Promoting interdisciplinary research and partnerships to address pressing global development challenges.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Kirshner as the new Director of the IGDC. Josh will lead the Centre alongside Co-Director Saba Joshi, following the conclusion of Jon Ensor’s term.
Prize Winning Co-produced Research by IGDC members Influences Bradford Climate Action Plan
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Interdisciplinary research by IGDC members published in the first ten months of the year explore equity, justice and sustainability through work on governance, the environment, health, and participation.
IGDC runs events throughout the year exploring the key issues and contexts of global development.
Come along to an event and hear about the latest work being developed by IGDC members and guest speakers, or see our past events.
The IGDC is pleased to present an upcoming seminar event (jointly organized with the Department of Politics Clusters International Studies and Political Economy and Development), which is open to Politics staff IGDC members.
This expert panel brought together leading scholars examining the criminalisation of environmental protest in both the Global North and South. Together, they explored how democratic and authoritarian regimes alike are restricting environmental advocacy, and what this means for the future of climate justice and civil society.
This webinar which took place on 2 July 2025, shared the latest intelligence on sources of funding for global development research.