Providing research and knowledge for more equitable and sustainable societies
Study with us in 2026!
Make 2026 your year to join IDS and learn collaboratively with researchers and activists at the forefront of international development. IDS, with the University of Sussex, are 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
30 January 2026
It is increasingly difficult to sustain attention on slower burning crises amidst overlapping emergencies. However, fascism and far right politics are not a distant threat. Recent developments under Trump in the United States point to how quickly state power can be mobilised in ways that normalise repression, target marginalised communities, and undermine democratic accountability. The images of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota show what happens when domestic security…
Santiago Ripoll, Tabitha Hrynick, Megan Schmidt-Sane
Opinions
03 February 2026
Anabel Marín, Vanesa Lowenstein
What does IDS do?
IDS is at the forefront of international 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 is a unique experience. Unlike in more traditional academic settings, you’re surrounded by researchers at the forefront of international 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.
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Institute of Development Studies
17 February 2026
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Institute of Development Studies
26 February 2026
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Institute of Development Studies
02 March 2026