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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Communications Working Group

Communications Working Group

Welcome to the second in our new working group for our members who work in communications roles at their organisation. This group focuses on building collaborative networks with peers facing similar challenges, and building resilience through working together and sharing knowledge. For this session, following feedback from attendees who joined is in the last working…

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July 2nd, 2025 at 13:00

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