The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) proudly celebrates the graduation of its 2025 cohort, marking a momentous achievement for each of the students who have completed their Master’s or PhDs. These graduates, coming from all over the world, have shown immense dedication to their...
23 January 2025
Jeremy Swift, long-time IDS Fellow and pioneer of pastoralism studies, sadly passed away on the 22 December 2024. Born on 28 May 1939, he studied Zoology and English (1958-1962) at Oxford for his undergraduate degree. He went on to work for IUCN (International Union for Conservation of...
16 January 2025
The Institute of Development Studies will hold its flagship event Recasting Development on 28 January to explore key trends in development for the coming year. Now in its third year, the event offers an opportunity for IDS experts and partners to share their views on where development...
15 January 2025
As part of this global effort, the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is leading the HeatNexus Network Support Programme, which will accompany the nine HeatNexus research projects, supporting them as they plan and deliver their projects using a participatory and reflective approach.
10 January 2025
We are delighted to announce that Professor Peter Taylor has been appointed as the new Director of the Institute of Development Studies. Professor Taylor has close to 40 years of experience in international development, most recently as Acting Director for IDS since April 2024 and Director of...
8 January 2025
A new global report assesses the underlying causes of biodiversity loss, as well as the options and obstacles for transformative change. The summary report is published today by the IPBES (Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services). Today's release summarises the...
18 December 2024
The year 2024 was marked by significant political, environmental, and humanitarian events that shaped global affairs. More than 60 countries representing nearly half of the world’s population voted for national elections. Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, along with its military operations in...
18 December 2024
Uncertainties are everywhere. Whether it’s climate change, financial volatility, pandemic outbreaks or new technologies, we don’t know what the future will hold. For many contemporary challenges, navigating uncertainty – where we cannot predict what may happen – is essential. But how is...
17 December 2024
Across Southern Africa, rangelands support a large amount of small-scale, communal livestock farming. A new IDS-led project, with partners in South Africa and the UK, explores the potential and challenges of context-sensitive and community-led approaches for stewardship of these...
16 December 2024
The Institute of Development Studies has a long history of challenging traditional narratives. It has also led research initiatives aimed at addressing the systems of exclusion, violence, and oppression experienced by women and other gender minorities on a global scale. Through short courses,...
10 December 2024
The Sustaining Power (SuPWR) project, led by IDS, has opened a new exhibition showcasing art and imagery that centres the voices from 16 women’s rights movements across Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan. Highlighting the resilience and resistance of these women's movements, the...
29 November 2024
Projects aiming to reduce health risks from extreme heat are increasingly using devices like wearable health trackers and temperature sensors to capture heat data and explore its physiological impacts on people. However, experiences vary by the geography, the participants, the weather patterns,...
28 November 2024
