CDS 50th anniversary conference - International development: past, present and prospects
Tickets now on sale for the Centre for Development Studies 50th anniversary conference on 11-12 September 2025 in Bath
Centre for Development Studies
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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.
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
International Development Management MSc
Explore and assess how international development programmes, projects and policies are managed and organised across the government, private, and NGO sectors.
International Development with Education MSc
Deepen your understanding of global development issues to address key education, poverty, inequality, and social justice problems in the Global South.
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Development policy, practice, poverty and political economy
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Social justice, sustainability and wellbeing
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Conflict, migration and humanitarian action
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Global public health and education
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Our Partnership with the Earth System Governance Research Network
Hosted by the Centre for Development Studies, the Earth System Governance Research Centre at Bath was established in September 2022
Earth System Governance Research Centre Bath
Find more information about CDS' partnership with the ESG global research network, including news and upcoming events.
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Centre for Development Studies Blog
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Bath Papers in International Development
The Bath Papers in International Development is a series of papers published by the Centre for Development Studies (CDS).
Centre for Development Studies newsletters
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Centre for Development Studies Report Series
The Bath Report Series is a series of papers published by the Centre for Development Studies (CDS)
About us
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History of the Centre for Development Studies
A timeline of key events highlighting the centre’s evolution since 1975.
About the Centre for Development Studies
Our staff in the Centre for Development Studies are involved in researching aspects of development across the globe.
Members of the Centre for Development Studies
Our members are mainly located within the Department of Social & Policy Sciences. We welcome members from across the University of Bath and beyond
The BRID Fund
Find out more about the Bath Research in International Development (BRID) fund.
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
The current phase has now closed. 10 awards available for doctoral students to access up to £2000 to cover fieldwork or conference costs.
Catch up with our events
Watch past CDS events and find our more about our activities.
Everything to know about OECD Statistics on Official Development Assistance
Yasmin Ahmad is manager of the Data Collections and Dissemination Unit, Financing for Sustainable Development Division, Development Co-operation Directorate
Dissecting the Case for Reparatory Justice
Watch: The One Young World Bath Caucus discuss the Case for Reparatory Justice
Book launch: Certifying China
Book launch event for 'Certifying China: The Rise and Limits of Transnational Sustainability Governance in Emerging Economies' by Yixian Sun.
The Sustainable Development Goals and the University of Bath
James Copestake hosts Aurelie Charles, Judith Randel and Nicki Schantz in a discussion about the Sustainable development goals with input from Charlie Larkin.
Doing Development Research Differently during and beyond Covid-19
Watch this panel discussion co-hosted by CDS and Coventry University's Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations
'Deep Adaptation' and system wide disruption of organisations for sustainability
Professor Jem Bendell presents his theory of Deep Adaptation, in a talk hosted by the CBOS and the Centre for Development Studies
About us
The Centre for Development Studies (CDS) brings together staff, students and associates of the University of Bath. Much of our work is focussed on the interaction between change at local, national and global levels; the dynamics of inequality, poverty, gender and other forms of discrimination; the importance (and challenge) of doing research spanning different academic disciplines and retaining academic independence while also engaging directly in policy, practice and power relations.
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