The Commons international development committee is investigating the UK’s response to atrocity prevention and finds UK prioritised ties with UAE over averting mass atrocities in Sudan. buff.ly/ysXnDvF

📢 @kings-sga.bsky.social are recruiting! Lecturer in Economic Anthropology & Development @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Join an interdisciplinary department working on inequality, political economy & social justice. ⏰ Deadline: 19 July — very soon! Find out more: buff.ly/L2yCTXq

@sara-pantuliano.bsky.social, Chief Executive of @odi.global, outlines how to tackle a broken development system's twin crises: solvency and legitimacy. buff.ly/xU5K8G2

📢 NOW OPEN: 11 Senior Research Fellowships at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Work on global challenges—from AI & conflict to climate, health & beyond. ⏰ Deadline: 30 Aug 2026 Find out more & apply: buff.ly/pd0Dx68

🎙️ What kinds of academics enable transformative research? Diana Mitlin reflects on five personas—from superstar to shapeshifter—in this @globaldevinst.bsky.social podcast, with responses from @oumaoti.bsky.social & @drelisagambino.bsky.social on today’s academic system. 🎧 Listen: buff.ly/VqxhEdf

Earlier this year, DSA published a report on racially minoritised early career researchers, based on workshop insights. We spoke to Laura Camfield about how she’ll take this work forward as Head of Centre at @kings-sga.bsky.social. Read more: buff.ly/ZP3hV6s

📚 Decolonising economics: @devikadutt.bsky.social , @cacrisalves.bsky.social , @surbhikesar.bsky.social & @ingridhk.bsky.social expose the Eurocentric foundations that limit how the discipline tackles racism, uneven development & power. buff.ly/xlW1E8G @soasdevelopment.bsky.social

The Middle Powers Mirage: Why a Third Way Is So Hard to Build A new internationalist coalition sounds appealing—but history suggests it won’t materialise. @barnabyjdye.bsky.social, @kings-sga.bsky.social explores why a “third way” is so hard to build. Read more: buff.ly/uZQD2yV

45 countries 335 people in person at @ucddublin.bsky.social 256 delegates joining online 421 papers 89 panels #DSA2026 - that’s a wrap! You’ve all been great and Ireland has been a fascinating and inspiring host! www.devstud.org.uk/2026/07/10/d...

📓 Thinking about writing a book? #DSA2026 is a great place to explore becoming an author. Join 'Getting Started in Publishing' today at 12:45, hear from editors and ask your questions. @papublishing.bsky.social has got you started with a FAQ. Read FAQs: buff.ly/UX0C9fv

Day 2 Connections at #DSA2026 We spoke to Anjali Chauhan, whose research was as fascinating as her story of getting here. Thanks to @ucdpolitics.bsky.social for funding her attendance. Read about her research: www.devstud.org.uk/conference/c...

As #DSA2026 heads to Dublin, this analysis from the Development Engagement Lab and @dochasnetwork.bsky.social explores how the Irish public views global poverty, climate action and international development compared with Great Britain, France and Germany. buff.ly/vrDrYoi

Great start to #DSA2026! @ucdpolitics.bsky.social's Supriya Garikipati issued a rallying call to have wonderfully different conversations, ask difficult questions & think of solutions that don't exist yet! Keynote Kaushik Basu: we need new thinking & novel policy interventions for our new reality.

As our sister org @eadi.bsky.social wrapped its Shaping Sustainable Futures conference, DSA member Prof Nicola Banks delivered a powerful talk on hope. A timely rallying call ahead of #DSA2026—worth reading and reflecting on what academia can do to inspire hope: buff.ly/Kq3BkKs

“The future of development: dialogues at the interface of practice, policy & research” at #DSA2026 ✨ Jane-Ann McKenna, Dóchas ✨ Kate O'Donnell, @irishaid.bsky.social ✨ James Copestake, @cdsbath.bsky.social ✨ Aram Ziai, @unikassel.bsky.social Find out more: buff.ly/Zpf3h4a

📚 The @bloomsburypol.bsky.social development studies list is open for new book proposals! Seeking critical work on development, UN SDGs, open access publishing, and research from underfunded contexts. Got an idea? Visit the Bloomsbury stand today at #DSA2026 to speak with editor Nick Wolterman.

Need some landmarks for #DSA2026? This lovely building is O'Connor where registration is. And the second image is the check-in for those staying at accomodation on campus.

Grateful to have Jekoniya Chitereka and João Costa from Global Development Network sharing their expertise on grant writing for ECRs ahead of #DSA2026. Want to be in future sessions like this? Join DSA as a student member from only £11. buff.ly/vkWOxcX

Thanks to Fáilte Ireland for supporting welcome drinks for global South delegates at #DSA2026, at the Centre for Sustainable Development, University College Dublin.

Solo travelling to #DSA2026? Cheapest and easiest way from Dublin Airport to UCD campus: From T1 or T2, take the escalators down to bus stand 20 Buy €12.50 tickets from the booth for the 700 bus. Let the bus driver know you want UCD!

Dr Myfanwy James from @lseid.bsky.social has been interviewed on the dynamics of the current outbreak in eastern DRC and Uganda, highlighting the complex challenges of disease surveillance, vaccine development, and community trust. Read more: buff.ly/bo6K4Tc

📚 Book launch in the DSA-@academic.oup.com book series: In Conversation with Liz Fouksman Civil Society Knowledge Networks by Elizaveta Fouksman explores how ideas are created, spread & contested across global development networks. 📅 9 July 👉 buff.ly/67XWZ2S

Madhuri Kamtam, who co-ordinated DSA’s EDI workshops for racially minoritised researchers, shares insights on equity in academia, lessons from the workshops, and advice for early career researchers. Read more: buff.ly/6oZ6krX

Not everyone can travel to Dublin—but everyone can join the conversation. #DSA2026 offers a fully supported online experience, with volunteers helping participants engage, ask questions, and connect globally. 🎟️ Full conference & day passes available. buff.ly/YZ1qWJk

Changing Tides is the new Substack from @tidecentre.bsky.social A space for researchers to think carefully & collectively about how governments, civil society, trade unions, and private actors can steer technological change to deliver inclusive prosperity? 👉 buff.ly/0T6nkF9

💻 Hybrid doesn’t mean second best. At #DSA2026, online delegates can ask questions live, join discussions, and connect via our LinkedIn community—with volunteers ensuring a high-quality experience throughout. Join us 8–10 July: buff.ly/YZ1qWJk

🎙️ DSA Council member Laura Camfield & @keetieroelen.bsky.social, @oucsgd.bsky.social Deputy Director talk with Shakil Ahmed, Ridiculous Futures in the @eadi.bsky.social podcast on future studies and what it offers global development. 🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/7N9TKqF

#DSA2026 keynotes 🎤 ✨ Kaushik Basu ✨ Naila Kabeer ✨ @geoplace.bsky.social & Aram Ziai Thanks to the support of our sponsors for this years keynote speakers at DSA2026 Find out more: buff.ly/4kBnIXx

Are you submitting a paper for the special issue at #DSA2026? Read the latest updates from the editors. We will be emailing more information. buff.ly/pULMcct

#DSA2026 is a great chance for institutes, publishers, NGOs & think tanks to raise profile, share research, recruit & connect. Exhibitor stands & ads still available. Explore options: buff.ly/gMqWa2f