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 Directors Working Group

SWIDN Directors Working Group

This informal working group takes place each month and is a space for NGO leaders to discuss shared issues, challenges and to connect. This group offers different discussion topics each month and the opportunity to support each other in a confidential, online setting. It is a peer-led group and we welcome newcomers from amongst the…

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May 12th, 2025 at 13:00

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