On Friday the 30th of October, the Division hosted its first workshop of the term. The virtual session, hosted by Dr Alex Arnall, centered around the theme of methodologies and…Read More >
Blog Insights
Corona hits the cocaine supply chain
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to represent a public health crisis as well as an unprecedented economic shock, involving simultaneous disruptions to both supply and demand across interconnected global markets. Indeed,…Read More >
Garbage in, garbage out: the impact of e-waste dumping sites on early child health
Division Member Dr. Stephania Lovo and colleague Dr. Sam Rawlings discuss their current research around E-waste dumping in West Africa and it’s negative impacts on childhood health. E-waste –waste made…Read More >
A History of International Development at the University of Reading
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP) provides students with the chance to gain practical research experience on projects across the University of Reading. This summer Rowan Watson, a second-year History…Read More >
Reflection from a Visiting International Student
Earlier this year Dr. Grady Walker hosted an international Master’s student, Monserrat Mendez-Buvandel, who contributed to HyCRISTAL Project at the Walker Institute. Dr. Walker helped Montserrat with her Masters Thesis…Read More >
Colonialism and development in the mid-century Museum of English Rural Life
In this blog post Dr Ollie Douglas, Curator of Collections at the Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL), considers the intertwining history of international development and the creation of…Read More >
Conservation: old challenges, new approaches
The Guardian reports that new graduates are facing the toughest job market in 75 years. Meanwhile, canceled career fairs and internships mean that online networking events represent a valuable opportunity…Read More >
Diverse funerary needs at a time of crisis
As the global death toll continues to rise Professor Avril Maddrell, Dr. Yasminah Beebeejaun and Dr. Katie McClymont discuss some sobering realities and challenges faced by grieving families, funeral homes,…Read More >
Navigating Global Development Research during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing significant changes to the ways in which we operate as global development academics and practitioners. This new context requires both creative research methods and a…Read More >
