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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 1d

For Black History Month we're highlighting research that impacts identity, belonging, and cultural continuity for Black people.

George Gumisiriza’s PhD reviews Africa’s oldest death practice, whilst addressing inequalities in this area of research.

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 8d

Read Cynthia Kamwengo and Ben Radley’s new paper on deconstructing and reconstructing African development studies.

You can read the paper here: bit.ly/3IN40mO

CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · 9d

Check out our new walking tour app that celebrates Black histories in Bath, from the Roman Empire to the present day. The app has been developed by Bath academics at CDS with BEMSCA.
Learn more about the walk: www.devstud.org.uk/2025/06/13/b...
@devcomms.bsky.social @radleyben.bsky.social

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · Jun 30

Just a few of our highlights from #DSA2025 at @cdsbath.bsky.social
What were your highlights?
www.devstud.org.uk/2025/06/30/c...

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · Jun 27

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thank you to everyone that convened, presented and attended!

Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · Jun 27

🎉 That's a wrap #DSA2025 at @cdsbath.bsky.social
🗣️ 650 delegates: 232 online and 418 on campus at @uniofbath.bsky.social
📚 425 papers, 73 panels, 3 keynotes.
🤝84 delegates funded to take part
🌍 One community tackling the challenges of the future.

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · Jun 27

Final keynote session (sponsored by ODS) - Adaptive Political Economy: Toward a New Paradigm

Prof Yuen Yuen Ang proposes Adaptive Political Economy as a new approach to embracing the complexity of social systems – chaired by Prof Joe Devine.

#DSA2025

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · Jun 26

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · Jun 26

Today’s JDS-sponsored keynote session -

Economics and Development Studies: where next in addressing the (poly)crisis? A discussion between Prof Jayati Ghosh & Prof Diego Sanchez Ancoche, chaired by Prof James Copestake.

#DSA2025

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · Jun 26

Our fantastic team of volunteers will open #DSA2025 registration at 830am today. They’re also students and ECRs of development so say hello when you check in!
They love to meet people they’ve cited :)
@cdsbath.bsky.social

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · Jun 25

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · Jun 25

If you’re currently at the DSA conference, please visit our CDS table on The Chancellors’ Building Level 1 to see examples of our members’ research!

#DSA2025

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · Jun 25

At #DSA2025 DSA president Uma Kambhampati; and Aurelie Charles, Mihika Chatterjee and Ana Dinerstein from @cdsbath.bsky.social open the first plenary.

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Practical Action Publishing @papublishing.bsky.social · Jun 25

Some great conversations happening at #DSA2025 - pop over to our stand at @cdsbath.bsky.social to see all our new books and find out how to publish with us!

Don't forget to use code DSA25 for 25% off books and ebooks online: practicalactionpublishing.com
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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · Jun 25

🕚 #DSA2025 Study Group meetings (11:00–12:00):
🙏 Religion & Development – CB3.5
🌍 Global South – CB3.9
📊 Poverty Dynamics – CB3.1
🌱 Environment & Climate Change – CB4.1

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · Jun 24

Or scan the QR code to download the app!

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · Jun 23

Find out more here: www.devstud.org.uk/2025/06/13/b...

Black Histories in Bath – a new walking tour app! — Development Studies Association

CDS Bath co-created a Black History Walking Tour uncovering stories from Roman times to Windrush, shining light on centuries of African & Caribbean presence in the city.

www.devstud.org.uk

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · Jun 23

Black Histories in Bath is a new walking tour app developed by researchers from the University of Bath in collaboration with Fairfield House and BEMSCA. The self-guided tour highlights the rich but often overlooked contributions of people of African and Caribbean descent to Bath's history.

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · Jun 23

Coming to #DSA2025? ✈️🚉
We’re delighted funding from Journal of Development Studies, @cdsbath.bsky.social, Development in Practice, Journal of International Development & the DSA helped 66 delegates from the global South attend.
Share your travel pics 📸 and tell us what you’re looking forward to! ✨

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · Jun 23

🚉 Travelling for #DSA2025 @cdsbath.bsky.social ?
Keep an eye on your inbox for travel tips and essentials such as:
🔹 BYO reusable water bottle
🔹 Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA)

More travel tips here:
www.devstud.org.uk/conference/c...

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · Jun 17

👋 Meet our Study Groups at #DSA2025 !
📚 Six groups are hosting open meetings — come along, say hi, and explore how to get involved 🤝
📍 @cdsbath.bsky.social
www.devstud.org.uk/what-we-do/s...

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · Jun 16

🎓 @uniofbath.bsky.social students — want access to #DSA2025?
Help with panel tech support (training provided) from 24–27 June and get in!
Only 10 spots left — email [email protected]
@cdsbath.bsky.social
📺 youtu.be/0NXSib8JVzA?...

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CDS Bath @cdsbath.bsky.social · Jun 11

Nearly a month since the UK government published its white paper on immigration. Here’s DSA’s important statement expressing concerns on why pushing international students away is not just wrong, but also harmful for UK academia: www.devstud.org.uk/2025/05/20/r... @devcomms.bsky.social

Response to UK immigration proposals — Development Studies Association

The UK Government published its white paper which will create substantial impact in higher education.

www.devstud.org.uk

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · Jun 11

2025 may not feel like a year to celebrate 50 years of development research — but it's the right time to ask what next? 🤔
James Copeland reflects ahead of @cdsbath.bsky.social’s 50th anniversary & hosting of #DSA2025.
📖 blogs.bath.ac.uk/cds/2025/03/...

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Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · Jun 10

50 years ago @cdsbath.bsky.social brought sharp focus to poverty & wellbeing. Social justice still drives research on:
🌍 political economy, resources & global value chains
🥣 food security & famine
🌱 environment & sustainability
🕊️ conflict & humanitarianism
www.devstud.org.uk/2025/01/17/m...

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