CDS 50th anniversary conference - International development: past, present and prospects

Join us for the fiftieth anniversary symposium of the Centre for Development Studies at the University of Bath on 11 September 25
Our upcoming events and recent output.
Join us for the fiftieth anniversary symposium of the Centre for Development Studies at the University of Bath on 11 September 25
We are excited to be hosting the DSA conference at Bath in June 2025 - registration is now open.
As the Centre for Development Studies at the University of Bath marks its 50th anniversary, it reflects on its history of growth and transformation.
University of Bath academic calls on China to seize its unique opportunity to lead on global climate action.
Read about highlights of the ongoing development research happening during CDS’ 50th anniversary year
The Power of Groupthink in Channelling Finance Towards Sustainable Goals
Find a complete list of and read our CDS research outputs.
Read about the work of our researchers in our blog series.
The Bath Papers in International Development is a series of papers published by CDS.
The Centre for Development Studies Report Series is a series of papers published by CDS.
Bath Research in International Development (BRID).
The BRID Fund is designed to help students and researchers engage with international development policy and practice.
10 awards available for doctoral students to access up to £2000 to cover fieldwork or conference costs.
The Centre for Development Studies brings together staff, students and associates of the University of Bath who share a commitment to understanding development, defined as both a human aspiration and a historical process, operating across multiple levels and disciplines. The work of CDS engages directly in development policy and practice whilst reflecting on the contributions diversity, plurality and collaboration can make in tackling this contested concept.
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