Following the success of previous events, joined by hundreds of students from over 50 countries, we're excited to announce Development Studies Week 2023. Taking place from 24-28 April, it features leading academics and current students providing an insight into Development Studies at Sussex and the Institute of Development Studies (IDS)
Following the success of our Development Studies Week in 2021 and 2022, in which hundreds of prospective students from over 50 countries joined our weeklong series of events, we are thrilled to launch Development Studies Week 2023.
With Sussex once again ranked 1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023), Development Studies Week provides an exciting introduction to where and how we teach postgraduate development studies at Sussex and the top careers our graduates go onto.
Each School and IDS provides daily online events introducing you to their disciplines, entry requirements, unique benefits and career prospects.
Sessions are hosted by a range of leading academics and feature former international students (alumni), who give an overview of their careers and answer questions in webinars and live interactive Instagram Live sessions.
You can also watch back recordings from previous years here.
If you have any questions about Development Studies Week, please contact James Minhas in the International Office.
Join the conversation online #SussexDevWeek
A sample of sessions that took place during Development Studies Week 2022.
Please note: This page is continuously updated with more details and is subject to change. Check this page regularly for up-to-date information as well as recording links once the events have finished.
Time: 11am – 12pm
This online webinar will be hosted by Dr Anke Schwittay, Professor of Anthropology and International Development.
Alumni will include: The pictured Jewel Bright from Nigeria, podcast producer at Channels Television in Nigeria; Sara Cuevas from Bolivia, Communications Officer for the Innovation and Knowledge Management Division at World Food Programme in Rome; Melalin Mahavongtrakul from Thailand, Comms and Campaign Coordinator for Save the Children.
Current international students will also be present: Rwitoban Deb from India, Kate Anku-Tsede from Ghana and Unathi Mahlati from South Africa.
Time: 1pm – 2pm
A Career Centre talk hosted by Helen Gorman from the Careers and Entrepreneurship team.
Time: 2pm – 3pm
This online sample lecture will be lead by Yorgos Karagiannakis, Media and Film Lecturer, providing an overview of the practice elements of the course, including digital documentary, radio, podcasting and web design.
Join an interactive Instagram Live session between 12pm-1pm hosted by our Regional Officer, Louis Adekola, where you can ask any questions you have for professors, current international students and Media Practice for Development and Social Change MA graduates.
Book an appointment via Calendly to chat over Zoom with one of our current students from the School of Media, Arts and Humanities:
The School offers the Media Practice for Development and Social Change MA course in collaboration with the School of Global Studies.
Find out more about the School of Media, Arts and Humanities.
Time: 9am – 10am
Join Professor Gordon MacKerron from the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), alumni and current international students, for an introduction to SPRU and the experiences of past and present students.
Alumni will include Saradha Krishnamoorthy from India, Research Manager at LEAD Krea University.
Current students will also be present: Kelo Uchendu from Nigeria, Taishi Kawamura from Japan and Denisa Amelia Kawuryan from Indonesia.
Time: 10am – 11am
Join Dr Annemie Maertens and alumni for an introduction to the Development Economics course and the experiences of previous students.
Alumni will include Aishwarya Shreya Chakravarty from India, Economic and Labour Market Analyst at Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership; Namrata Nair from India, PhD Candidate in Australia; The pictured Mpoki James from Tanzania, UN Professional at UNICEF in New York City.
Time: 12:15pm – 1pm
Dr Julie Litchfield and Dr C Rashaad Shabab, Senior Lecturers in Economics, specialising in development economics will give a sample lecture.
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Join Dr Sarada Krishnan for an introduction to the Sustainable Finance and Acccounting MSc course. Find out about​ the role of accounting and finance in meeting the key challenges surrounding sustainability development goals. Hear about the rapid growth in career opportunities in this area.
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Join Professor Vasiliki Bamiatzi for an introduction to the International Business and Development MSc course. International businesses need to rapidly respond to concerns on social and environmental impacts. Multinationals are increasingly participating in the Sustainable Development Goals. Hear about the rapid growth in career opportunities in this area.
Time: 10pm – 11pm (GMT)
Join Luis Ananguren, Senior International Officer for the Americas, and current students from Chile, Mexico and Brazil, for a special Spanish language webinar about SPRU courses, student experience and careers.
Check back here for a Zoom link.
Join an interactive Instagram Live session between 1pm-2pm hosted by our International Officer, Isobel Hussey, where you can ask any questions you have for academics, current international students and alumn about coming and studying at the Business School at Sussex.
Book an appointment via Calendly to chat over Zoom with one of our current students from the Business School including SPRU:
The University of Sussex Business School offers the following development courses:
Find out more about the Science Policy Research Unit.
Time: 9am – 10am
Join Dr Su Richards, Placement and Employability Officer, as she talks through the work placements available through the School of Global Studies.
Time: 10am – 11am
Dr Anke Schwittay, Professor in Anthropology and International Development, will provide guidance on studying Development Studies as an Undergraduate through the School of Global Studies.
Current student Tess Kester from Netherlands will be present with more students TBC
Time: 11am – 12pm
Dr Rebecca Prentice, Lecturer in Anthropology, will give a sample lecture.
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Dr Dinah Rajak leads a discussion about Postgraduate experiences and career opportunities of School of Global Studies Alumni.
Alumni include Zoe Mafoko from South Africa, Assistant Programme Officer at The Commonwealth; The pictured Temilade Bukola Salami from Nigeria, Executive Director at EcoChampions; Shilpa Sharma from India, Inclusion Consultant at The Association for Science Education; Shonosuke from Japan, working at JICA; Yoshino Okamura from Japan, Service Engineer at HP; Nishant Bhakta from the USA, Analyst at Dasra India
Current students will also be present: Jazlin Zakri from Malaysia, Sharika Tasnim from Bangladesh and Yi Hsuan Hseih from Taiwan.
Time: 10pm – 11pm (GMT)
Join Luis Ananguren, Senior International Officer for the Americas, and current students from Chile, Mexico and Brazil, for a special Spanish language webinar about Global Studies courses, student experience and careers.
Check back here for a Zoom link.
Join an interactive Instagram Live session between 1pm-2pm hosted by our International Officer, Alice McCallum, where you can ask any questions you have for academics, current international students and alumni about coming and studying at the School of Global Studies at Sussex.
Book an appointment via Calendly to chat over Zoom with one of our current students from the School of Global Studies:
The School of Global Studies offers several development courses, including:
Find out more about the School. Watch more videos about Development, Migration, and Energy, Sustainability and Innovation courses on our Masters Applicant Hub.
Time: 11am – 12pm
Michelle Cruickshank leads an Alumni Session detailing career opportunities and support offered by IDS.
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Karishma Banga, from the Digital and Technology Cluster of IDS, will give a sample lecture exploring how digital technologies are changing nature of manufacturing and trade in Global Value Chains and what it means for economic upgrading in developing countries and opportunities and risks for manufacturing-led development in the Global South.
The lecture will provide new insights into how policy frameworks can support an inclusive digital economic transformation.
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Dr Linda Waldman will lead a discussion detailing current student's experience with studying Development Studies at Sussex.
Current IDS students will also be present: Haruki Ume from Japan (pictured), Yasmin Morais frpm Brazil, Fareeda Yaro from Ghana and Oldaipupo Baruwa from Nigeria.
Time: 10pm – 11pm (GMT)
Join Luis Ananguren, Senior International Officer for the Americas, and current students from Chile, Mexico and Brazil, for a special Spanish language webinar about IDS courses, student experience and careers.
Check back here for a Zoom link.
Join an interactive Instagram Live session between 12pm-1pm hosted by our International Officer, Luis Ananguren, where you can ask any questions you have for academics, current international students and alumni about coming and studying Development Studies at IDS Sussex.
Book an appointment via Calendly to chat over Zoom with one of our current students from IDS:
The Institute of Development Studies offers several development courses, including:
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Sean Higgins will lead a webinar detailing career opportunities and experiences after studying MAIED.
Alumni include Stephen Senyo Tettegah from Ghana, Programmes Manager at Education Partnership Group; Julia Boharski from the USA, International Programmes Officer at World Concern Seattle; Arisa from Japan, working at UNICEF.
Current students will also be present: Brittany Schultz from the USA, Naoko Sugiyama from Japan and Gbemisola Ibikunle from Nigeria.
Join an interactive Instagram Live session between 12pm-1pm hosted by our Regional Officer, Louis Adekola, where you can ask any questions you have for professors, current international students and MAIED graduates.
Book an appointment via Calendly to chat over Zoom with one of our current students studying MAIED: