Providing research and knowledge for more equitable and sustainable societies
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Join IDS and learn collaboratively with researchers and activists at the forefront of international development. IDS, with the University of Sussex, is ranked first in the world for development studies, reflecting the quality, impact and range of international development research and courses offered.
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Opinions
27 October 2026
Luíz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth term as the President of Brazil on the back of an extraordinary last-minute surge of support. Lula’s new term will face domestic and global headwinds, but if he can build on the mobilisation that won him the election and keep his promise to transform the way…
Alex Shankland
What does IDS do?
IDS is at the forefront of global development. Working with partners around the world, we are transforming global knowledge to bring about equitable and sustainable societies where everyone, everywhere can live secure, fulfilling lives free from poverty and injustice.
Programmes and Centres
Through our research centres, programmes and projects we are shaping positive change at local, national and global levels.
Partnerships
We work with hundreds of organisations around the world to build understanding of the issues faced by marginalised communities and devise pathways to more equitable societies.
Learning
Our world-class postgraduate and professional development teaching enables individuals and organisations to build the skills and knowledge needed for a more sustainable future.
Postgraduate
Studying at IDS – ranked 1st in the world for Development Studies in partnership with the University of Sussex for 10 years running – is a unique experience. Unlike in more traditional academic settings, you’re surrounded by researchers at the forefront of development, who bring their experiences of working in the field into the classroom.
Professional
Our world-class training and organisational learning programmes enable individuals and organisations to build the skills and knowledge needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally.
Upcoming and past events
Upcoming
In-person
Institute of Development Studies
04 November 2026
Upcoming
Upcoming
In-person and online
Institute of Development Studies
17 November 2026