Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre An interdisciplinary learning and research community at the University of York for equitable global development

We have a wealth of videos on our YouTube channel including the most recent webinars. Why not have a look? www.youtube.com/@interdiscip...

Who cares about baby-cares? Insights from the Nairobi Day-Care Project – Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre

This time last year IGDC member Helen Elsey wrote a blog highlighting finding from her article on insights from the Nairobi Day-Care Project
You can read the blog here blogs.york.ac.uk/igdc/2025/03...

Enabling interdisciplinary research IGDC supports researchers from multiple disciplines to develop their research ideas and projects.

IGDC supports researchers from multiple disciplines to develop their research ideas and projects. Find out more here www.york.ac.uk/igdc/enablin...

Our global approach The IGDC works to develop innovative interdisciplinary people-focused solutions with partners at the University of York and globally.

The IGDC works to develop innovative interdisciplinary people-focused solutions with partners at the University of York and globally. Find out more here www.york.ac.uk/igdc/about/g...

IGDC – UFBA Workshops: towards a decolonizing global development – Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre

What are the potential benefits or pitfalls of research decolonisation through participatory research methods? Find out in our blog here blogs.york.ac.uk/igdc/2023/12...

Latest publications View the latest articles and books from IGDC members on global development topics.

View the latest articles and books from IGDC members on global development topics. www.york.ac.uk/igdc/researc...

Decolonising research – Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre

In a series of blog posts as part of our podcast series, members of IGDC explore the colonial character of established research practices and why they should be decolonised. You can find all the blogs in the series here blogs.york.ac.uk/igdc/categor...

EDI Research Centre and IGDC Decolonising Research webinar This webinar, co-hosted with the EDI Research Centre, produced an insightful discussion on challenging traditional research methodologies. Our esteemed panel of speakers delved into the importance of…

This time last year we co-hosted a research webinar with the EDI Research Centre on decolonising research. Watch the webinar in full on our Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgRG...

Decolonising global development podcast IGDC, in collaboration with our partners at UFBA, Brazil, have developed a series of podcasts and associated blogs which explore and explain methods for decolonising global development research

IGDC, in collaboration with our partners at UFBA, Brazil, developed podcast which explores and explains methods for decolonising global development research. You can listen to the podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, and on our YouTube channel. Find out more here www.york.ac.uk/igdc/decolon...

Global development research at York Global development research undertaken by IGDC members at York is associated with one or more of our core themes: social justice, global health and wellbeing, and sustainable environments.

Interdisciplinarity is at the heart of all our work, and we aim to emphasise the links between socio-economic change and environmental challenges and solutions.

Find out more about our research on the IGDC website www.york.ac.uk/igdc/research/

Global development research at York Global development research undertaken by IGDC members at York is associated with one or more of our core themes: social justice, global health and wellbeing, and sustainable environments.

The IGDC’s interdisciplinary and international approach ties in with the University's Research Strategy and aims to harness funds from the Global Challenges Research Fund to help deliver the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Find out more www.york.ac.uk/igdc/research/

Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre An interdisciplinary learning and research community at the University of York for equitable global development

We have a wealth of videos on our YouTube channel including the most recent webinars. Why not have a look?

www.youtube.com/@interdiscip...

Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre – Applying interdisciplinary expertise to research and partnerships, the IGDC addresses global development challenges in innovative ways. Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre

Check out the news and blogs page on our website to keep updated with what is going on at the IGDC! blogs.york.ac.uk/igdc/

Coexistence among disciplines, humans and predators: Five Dimensions of Analysis for More Convivial Human-Predator Interactions – Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre

IGDC Member Judith Krauss has co-written a blog with Valentina Fiasco and the CONVIVA Collective about the five dimensions of analysis for more convivial human-predator interactions.

Read the blog in full here: blogs.york.ac.uk/igdc/2026/02...

Decolonising global development podcast IGDC, in collaboration with our partners at UFBA, Brazil, have developed a series of podcasts and associated blogs which explore and explain methods for decolonising global development research

IGDC’s podcast series explores the practicalities of decolonising research. Visit the new dedicated podcast website to find out more and access the podcasts.

www.york.ac.uk/igdc/decolon...

Announcing Joshua Kirsher as the new Director of IGDC We are pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Kirshner as the new Director of the IGDC. Josh will lead the Centre alongside Co-Director Saba Joshi, following the conclusion of Jon Ensor’s term.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Kirshner as the new Director of the IGDC. Josh will lead the Centre alongside Co-Director Saba Joshi, following the conclusion of Jon Ensor’s term.

www.york.ac.uk/igdc/news/20...

Decolonising research IGDC’s commitment to decolonising global development research must be understood as a fundamental challenge to how we work - demanding that we question our approach to research and to problematise…

IGDC supports the work of the University in developing international partnerships to help transform research through collaboration. Our emphasis is on the development of equitable partnerships and decolonising global research.

Find out more about decolonising research www.york.ac.uk/igdc/decolon...

Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre – Applying interdisciplinary expertise to research and partnerships, the IGDC addresses global development challenges in innovative ways. Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre

Check out the news and blogs page on our website to keep updated with what is going on at the IGDC!

blogs.york.ac.uk/igdc/

Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre An interdisciplinary learning and research community at the University of York for equitable global development

We have a wealth of videos on our YouTube channel including the most recent webinars. Why not have a look?

www.youtube.com/@interdiscip...

Latest publications View the latest articles and books from IGDC members on global development topics.

View the latest articles and books from IGDC members on global development topics

www.york.ac.uk/igdc/researc...

Decolonising research IGDC’s commitment to decolonising global development research must be understood as a fundamental challenge to how we work - demanding that we question our approach to research and to problematise…

Check out IGDCs evolving webpage with resources on decolonising research www.york.ac.uk/igdc/decolon...

Decolonising global development podcast IGDC, in collaboration with our partners at UFBA, Brazil, have developed a series of podcasts and associated blogs which explore and explain methods for decolonising global development research

IGDC’s podcast series explores the practicalities of decolonising research. Visit the new dedicated podcast website to find out more and access the podcasts.

www.york.ac.uk/igdc/decolon...

Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre – Applying interdisciplinary expertise to research and partnerships, the IGDC addresses global development challenges in innovative ways. Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre

Check out the news and blogs page on our website to keep updated with what is going on at the IGDC!

blogs.york.ac.uk/igdc/

🎄IGDC are closed for the holidays, we'll be back on 5 January 2026. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The environmental impact of mass tourism: A case study of Negril, Jamaica, 1970s-2023 – Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre

📢The most read IGDC blog post with 411 views is: The environmental impact of mass tourism: A case study of Negril, Jamaica, 1970s-2023

You can read the full blog here: blogs.york.ac.uk/igdc/2024/04...

Decolonising Methods and Methodologies - Dr Linda Tuhiwai Smith Latest edition of Linda's book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/decolonizing-methodologies-9781786998125/ More events like this: https://www.york.ac.uk/igdc/events/ About: The groundbreaking book…

📢The most watched video on our YouTube channel this year with 4,764 views is: Decolonising Methods and Methodologies - Dr Linda Tuhiwai Smith! You can watch it on our YouTube channel here youtu.be/vLqr2dsNmXo

Decolonising global development podcast IGDC, in collaboration with our partners at UFBA, Brazil, have developed a series of podcasts and associated blogs which explore and explain methods for decolonising global development research

IGDC’s podcast series explores the practicalities of decolonising research. Visit the new dedicated podcast website to find out more and access the podcasts.

www.york.ac.uk/igdc/decolon...

IGDC Annual Lecture 2025: Capitalism, Conflict and the Climate Emergency YouTube video by Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre

We had our Annual Lecture last week where Adam Hanieh examined the Middle East’s central role in today’s fossil-fuel-centered world and the accelerating climate emergency.

You can watch the lecture in full on our YouTube channel here: youtu.be/WhAcYNZlkOo

Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre An interdisciplinary learning and research community at the University of York for equitable global development

We have a wealth of videos on our YouTube channel including the most recent webinars. Why not have a look?

www.youtube.com/@interdiscip...

IGDC Annual Lecture 2025: Capitalism, conflict and the climate emergency: how fossil fuel politics have shaped inequality and violence Adam Hanieh (Professor of Political Economy and Global Development at University of Exeter) examines fossil capitalism and the accelerating climate emergency, using conflict, violence and…

Join us tomorrow for our Annual Lecture where Adam Hanieh will examine fossil capitalism and the accelerating climate emergency, using the Middle East as his lens.

Find out more and book here www.york.ac.uk/igdc/events/...