Great conversation I participated in recently about girlhood in international development. Listen to the podcast.

COVER REVEAL 📗🤩 In #TheEmpathyFix, I expose hidden but ugly truths about why #poverty persists. From pejorative language and punitive policy to how we spend our money, it all feeds the cycle. BUT... #empathy can help us all be positive #change makers. PUB DATE 30 JAN 2025

Shifting Power: Artificial Intelligence researchers’ perspectives from the margins Join us for an online discussion on the perspectives of #AI researchers working in low- to middle-income countries with Dr Venetia Brown. 🗓️ Thu 26 Sep, 1 - 2pm Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/shifting-pow…

New Paper 🌟 Teacher Professional Development (TPD) Scale: Achieving Quality and Sustainability in Zambia 🌍 📝 Kris Stutchbury Lore Gallestegi, Clare Woodward Olivier Biard John Phiri Learn more: jl4d.org/index.php/ejl4…

"There are large differences in terms of who gets infected and who gets ill." 🎧 Dr Joyce Wamoyi, Dr Kevin Deane and Professor Peter Keogh discuss how social determinants impact sexual and #ReproductiveHealth with Martha Nicholson in our latest episode. open.spotify.com/episode/0AH1VB…

Excited to be in Kenya at the University of Nairobi with Jane Cullen for the OpenSTEM Africa (OSA) Stakeholder Workshop. Myself and Jane Cullen will be presenting on the current 5 University collaborative OSA Tertiary research and the OSA virtual laboratory. Centre for the Study of Global Development OU Wellbeing, Education & Language Studies

🌍 @janedoka and Alison Buckler shared insights on the dominant narratives around girlhood and transition pathways in #InternationalDevelopment spaces and how to better align research priorities with girls' realities in our special podcast miniseries. open.spotify.com/episode/6TZ0p0…

🌟 Our August newsletter is out now including news on our #GlobalDevelopment podcast series, policy brief on improving #StreetVendors working conditions in Latin America and research on advancing child welfare. Learn more and subscribe: buff.ly/3Ae4UUU

AI ethics is often detached from the experiences of those most likely to be adversely affected by AI. Join us for an online discussion on the perspectives of #AI researchers working in low and middle-income countries w/ Dr Venetia Brown. Thu 26 Sep, 1 - 2pm eventbrite.co.uk/e/shifting-pow…

🌟 Our August newsletter is out now! Catch up on our latest research news, publications and events. Learn more and subscribe: shorturl.at/yJw7i

🌍 Our podcast miniseries highlights the importance of taking an interdisciplinary approach when addressing #GlobalDevelopment challenges. Learn more about how we approach research on stigma, girls' transitions & social determinants of health. Listen: wels.open.ac.uk/news/new-globa…

Looking for some summer #podcast listening? 🌞🎙️ Check out our mini series with colleagues Centre for the Study of Global Development Innovation, Knowledge and Development (IKD) OU Wellbeing, Education & Language Studies discussing #stigma #education #HIV #healthinequalities and more! Three thought-provoking and stimulating conversations split into 6 episodes - listen now! 👇

The Centre for the Study of Global Development (Centre for the Study of Global Development) at The Open University is one of the newest members of the DSA. It’s also a new organisation in itself, focusing on human well-being in global development since 2020. Read our Spotlight on CSGD ⤵️ buff.ly/3Ro1DqY

🌟 A new book by CSGD Co-Deputy Director Keetie Roelen on why #poverty persists and how to change this will be published in January 2025. Find out more 👇

New paper 🌟 Teacher Professional Development Scale: Achieving Quality and Sustainability in Zambia The paper draws evidence from a seven-year programme supporting school-based teacher professional development in Zambia. jl4d.org/index.php/ejl4…

Join us for a seminar discussion on sustaining effective and equitable technology-supported teacher professional development programmes in low and middle-income countries with Sara Hennessy. 🗓️ 28 Nov 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 📍 Hybrid Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/technology-s…

Join us for our first #GlobalDevelopment Annual Lecture with Olivia U. Rutazibwa: "Abolition and International Aid and Development: Retreat, Repair & Dignity." Attend in-person at the OU's Milton Keynes campus or watch online. Full details and registration: research.open.ac.uk/events/aboliti…

SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️ . Join first #OU #GlobalDevelopment lecture : 17 October 4-5pm UK! . 'Abolition and International Aid and Development' by Olivia U. Rutazibwa promises a thought-provoking event! . Hosted by The Open University Innovation, Knowledge and Development (IKD) Centre for the Study of Global Development and colleagues . preview.mailerlite.com/p4y7t7r2s3/255…

Are you at #BAICE2024 this week? Our colleagues will be there. Come learn about our work!

Congratulations to our Co-Deputy Director Alison Buckler on her new role as BAICE's Chair 🎉