Institute of Development Studies
Dec 10, 2024 · We are delighted to announce that Professor Peter Taylor has been appointed as the new Director of the Institute of Development Studies. Professor Taylor has close to 40 years of experience in international development, most recently as Acting Director for IDS since April 2024 and Director of Research at IDS.
Master's Development Studies | Institute of Development Studies
Studying at IDS allowed me to get to the heart of where the action is for international development. It is a true hot spot for meeting like-minded intellectual thought leaders, gaining exposure to the prevalent sectoral trends and witnessing where the global development agenda is being critically discussed – in real-time!
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The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) delivers world-class research, learning and teaching that transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally. We work with governments, philanthropic foundations, non-governmental organisations, academics and civil society to create approaches to progressive social, political and economic ...
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Research for better lives globally. IDS research responds to the major social, environmental and economic issues of our time to bring about progressive change.
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We deliver knowledge and policy solutions that can make a tangible difference in the world. Our world-class research is conducted and applied via equitable and sustainable partnerships with governments, philanthropic foundations, academic institutions and civil society organisations.
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We live in times of rapid change, facing urgent and complex challenges from climate change to accelerating uncertainty. You can be part of the global leading development studies research institute to bring actionable and positive change.
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We are No. 1 world ranking. The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) delivers world-class research, learning and teaching that transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally.
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Ranked first in the world for Development Studies. Why study development studies at IDS? We deliver world-class research, learning and teaching that transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally.
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Why learn with us? Our 50 years' experience and commitment to inclusion and participation has created an exceptional international learning environment that connects learners to a global research and leadership network.
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No. 1 world ranking. The QS University Rankings 2021 ranked IDS, together with the University of Sussex, first in the world for development studies for the fifth year running. Additionally, IDS was ranked first out of 128 international development policy think tanks in the 2020 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report, for the second consecutive year. ...