Global Development Studies @UTSC

We are the department of Global Development Studies at UTSC. Interdisciplinary. Blending strong academics with a year-long co-op placement in the Global South.

[Global Development Studies @UTSC @UTSC_IDS]

🍂 Welcome back to campus everyone (and a big hello to new faces)! 🍂

Join us at the first GDS Café of the semester! Whether you're a returning student or it's your first time, we can't wait to see you. Grab tea, snacks, and connect with friends, profs, and new faces! 🌍✨

[Global Development Studies @UTSC @UTSC_IDS]

Are you starting your masters? Unlock your potential in development policy and enhance your post graduate experience and education.
Check out our website for more information: https://ccdscsutoronto. https://t.co/gWp4DAKHqF

[Political Science @UofT_PolSci]

CONGRATS👏👏👏@UofT_PolSci @UTSC_PolSci @UTSC_IDS @carolinehossein who has been honoured with a 2024 100ABC (Accomplished #Black #Canadian) #women Award! https://t.co/vgY1BveSmt

[Global Development Studies @UTSC @UTSC_IDS]

🌍 Are you a master's student? Ready to take your graduate studies to the next level? Our Development, Policy and Power Specialization program is now open for registration!

More info: https://t.co/GsrecOf2Rf

[Global Development Studies @UTSC @UTSC_IDS]

This year's critical hope lecture was a huge success, led by Professor Comfort Azubuko-Udah from the department of English and African studies program! We had an amazing turnout and a wonderful reception following the lecture where many students and faculty members mingled.

[University of Toronto @UofT]

#UofT prof explores experiences of Canadian-born youth of Somali descent 🌍 https://t.co/OkNy540YRb

[Global Development Studies @UTSC @UTSC_IDS]

Did you know that the department of Global Development Studies hosts a monthly café in the Charles Brown Lounge? All IDS faculty, staff and students are invited to come hang out, mix and mingle and have some refreshments! Our March café is happening TODAY at 3 pm! Come join us!

[Global Development Studies @UTSC @UTSC_IDS]

Mark your calendars! Just one more week until IDS Coop's Summer Movie Event on July 22 4 PM EST. Zoom details will be provided by e-mail on the morning of the event. Please contact Leah Polonenko if you do not receive this e-mail. See you all there!

[Global Development Studies @UTSC @UTSC_IDS]

On July 22 at 4 PM, we are having a movie night to catch up with all IDS Coop students! We will be screening the documentary "Beyond Good Intentions" based on the book by Tori Hogan. Stay tuned for Zoom info and don't forget your popcorn!

[Global Development Studies @UTSC @UTSC_IDS]

Congratulations to all IDS Coop graduates! You did it!!!!! We are proud of you, and excited to have you as part of our alumni community.

[University of Toronto Scarborough @UTSC]

Well, here we are. Today at noon you walk across the virtual stage. We are so PROUD of what you’ve accomplished and excited to see where your journey takes you. 🎓

Thanks for having #UTSC along for the ride. #UofT #UofTGrad21
(I’m not crying…you’re crying 😭)

[Suzanne Sicchia (she/her) ⚽️😁 @DrSicchia]

Congratulations ⁦@DevonBowyer⁩! Making #UTSC ⁦@UTSCDHS⁩ and ⁦@UTSC_IDS⁩ incredibly proud!!

Folks, check it out, the future is bright!! 👇
https://t.co/EEiVmXKa1s

[University of Toronto Scarborough @UTSC]

#UTSC graduate Rajpreet Sidhu came up with the idea for a community-sourced cookbook to help connect people who were feeling isolated during the lockdown. #UofT https://t.co/zV4fr58Rpi

[Global Development Studies @UTSC @UTSC_IDS]

CCDS is pleased to award Marie Martin (left) and Rayna Sutherland (right) the 2021 Best Thesis Prize! We congratulate them for all their hard work and critical engagement with the key debates within the discipline.

[Global Development Studies @UTSC @UTSC_IDS]

Supporting Leader of Tomorrow is happening at 7pm on June 17th! Register now to spend an educational hour learning about the experiences of students who have done internships through #CAABWA an IDS Co-op partner.
Link to register:
https://t.co/rtM9HtV1Jj

[Suzanne Sicchia (she/her) ⚽️😁 @DrSicchia]

I am working w/ @UTSCLibrary to capture & preserve student experiences of the pandemic. We're looking for a #UTSC workstudy student to help us compile the collection of stories & creative works. Pls DM or email me for details! @HSSAutsc @idssa_utsc @UofTStudentLife @KnowEquityLab

[Global Development Studies @UTSC @UTSC_IDS]

CDS and the IDS Co-op office congratulate graduating CCDS students, Olashile Adeyoyin, Aeda Bhagaloo, Mira Hennawy, and Maleeha Shams for being selected as 2021 UTSC Letter Award Recipients! Thank you for all your hard work and significant contributions to campus life at UTSC.

[Global Development Studies @UTSC @UTSC_IDS]

All IDS students are invited to a presentation by Lily Lam (IDS Coop alumna) on @Katimavik on May 13 at 12 PM EST.
Katimavik offers Canadian citizens and permanent residents opportunities to live in 2 Canadian regions for 5 months to learn and engage in community development.

[Global Development Studies @UTSC @UTSC_IDS]

On April 29, the IDS Co-op office hosted an End of Year Celebration to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year with CCDS staff, faculty, students and alumni.🎉IDS students, clubs and projects were recognized for their impactful contributions to the CCDS community.🎉

[Global Development Studies @UTSC @UTSC_IDS]

Introducing IDS Co-op Alumna: Isabelle Kim
She recommends IDS co-op for the sense of community (the potlucks!), interdisciplinary and critical approach, location (small campus), excellent professors and the co-op experience!
Read more about Isabelle here: https://t.co/nVIqbisZw2

[Global Development Studies @UTSC @UTSC_IDS]

Meet Maleeha Shams, the work-study student behind the CCDS Twitter and Newsletter for the past 8 months! @maleehashams is a graduating IDS and Health Policy student. As a 2019 #QEScholar, she completed a @WorldUniService Students Without Borders internship in Arusha, Tanzania.