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
Centre for Development Studies
Our interdisciplinary and collaborative researchers engage with international development policy and practice.
News
Our upcoming events and recent output.
DSA Conference 2025
We are excited to be hosting the DSA conference at Bath in June 2025 - registration is now open.
Celebrating 50 years of impactful development research at the University of Bath
As the Centre for Development Studies at the University of Bath marks its 50th anniversary, it reflects on its history of growth and transformation.
China urged to lead on climate action ahead of China and Global Sustainability Transition conference
University of Bath academic calls on China to seize its unique opportunity to lead on global climate action.
Blog by former CDS Director, James Copestake, exploring past, present and prospects for development
Read about highlights of the ongoing development research happening during CDS’ 50th anniversary year
Sustainable Earnings in a Resilient Economic System
The Power of Groupthink in Channelling Finance Towards Sustainable Goals
Outputs
Find a complete list of and read our CDS research outputs.
Centre for Development Studies Blog
Read about the work of our researchers in our blog series.
Bath Papers in International Development
The Bath Papers in International Development is a series of papers published by CDS.
Centre for Development Studies Report Series
The Centre for Development Studies Report Series is a series of papers published by CDS.
The BRID Fund
Bath Research in International Development (BRID).
Bath Research in International Development (BRID) Fund
The BRID Fund is designed to help students and researchers engage with international development policy and practice.
BRID Doctoral Funding
10 awards available for doctoral students to access up to £2000 to cover fieldwork or conference costs.
About us
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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