School of Global Development

This course is taught by Professor Robert Jones, a specialist in brand leadership, known for his work in helping organisations and individuals achieve greater success through branding. 
 
You will delve into the role of branding in development and social change, gain foundational skills in brand-building, and apply these concepts in a hands-on mini-project. Discover how branding can be leveraged to establish social enterprises or NGOs, or to enhance your own career prospects, particularly in future roles related to marketing or strategy.

This course is delivered by Steve Wiseman founder of Wiseman and Associates. They specialise in tailored support for small charities, social enterprises, and public organisations in areas such as business development, research, and fundraising. You will gain insights into crucial aspects of creating a fundraising strategy, including exploring various income sources, identifying grant funders, conducting due diligence, planning projects, and handling monitoring, evaluation, and budgeting for your initiatives.

This course is hosted by Infohackit, experts in visual communications training who have collaborated with various universities and scientific institutions to enhance research impact. You will explore the fundamentals of effective design, including composition, typography, colour, and imagery, and learn how to apply these principles to both print and digital formats. The course will cover how to use these skills for visual communication projects, from PowerPoint presentations to diagrams and infographics. Please bring your own laptop and mouse and if you decide to participate in the full workshop, you’ll receive an Affinity Designer 2 license worth £67.99!

This course is led by Adam Berry and Dave Shraga of Disability and Development Partners (DDP), a charity established in 1992 that works with disabled people and their organizations in low-income countries. The course will cover principles and practice in disability-inclusive project design and implementation, addressing disabling barriers both in the UK and the Global South, and tackling the challenge of reaching the most marginalized communities. You will also examine the roles of disabled people's organizations (DPOs) and international partners in creating inclusive livelihood initiatives, adapting to evolving real-world conditions, and integrating advocacy with practical action for lasting change.

This three-day course is led by Nick Bearman, a GIS Trainer and Consultant, who has substantial experience teaching GIS across diverse sectors, including universities, commercial enterprises, public agencies, and local government.

You will learn to use GIS for map creation and spatial data analysis to tackle spatial decision-making issues in global development. The course uses open-source software (QGIS) which you can continue to use after your degree course. Don’t miss out on this opportunity—similar courses in a commercial setting typically cost around £1000.

This course is offered by DuckRabbit, an award-winning film production and training company known for creating compelling stories for commercial, charitable, and broadcast clients.
 
You will learn how to produce short films using your mobile device, covering topics such as shooting techniques, interviewing skills, editing, and storytelling. Please bring your own smartphone. This course is ideal for those looking to develop skills for creating engaging content for web and social media platforms.

This two-day course is led by Tiffany Fairey, a visual sociologist who is a Senior Research Fellow at King’s College London and co-founder of the acclaimed charity PhotoVoice with more than 20 years participatory photography experience. You will gain skills in designing, managing, and facilitating participatory photography projects, with a focus on participatory visual and photo elicitation methods, facilitation, and ethical practice frameworks. While the course includes some practical photography, its primary emphasis is on developing and delivering participatory photography workshops aimed at research, advocacy, project design, or community engagement. No prior photography experience is necessary.

This interactive and practical programme is ideal for those who consider they have a tangible venture. We’ll explore legal structures and the realities of starting and running a social enterprise, and how to evidence the need for your product or service. During the course we will also cover social impact, how to approach writing a bid and the value of collaboration. The programme also includes getting the basics in place i.e. Directors, establishing financial viability and preparing your pitch ready for investment opportunities. At the end of our time together you should have a comprehensive and realistic understanding of your venture and be able to communicate its value and place in the market clearly and effectively.