developing a transformative
agenda through an interdisciplinary approach
placing people and
environment at the heart of development
ensuring our actions,
research and teaching are ethical and promote inclusive and
sustainable futures
promoting the needs of the most
vulnerable or disadvantaged groups in society
Applying interdisciplinary expertise to research, teaching and partnerships, the IGDC addresses global development challenges in innovative ways. We aim to create sustainable change that directly benefits communities in developing countries around the world.
IGDC Photography Competition: 'Celebrating People and Places Globally' NOW OPEN!
The IGDC is pleased to announce its first photography competition with the theme: ‘Celebrating People and Places Globally’, entries should aim to promote the diversity of people and places from across the world.
Afterlives of Zika: Comparing disability services in Brazil and the UK
Last week we organised a UK Disability Services tour for two mothers leading the rights movement of families affected by Zika virus in Brazil, who were visiting the university for five days to take part in a series of workshops.
Contact us
Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre
igdc@york.ac.uk
01904 321042
Department of Politics, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK
@York_IGDC