University of Bath Centre for Development Studies
CDS exists to foster research collaboration among staff and associates at the University of Bath in the field of international development. It was founded more than forty years ago, and currently helps to coordinate ID relevant research of more than fifty members spanning many different academic fields and disciplines. It is based in the Department for Social and Policy Sciences, and its current Director (2019) is James Copestake
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Unlocking Invitation-Only Opportunities: A SWIDN Fundraising Working Group
Increasingly, we are noticing that grantmakers and charitable trusts are adopting a ‘no unsolicited applications’ policy. In an already competitive fundraising landscape, gaining access to invite-only funders can feel like an impossible hurdle to overcome. Join experienced international development fundraiser Jaymie Duke for this informal, lunchtime workshop exploring practical ways to navigate this challenge. We’ll look…Online -
April 23rd, 2026 at 12:00
Global Goals
- No Poverty
- Good Health & Well-being
- Quality Education
- Reduced Inequalities
- Partnership for the Goals
