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
The School of History and Centre for Global Development are pleased to host a talk by Dr. Sandeep Pandey on "Strengthening Grassroots Democracy in India".
The Researchers in Development PhD Network (RiDNet) invites PhD students and early career researchers across the disciplines to attend a Brown Bag Lunch Series designed to explore different methods of doing research in developing countries and to discuss ongoing research projects.
The seminar will focus on both general ethical issues of conducting fieldwork overseas as well as provide guidance for filling in the University of Leeds ethical approval form, and will be run by Jennifer Parr from the Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development.
Location: Baines Wing Room 1.16. The seminar explored the practicalities of working with research assistants in overseas fieldwork and each presenter discussed their experiences with research assistants/ translators. Resources Working with Research Assistants/ Translators in Overseas Fieldwork [PDF: 477.18KB] Presenters: Dr. Polly Wilding, School of Politics and International Studies Polly is a lecturer in Gender and International...
Location: Room 8.119, School of Earth & Environment
The Interdisciplinary Seminar Series aims to bring together two members from different disciplinary backgrounds to discuss their approach to a particular issue and how interdisciplinary collaboration can be enhanced.
The Researchers in Development Network (RiDNet) invites PhD students and early career researchers across the disciplines to attend a Brown Bag Lunch Series designed to explore different methods of doing research in developing countries and to discuss ongoing research projects.
The Interdisciplinary Seminar Series aims to bring together two members from different disciplinary backgrounds to discuss their approach to a particular issue and how interdisciplinary collaboration can be enhanced.
Focusing particularly on the challenges of maintaining food security amidst climate change in Africa, and addressing emerging infectious diseases and pandemic threats, Melissa Leach will explore this 'pathways approach' in action.