Stephen Thompson

This perspective invites us to rethink how we measure and appreciate the impact of individuals with deep contextual knowledge, fostering a richer dialogue about equity and #power in the #DevelopmentSector. Thoughts on this evolving conversation are welcome!​

New open access paper introduces the concept of "development brut," which challenges traditional notions of development by recognising the valuable contributions of those working outside the formal development industry. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #DevelopmentStudies #GlobalDev

Our research had a particular focus on people who are commonly excluded from research - such as those with complex impairments (such as #deafblindness) as well as women. #LNOB #Inclusion

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Our new paper on mobility experiences of people with disabilities in #Bangladesh is out! Using #ParticipatoryMethods we uncovered various factors influencing their inclusion/exclusion framed within a time #geography context. We invite you to read & share your thoughts!​ www.bezev.de/en/institute...

Lots of proteins Questions of activism, priests using wheelchairs, and more from the mailbag

Thanks again for your nice summary! I shared here :) www.disabilitydebrief.org/debrief/lots...

Climate justice and disability: a review — Sensing Climate We’re delighted to share this guest news piece by researchers at the Institute of Development Studies about their recent literature review on climate justice and disability…

Exciting news - our blog on #ClimateChange and #DisabilityJustice has just been shared on the Sensing Climate website sensing-climate.com/news/climate...

Tomorrow Friday May 16 at 13 - 14 UK time/ 14 - 15 CET

Please join us for this @justwaterfutures.bsky.social webinar on 'Do we need a Global Commission on the Economics of Water to Value Water?'

IDS researchers denounce Gaza catastrophe and urge urgent global response - Institute of Development Studies As Palestinians today mark the 77th anniversary of the Nakba – the expulsion of Palestinian Arabs from their homeland in 1948

On the 77th anniversary of the #Nakba, Gaza is facing famine and mass displacement. IDS researchers warn of a deliberate humanitarian collapse and call for urgent global action. 👇

https://ac.pulse.ly/iyefxkvygt

IDS researchers denounce Gaza catastrophe and urge urgent global response - Institute of Development Studies As Palestinians today mark the 77th anniversary of the Nakba – the expulsion of Palestinian Arabs from their homeland in 1948

77 years since the Nakba, Gaza faces famine & siege. IDS researchers warns the crisis stems from the erosion of humanitarian law and urge political leaders to take action 👇

https://ac.pulse.ly/wuklyeqf1u

Climate justice and disability: Why including lived experience matters - Institute of Development Studies Disability and climate justice are important development themes, yet research on their intersection is lacking. More evidence

Disabled people are hit hardest by climate change but often left out from the policy making. This #GAAD, IDS researchers are calling for climate justice that centres lived experience. 👇

https://ac.pulse.ly/ea4ioay21q

It was cool to meet you in real life! If you are ever down South, do come see us at IDS - you are always welcome.

The knowledge and skills of each researcher, the enthusiasm of the group, and their sense of solidarity has filled me with hope for the future. It will be exciting to see what comes next! #Arts #Humanities #Skills

From the early days of getting to know each other, to forming a peer support group, culminating with a face-to-face workshop co-hosted by colleagues at #StellenboschUniversity. This has been a real highlight of the last few years for me. #DisabilityInclusion #ResearchSkills

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For the #AHRC funded Disability Inclusive Development Networks project I've been working with a cohort of early career researchers involved in disability-inclusive arts and humanities research. This report details the journey so far:
www.ids.ac.uk/publications...
#ECR #SkillsDevelopment

The Challenges of Decolonising Sustainability and the Environment in Development Studies (DS) - The European Journal of Development Research This think-piece makes a case for addressing the colonial roots of sustainability. It examines how enduring colonial mechanisms and biases have led to certain forms of value and valuing, problematic v...

New publication, please share
The Challenges of Decolonising Sustainability and the Environment in Development Studies (DS)
link.springer.com/10.1057/s412...

@ids.ac.uk @eadi.bsky.social

Our friends at @dsaireland.bsky.social are seeking a part time comms officer.

⏰ Apply by 6 May!
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💰 @ids.ac.uk compile their opinions and insights on the aid cuts and ask: What is the future of funding for international development?
www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/opi...

I love Peter's conclusion - he signs off with "The next GDS will be hosted by Qatar in 2028. I wonder who'll be there." Maybe we can revisit this in a few years and get a pulse of how people feel?

I really enjoyed catching up with old friends, meeting people that I had interacted with virtually but never met, and meeting some new people too. The solidarity felt real. However, the concern over issues such as funding, changing legislation and continuing exclusion was palpable from all corners.

For me as an ally to the movement, I felt privileged to be there and to listen rather than talk. Some sessions (e.g. the Youth Leadership side event) gave me a tremendous sense of hope. Others (e.g. the high level opening) felt more about celebrity (Head of State) spotting than anything else.

One of my highlights of the #GDS2025 was meeting @desibility.bsky.social in person. His latest piece sums up the intensity of the Summit perfectly. For me the experience was a chaotic mixture of high level promise but grassroots concern about the future.

Has anyone published in Cogent Arts and Humanities? Seems like a legit journal, but so far submission process has been questionable. Keen to hear if anyone else has experienced something similar.
#AcademicSky #Humanities #Arts

Global Disability Summit - Learnings from the Disability Inclusive Development Networks - Institute of Development Studies organisations of people with disabilities, understanding power dynamics, engage in policy influencing, ethics and feedback mechanisms.

Ahead of the Global Disability Summit, @stephenthomo.bsky.social highlights recommendations for the inclusion of people with disabilities in future research. 👇

#GDS2025 #GlobalDisabilitySummit #CommitToChange

www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/glo...

Biodiversity loss in all species and every ecosystem linked to humans – report

Sweeping synthesis of 2,000 global studies leaves no doubt about scale of problem and role of humans, say experts.

Global Disability Summit 2025: Closing the gap between disability inclusion and development | Inclusive Futures Inclusive Futures is attending the summit in Berlin on 2-3 April. Visit our booth or attend our panel event to connect with us and learn more about our programme insights.

Members of the #InclusiveFutures consortium will be at the #GlobalDisabilitySummit. Follow the link to learn more: inclusivefutures.org/global-disab... #GDS2025

Graduate Taught Webinar for Offer Holders and Prospective Students for MA/MSc.
Meet our staff and current students, and ask questions.
Monday 7 April at 2pm GMT

▶️Register Here!
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If you are interested in doing a #PhD at the number 1 ranked place in the world for #DevelopmentStudies, get in touch. I am currently open to supervising new candidates.

YouTube video by Institute of Development Studies Talk with Jessica Horn, author of African feminist praxis: Cartographies of liberatory worldmaking

You can now access the recording of this talk, in case of interest: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvNQ... #Feminism

We are accepting special issue proposals! We welcome proposals relating to any area of global and international studies as well as interdisciplinary scholarship. For more info, contact us or follow the link below 👇
1. globalsociety@kent.ac.uk
2. www.tandfonline.com/action/journ...