Posts by Dave
Why the Global Challenges Research Fund encourages development experts to think in creative new ways
A bit of background Poverty eradication has long been an area that has eluded the savviest of international development economists and experts. Despite massive increases in global wealth, millions of people around the world continue to live in absolute poverty. Consequently, traditional development agenda clearly needs a shake-up. Global warming will undoubtedly impact issues in…
Read MoreLIDC GCRF Networking Workshop: A round up
On 7th November, LIDC welcomed over 80 people to our GCRF Networking Workshop. The Workshop brought together academic researchers, professional services staff and postgraduate students from our member institutions for a day of panel discussions and activities relating to the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). The event also allowed guests to meet and connect with…
Read MoreWe know climate change will impact food supplies: but what are the implications for those who produce it?
Child stunting and climate change: it’s about more than food Despite decades of attention and action, and notwithstanding significant progress in some places, almost a quarter of children aged under 5 (155 million) are ‘stunted’ (low height for their age). Being shorter than expected may sound fairly innocuous. However it’s a marker of underlying conditions…
Read MoreAlumni Spotlight: Farai Mubaiwa
This month’s Alumni Spotlight focuses on Farai Mubaiwa who graduated from King’s College London’s Department of International Development with an MSc in International Development. Farai co-founded Africa Matters, a youth-led organisation committed to empowering young Africans to change the narrative through leadership development, capacity skills building and community-impact projects. Next to running Africa Matters, she is…
Read MoreAnyone Can Be A Superhero: Creating a Comic book on Antimicrobial Resistance with Students in India
A superhero comic book which educates students about antimicrobial resistance (AMR)? Researchers Sara Dada and Kiron Jones reflect on their project and the challenges of field research in India. The longer we wandered around the main road between the military hospital and the residential apartment blocks, the quicker the intensity of the rain grew.…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Be a Humanitarian? Reflections from my Work in Greek Refugee Camps
What does it mean to be a humanitarian? King’s College London Department of International Development alumnus, Zihan Jin, reflects on his work in Greek refugee camps and how it inspired him to start his own humanitarian organisation. The backdrop The refugee crisis in 2015 sparked the worst humanitarian catastrophe that Europe had seen since the…
Read MoreFive Things You May Have Missed in International Development This Month
Had a busy month and feel like you lost touch on what’s happening in international development? Not to worry, we’ve got you covered. The Venezuelan Refugee Crisis – More than 2.3 million people have fled the country since 2014 This month, commentators have deemed Venezuela’s mass migrations a crisis. According to Human Rights Watch, more…
Read MoreFacebook Live panel discussion on GCRF Global Engagement Networks Funding Call
We held a Facebook Live discussion on the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Global Engagement Networks Funding Call between 1.30-2pm on Tuesday 25th September. Our panellists included Professor Claire Heffernan, LIDC Centre Director, Alexandra Spittle, Senior Policy Manager- UKRI International Development Team, Dr. Helen Fletcher, Assistant Professor in Immunology and Director, TB Centre, London School of Hygiene…
Read MoreEquity in Disease Transmission Modelling
The overarching principle of the Sustainable Development Goals is to leave no one behind. This applies especially to health– a fundamental right underpinning this agenda for change. Maximising health benefits and value for money remains a priority in resource allocations. However, countries and funders consider equity a priority as well. To inform and facilitate these…
Read MoreBloomsbury Research Committee Funded Proposals: Call for Supervisors to Submit Proposals
The Bloomsbury Research Committee (BRC) comprises five member institutions from the University of London: Birkbeck, UCL Institute of Education, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Royal Veterinary College and School of Oriental and African Studies. There are 10 3-year PhD studentships available for intercollegiate research collaborations to start October 2019. These studentships entail collaboration between…
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