Our Aims and Objectives

We are the UK association for all those who research, study and teach global development issues

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What is Development Studies

What is development studies and decolonising development.

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Our Members

We have around 1,000 members, made up of individuals and around 40 institutions

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Governance

Find out about our constitution, how we are run and meet our Council

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People

Meet our Council members and other staff who support the running of DSA

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About

The DSA Conference is an annual event which brings together the development studies community

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DSA2025

Our conference this year is themed "Navigating crisis: dangers and opportunities in development"

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Past Conferences

Find out about our previous conferences

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Study Groups

Our Study Groups offer a chance to connect with others who share your areas of interest

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Students and ECRs

Students and early career researchers are an important part of our community

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Publications

Our book series with OUP and our relationship with other publishers

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Decolonising Development

The initiatives we are undertaking that work towards decolonising development studies

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Membership Directory

Find out who our members are, where they are based and the issues they work on

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Jobs and fellowships in development studies

LSE Department of International Development invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Development Studies. They are especially interested in candidates who conduct field-based research on gender and development, China (including China’s own experience of development or China’s role in international development), and/or food systems and livelihoods within development. Closing date: 3 November 2024.

University of East Anglia are seeking a Lecturer in Geography and Global Development for someone with a strong publication record and plans for future development of their research. Closing date: 4 November 2024. A fixed term one year contract is also available.

Global Development Institute are seeking a Senior Tutor in Digital Development. Closing date 4 November 2024.

Kings College London are seeking a Lecturer in International Development (Climate and South East/East Asia). Apply by 5 November 2024.

LSE Department of International Development invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Development Economics. LSE ID is seeking candidates with a focus in development economics, including micro-, international-, public-, and macro-economics and/or political economy of development. We are especially keen to attract candidates with a strong background in empirical causal inference, an appreciation for field work, and with expertise and research interests in economic development. The start date is ideally by 1 September 2025. The closing date for receipt of applications is 1 December 2024 (23.59 UK time).

The Daphne Jackson fellowship have fellowships for those looking to return to a research career after a break of two or more years for family, health or caring reasons. The aim is to give participants the confidence and skills they need to make a successful return to research. Applications are open at any time.