Our Aims and Objectives
We are the UK association for all those who research, study and teach global development issues
Find Out More#DSA2025 conference takes place over 3 days: 25–27 June 2025. The conference will take place as a hybrid conference organised and hosted by Centre for Development Studies, University of Bath.
Everyone attending the conference, whatever your role, whether a presenter, convenor, chair, discussant, general attendee, needs to register. Even if someone else or an institution is paying for you, you will need to register. Registration covers entry to the conference, the welcome reception and tea breaks and lunches as indicated in the timetable.
You can pay when completing the registration process, but it is not obligatory as you are sent an invoice with 30 days to make your payment.
The Early Bird Registration is open until 12 May 2025 and prices will go up after that.
Day registration – non-member: £145
Day registration – member: £135
EARLY BIRD FEES
FACE-TO-FACE (F2F) RATES:
Non-member: £330
Non-member concession: £210 (student, gN academic on either precarious/short contracts < 1 year or fractional, retired global North academic).
Add your current status to the comment box, e.g. ‘precarious position’ OR ‘retired’.
Member: £260 (+ Membership £64/yr)
*global North policy makers and civil society/NGO workers can register at this rate without the need for membership
Member concession gN: £180 (+ Membership £11 or 32/yr) (student, gN academic on either precarious/short contracts < 1 year or fractional, retired global North academic)
Member concession gS*: £180 (+ Membership £0/yr)
(member in the global South)
*Only colleagues from and based in low- or middle-income countries can sign up to the fee waiver DSA membership category.
ONLINE RATES:
Non-member: £190
Non-member concession: £150 (student, gN academic on either precarious/short contracts < 1 year or fractional, retired global North academic).
Add your current status to the comment box, e.g. ‘precarious position’ OR ‘retired’.
Member: £110 (+ Membership £64/yr)
*global North policy makers and civil society/NGO workers can register at this rate without the need for membership
Member concession: £90 (+ Membership £0, 11 or 32/yr)
(gS*, student, gN academic on either precarious/short contracts < 1 year or fractional, retired global North academic)
*Only colleagues from and based in low- or middle-income countries can sign up to the fee waiver DSA membership category.
Get the accommodation closest to the action!
DSA have procured a limited number of rooms that are on campus for the price of £72 per night including the famous full English breakfast. Each room is located on campus and so is only a few minutes’ walk to the conference venue. This option is perfect for those who don’t want to walk far or take transport or even need to return to their rooms throughout the day. You can book a room in the registration process below. Stay with us on campus and you’ll be close to the Wednesday drinks reception and the party on Thursday night. You’ll also be able to socialise informally at the Lime Tree bar and café nearby on campus.
Book your accommodation as part of the registration.
Get in quick – these well-located rooms are strictly limited.
Social event
One of the highlights of the DSA conference is our Social Event. This year we have food trucks from Bath’s best food sellers. Enjoy street food from different countries in a relaxed informal setting where you can connect with old friends and make new ones for only £15. Make sure to buy your tickets now as part of your registration as places are limited.
Please note that while joining DSA is not compulsory we strongly encourage you to do so, and support the community! Signing up for membership and paying the membership fee is a separate process from registering for the conference and paying the registration fee but we can send you one invoice for both fees if you wish, just email us and request that.
Membership for students is only £11. All those from and residing in low and middle-income countries can become a DSA member for free. For further information about DSA membership and to join up, please visit the DSA membership page.
Funding
The call for Funding is now CLOSED and decisions expected on 7 April.
Cancellation
Registrations cancelled (notifying us by email) more than three weeks (before 7 June) before the conference will be refunded, less a small amount to cover administrative and finance costs. Cancellations made within three weeks of the event will be ineligible for such a refund, due to costs already incurred. Refunds at that point will be discretionary.