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 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 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 2025 conference on “Debates for a Changing World” is the third in a series of DEV conferences to recognise feminist landmark events: The 2025 conference explores the continued relevance of gender issues and social justice in a world marked by growing political and social polarisation. Part of the 2025 conference will include presentations based on a forthcoming Gender and Development handbook.