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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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SWIDN Peer Mentoring and Skills Exchange Launch

SWIDN Peer Mentoring and Skills Exchange Launch

Thursday 22 October, 1.00–1.45pm Join us to find out more about SWIDN’s peer mentoring scheme and the launch of our new Skills Exchange platform. This short, informal session is open to everyone in a SWIDN member organisation — whatever your role or level of experience. Whether you would like support from someone who understands the…

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October 22nd, 2026 at 13:00

Global Goals
  • No Poverty
  • Good Health & Well-being
  • Quality Education
  • Reduced Inequalities
  • Partnership for the Goals