to present an upcoming event - The Politics of Proof: how ‘evidence cultures’ shape environmental policymaking in the Global South

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