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In April and May 2024, a group of BA Global Development students, led by Dr Ellie Jew and Dr Gideon Baffoe, travelled to Ghana…
Hi everyone, my name is Belques and I’m currently studying an MA in International Relations and Human Rights at the University of York. I’m…
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In the second and third years of the course, I also have the opportunity to undertake a research trip to Ghana. A few of my coursemates are currently preparing to go on this trip this year, and I’m excited to have the opportunity to go myself next year.
In my whole heart I was like, ‘It’s York or nowhere guys!'
Summaya Mughal, Politics and International Relations Alum, BBC Broadcaster