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IDS: 60 years of impact

2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the Institute of Development Studies. More...
IDS Weekly Spotlight

Stay up to date with IDS research, events, jobs and training, podcasts and short courses by reading IDS Spotlight below – the weekly IDS newsletter. More...

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From Expertise to Solidarity: Why Development Education Needs an Ethics of Care

Cristina Seaton-Reid (MAGen37) explores the need for an ethics of care in Development education. More...

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“Her Account” Politics: Women Targeted Unconditional Cash Transfer in India

Sanket Aher (MAGOV26) discusses the role of Unconditional Cash Transfer schemes targeted at women in India. More...
IDS Alumni Newsletter March 2026

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The Effects of Political Polarization on Sex Education Teachers in São Paulo

Julia Mongiat Bezerra (MAGEN39) explores the effects of political polarization on sex education teachers in São Paulo. More...

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Not All Power is Loud

Renushi Ubeyratna (MAP20) invites readers to complicate how we understand women’s agency and empowerment. More...

Professional Development and Learning

Professional Development and Learning

IDS Short Courses

Build your skills with a range of short courses on critical development issues. IDS Alumni can apply for a bursary discount of 20%.

IDS Short Courses

Build your skills with a range of short courses on critical development issues. IDS Alumni can apply for a bursary discount of 20%.
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