DevGeogsRG

Development Geographies Research Group of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

[DevGeogsRG @DevGeogsRG]

DevGRG/International Development Planning Review Paper Prize: Eligible scholars are asked to send a paper title, abstract, and maximum 4-page paper outline/summary to Dr Sarah Peck (DevGRG co-chair [email protected]) by 30th November 2026. Please see attached poster.

[Development Studies Association @devcomms]

For #DSA2027, we strongly encourage panels that bring together academic research with practitioner insights across all social science disciplines.

Have an idea on 'Development between hope and critique'?

Submit your panel proposal by 5 Nov:
https://t.co/frKJcJ10GM

[Development Studies Association @devcomms]

The DSA Gender and Development Study Group: building community beyond the conference, looks for organisations and institutions that can amplify its capacity to help drive critical discussions in the field of development.

Read more: https://t.co/0LYBfuktyz

[Development Studies Association @devcomms]

Can care build a better economy?

At @OpenUniversity’s annual lecture, Prof @N_Kabeer explores why tackling economic inequality, climate change, and gender disparity demands joined-up thinking.

🗓 Thu 22 Oct, 16:00 BST
📍 In-person & online

Register: https://t.co/vbX3bCDIyJ

[DevGeogsRG @DevGeogsRG]

DevGRG/International Development Planning Review Paper Prize: Eligible scholars are asked to send a paper title, abstract, and maximum 4-page paper outline/summary to Dr Sarah Peck (DevGRG co-chair [email protected]) by 30th November 2026. Please see attached poster.

[SOAS Development Studies @SOASDevelopment]

📢 New semester, new conversations in Global Development.

We are excited to launch the SOAS Global Development Seminar Series for Semester 1, bringing together leading voices for talks and discussions on key issues shaping global development.

📅 Programme & register: https://t.co/DSXSS9ZuKN

🤝 With: @SOASpolitics @SOASEconomics @SOASsfm @CAS_SOAS @royafrisoc @WRCHR_SOAS, @AdiBahadur, @RCClimate, @pritishbehuria and more.

Come along, join the conversation, and share with your networks!

[Development Studies Association @devcomms]

📢 Call for Panels for #DSA2027 is open!

Funding is critical for many to attend. DSA funds are limited, but we’ll share other sources of support in the coming months, plus tips from delegates who’ve found creative ways to fund their attendance.
https://t.co/gsz9car1FE

[NACLA Report @NACLA]

🇨🇴 The Fall 2026 issue of the NACLA Report marks the 10th anniversary of Colombia’s Peace Agreement, centering grassroots struggles for dignity, justice, and lasting peace
https://t.co/pUsevEtlYS

[EPA: Economy and Space @economyandspace]

OnlineFirst - "The spatial lives of a failed idea: US industrial policy after Fordism" by Chris Meulbroek:

https://t.co/Ucbuf5J1Ut

[SLAS Society for Latin American Studies @SLASLatAm]

As we prepare for the SLAS 2027 Conference in Newcastle, revisit the keynote speeches from our 2026 conference at Leeds. Four talks on memory, social justice, and political change in Latin America.

Available on the SLAS YouTube channel.

https://t.co/S40108ewDC

[LSE Sociology @LSEsociology]

How do class struggle and urban development shape one another?

Drawing on critical urban theory and strands of 1970s Italian Marxism, Neil Gray explores this relationship in "Take Over the City".

📅 8 October | 6pm

https://t.co/jN95y79TLu

[Center for Global Development @CGDev]

📢 #WereHiring: Senior Fellow, #GlobalHealth Policy

Join @CGDev to lead research and develop new policy ideas on the future of global health architecture, the role of MDBs, aid allocation, and more.

📍 London or Washington, DC
📅 Apply by Oct. 13

https://t.co/POOlcjGv4E

[Austin Carson @carsonaust]

My department @UChicago is hiring! We are hiring at the junior level in climate politics, broadly defined and open subfield.

Review of applications begins end of October. I’m chairing the search. Please share widely!

Full details and job ad here:
https://t.co/4e6HwligHE

[Samuel Brazys @sbrazys_ucd]

We're hiring again @ucdpolitics! TWO permanent positions - open subfield - please spread the word widely! https://t.co/aLljAbpN7E

[Jon Silver @InvisibleMapper]

Really excited for the Sheffield Urbanism lecture series this year, 'Finance Urbanism in the Age of Crisis' - some great thinkers exploring some deeply important, contemporary issues for urban studies...

https://t.co/vRvzkGgJwZ

[Olúwáférànmi Adéyemo, PhD @FeranmiFerary]

Wellcome Early-Career Awards

Welcome Trust is inviting applications from early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity.

Funding amount:
Your salary and up to £400,000 for research expenses. Certain costs do not count towards the £400,000 research expenses limit.

Funding duration:
Usually 5 years, but may be less for some disciplines, and may only be longer if held on a part-time basis.

Key dates: There are no deadlines for applications to this scheme. Applications can be submitted at any time.

https://t.co/xaj7prNXiA

[Mariana Mazzucato @MazzucatoM]

We’re hiring a Policy Fellow in Green Industrial Strategy & Green Finance at @IIPP_UCL !

This is a unique opportunity to join my team and contribute to research and policy work on how governments can accelerate the green transition through ambitious industrial strategy and innovative approaches to green finance.

If you’re working at the intersection of public policy, green industrial strategy, finance and economic transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply here by 25 Sep 2026: https://t.co/fXnf50I51b

[Jeff Crisp @JFCrisp]

A refugee research fellowship in Oxford:
https://t.co/lxYTDMQtvO

[Urban Geography @urbgeog]

📣 Call for Papers!

We are pleased to circulate a call for papers for a Journal-led Special Issue of Urban Geography, Comparative Urban Research at the Authoritarian Turn, edited by @nitin_bathla, Sarah Moser, and Julie Ren.

[SLAS Society for Latin American Studies @SLASLatAm]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

Latin American Scholars Grants

Up to 10 awards of £1,750 each supporting scholars based in Latin America to attend and present at the SLAS Annual Conference.

Deadline: 27 Nov 2026

Eligibility and submission here: https://t.co/h5NDP32y4r