The Sussex Development Lecture series is an opportunity to hear from leading global thinkers on development. It is jointly run by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), the School of Global Studies , the Science Policy and Research Unit (SPRU) and the Centre for International Education (CIE), based at the University of Sussex.
Forthcoming events
Against decolonisation: On Africa’s place in the global circuit of ideas
Join us for the final Sussex Development Lecture this term, with guest lecturer Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò, Professor at the Africana Studies and Research Center, Cornell University and author of the highly acclaimed book Against Decolonisation: Taking African Agency Seriously.
Wednesday 13 March at 16:00. Online on Zoom.
About the series
The lectures will cover topics including new, innovative approaches to poverty eradication, peacebuilding in the Middle East and learning from people’s movements in India. The high-level speakers include the UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights Olivier De Schutter, cultural activist and literary critic Ganesh Devy, and Mohammed Abu-Nimer, an expert on conflict resolution and dialogue for peace.
The series is a must-watch event for all those studying development or international affairs. All of the lectures will be 4pm to 5.30pm (UK time) with the option to register to attend in person or stream live.
Past events
Religious communities, non-states and development: insights from South India
With Dr R Santhosh, Associate 
Professor of Sociology, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India and British Academy Visiting Fellow, University of Sussex. Watch now.
Describing India: People’s Movements and Knowledge Production
With Professor Ganesh Devy, Obaid Siddiqi Chair Professor, National Centre for Biological Sciences – Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore. Watch now.
Peacebuilding and Development: Education for Forgiveness and reconciliation in Arab Region
With Professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer, Leverhulme Senior International Fellow-Coventry University & Abdulaziz Said Chair for Peace and Conflict Resolution, American University.
Watch now.
Well-Being without Growth? A New Approach to Combating Global Poverty
With Professor Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights. Watch now.
Exploring the Nexus of gender, liberalism and development
With Professor Máiréad Dunne, Professor of Sociology of Education, University of Sussex and Professor Barbara Crossouard, Professor of Theory in Education, University of Sussex. Watch now.
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Recordings of lectures
All lectures are live streamed online and all recordings will be made available afterwards on the IDS website and YouTube channel.