The Centre for Global Development hosts and delivers numerous development related events.
Each year we hold our Annual Lecture and invite a prominent academic or senior figure from the development field to speak on a current development issue
We also hold collaborative events and lectures with partners within the University of Leeds, including the Sustainability Research Institute (SRI), LUCAS, water@leeds, Priestly Centre for Climate Research and Applied Institute for Research in Economics (AIRE), and from outside the Univeristy of Leeds.
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This workshop aims to shed light on how to navigate the writing up of a research thesis and journal article. It will be a hybrid event to enable those who are on fieldwork or in different institutions to attend. Refreshments will be provided for those who can join in person.
This hybrid workshop aimed at first year PhD students will provide the opportunity to discuss the specifics of the transfer process and to understand how you can best prepare for your own transfer.
Join us for this conversation on the political economy of energy transition with speakers from the Department of International Development (King’s College London) and the School of Politics and International Studies (University of Leeds).
This hybrid writing workshop will be facilitated by Dr Geoff Goodwin, Co-Director of the CGD.
Register to attend The conference on Water Security and Intersectionality invites scholars, researchers, activists, artists, and practitioners to participate in a transformative dialogue on water security, intersectionality, and ecological justice. We aim to expand our understanding and tackle water insecurity by capturing the complex relationships between humans and nature in a hybrid context, fostering innovative...
Join us for the online panel: Resistance and Struggle in Mining: Critical Reflections from Africa and Latin America organised by Centre for Global Development (CGD), University of Leeds and the Centre for Development Studies (CDS), University of Bath: Wednesday 5th June 16.00-17.30 (GMT) Online panel:https://universityofleeds.zoom.us/j/7478535629 Chairs: Ben Radley (University of Bath) and Geoff Goodwin (University of...
We are seeking expressions of interest to participate in a half-day workshop to discuss potential submissions to the CGD Working Paper Series. The objective of this informal gathering is to exchange ideas, receive feedback on potential papers, and increase opportunities for research collaboration. Presentations will last around 15-20 minutes and can be based on initial,...
We are pleased to invite you to join us for the Yorkshire African Studies Network (YASN) organised by the University of Leeds at Leeds on 21st of May 2024. We are excited that the event themed ‘Africa in Yorkshire and Yorkshire in Africa’ will commence with a keynote speech by Professor Jok Madut Jok, a Medical Anthropologist...
The Centre for Global Development (CGD) and Centre for African Studies (LUCAS) at the University of Leeds are delighted to host the launch of Dr Winnifred Bedigen's book: Indigenous Peacebuilding in South Sudan: Delivering Sustainable Peace Through Traditional Institutions, Customs and Practices (Routledge). Presenter: Dr Winnifred Bedigen Discussants: Prof. Jok Madut Jok & Dr Constance Akurugu Chair:...