Development Studies Association

The UK based membership organisation for those studying, researching and teaching in the field of global development. #XDissenter: find us on LinkedIn & BlueSky

[Development Studies Association @devcomms]

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[Development Studies Association @devcomms]

The @CommonsIDC is investigating the UK’s response to atrocity prevention and finds UK prioritised ties with UAE over averting mass atrocities in Sudan.
https://t.co/rBFtCBBnrI

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The Middle Powers Mirage: Why a Third Way Is So Hard to Build

A new internationalist coalition sounds appealing – but history suggests a new alliance won’t happen.

@BarnabyJDye from @KingsIntDev looks at why a third way is so hard to build.

Read more: https://t.co/eVYxgNFhIk

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Earlier this year, DSA published a report on racially minoritised early career researchers, based on workshop insights.

We spoke to @camfield_laura about how she’ll take this work forward as Head of Centre at @KingsIntDev.

Read more: https://t.co/wmyXfgcgOl

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🎙️ What kinds of academics enable transformative research? Diana Mitlin reflects on five personas—from superstar to shapeshifter—in this GDI podcast, with responses from @SmithOuma and @drelisagambino on today’s academic system.

🎧 Listen here: https://t.co/wahHJE7kxr

[Development Studies Association @devcomms]

📢 NOW OPEN: 11 Senior Research Fellowships at the @FCDOGovUK

Work on global challenges—from AI & conflict to climate, health & beyond.
⏰ Deadline: 30 Aug 2026

Find out more & apply: https://t.co/8pghMLc23f

[Naila Kabeer @N_Kabeer]

Giving keynote address, sponsored by the Journal of International Development, at the 2026 annual conference of the Development Studies Association organized by the University College Dublin, Ireland.

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New paper by Yafa El Masri (@developmentuea) explores how some Palestinians use heritage research as strategic resistance under settler-colonial conditions—accessing restricted knowledge, challenging extractive practices, and subtly reshaping outcomes.
https://t.co/HAVIa0PjqE

[Development Studies Association @devcomms]

45 countries
335 people in person at @ucddublin.bsky.social
256 delegates joining online
421 papers
89 panels
#DSA2026 - that’s a wrap!
You’ve all been great and Ireland has been a fascinating and inspiring host!

https://t.co/kE6WbI4jg7

[Selver B. Sahin @SelverBSahin]

Feeling energised to attend "Reimagining Development" held by @devcomms at @ucddublin. Delighted to connect with brilliant minds, exchange ideas and learn from colleagues. Listening to Naila Kabeer's inspiring keynote was an added bonus. Looking forward to conversations ahead

[Development Studies Association @devcomms]

📓 Thinking about writing a book?

#DSA2026 is a great place to explore becoming an author. Join 'Getting Started in Publishing' today at 12:45, hear from editors and ask your questions. @PA_PublishingUK has got you started with a FAQ.

Read FAQs: https://t.co/WS1qv7qcK5

[Development Studies Association @devcomms]

A packed session on journal publishing.
A powerful keynote on gender justice.
Pitching your first book.
Meeting an author you’ve cited.
Reuniting with old connections.
Or being met with a smile by the fab @ucddublin volunteers.
What’s your favourite #DSA2026 day 2 moment?

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🇮🇪 As #DSA2026 heads to Dublin, this analysis from the @DevEngageLab and @Dochasnetwork explores how the Irish public views global poverty, climate action and international development compared with Great Britain, France and Germany.
https://t.co/ShgwzGP1vv

[UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics]

The sun is setting on our first full day of #DSA2026 conference at University College Dublin and what a day it has been!

See the full article and more photos: https://t.co/JHon9RWGDB

#DSA2026 #DevelopmentStudies #SustainableDevelopment #UCD #CSD #Dublin

[Bloomsbury Politics & Area Studies @BloomsburyPol]

Are you at @devcomms #DSA2026 in Dublin @ucddublin? Say hi to our Publisher Nick Wolterman to discuss your next book project! 📚

No time to stop by? Email your proposal to [email protected] 📧

[Development Studies Association @devcomms]

We are gutted to hear this Abraham and we share your disappointment and frustration on this issue. Thank you for continuing to present online.

[Abraham Adeniran @orebramz]

Heartbroken not to be in Dublin today for #DSA2026. After 11+ weeks of waiting, the @IrlEmbNigeria still hasn't made a decision on my visa or returned my passport. A really sad situation, but the work continues—I'll be convening Panel virtually!

[Development Studies Association @devcomms]

Great start to #DSA2026!
@ucdcsd issued a rallying call to have wonderfully different conversations, ask difficult questions & think of solutions that don't exist yet!
Keynote Kaushik Basu: we need new thinking & novel policy interventions for our new reality.

[Development Studies Association @devcomms]

“The future of development: dialogues at the interface of practice, policy & research” at #DSA2026

This roundtable features:
✨ @JaneAnnMcKenna, @Dochasnetwork
✨ Kate O'Donnell, @dfatirl/@Irish_Aid
✨ James Copestake, @CDS_Bath
✨ Aram Ziai, @uni_kassel

https://t.co/qmglMgJUhF

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As our sister org @EADI wrapped its Shaping Sustainable Futures conference, DSA member @NicolabanksNM delivered a powerful talk on hope.

A timely rallying call ahead of #DSA2026—worth reading and reflecting on what academia can do to inspire hope:
https://t.co/cI327W9guL

[UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics]

The Centre for Sustainable Development is pleased to announce that Dr Caitriona Dowd and Professor Supriya Garikipati have been appointed guest editors of a forthcoming special issue of the Journal of Development Studies, dedicated to the theme of Reimagining Development.

[Development Studies Association @devcomms]

📚 The @BloomsburyPol development studies list is open for new book proposals!

Seeking critical work on development, UN SDGs, open access publishing, and research from underfunded contexts.

Got an idea? Visit the Bloomsbury stand at #DSA2026 to speak with editor Nick Wolterman.