Jan 31, 2025 · The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) provides research and knowledge for more equitable and sustainable societies.

Research for better lives globally. IDS research responds to the major social, environmental and economic issues of our time to bring about progressive change.

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) delivers world-class research, learning and teaching that transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally. We work with governments, philanthropic foundations, non-governmental organisations, academics and civil society to create approaches to progressive social, political and economic ...

We live in times of rapid change, facing urgent and complex challenges from climate change to accelerating uncertainty. You can be part of the global leading development studies research institute to bring actionable and positive change.

We deliver knowledge and policy solutions that can make a tangible difference in the world. Our world-class research is conducted and applied via equitable and sustainable partnerships with governments, philanthropic foundations, academic institutions and civil society organisations.

Studying at IDS allowed me to get to the heart of where the action is for international development. It is a true hot spot for meeting like-minded intellectual thought leaders, gaining exposure to the prevalent sectoral trends and witnessing where the global development agenda is being critically discussed – in real-time!

IDS aims to bring about lasting change through research work, teaching and connecting evidence to policy and practice. Explore our work through six themes which show how our work is tackling complex societal challenges.

World leaders in development studies. Ranked first in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) for the eighth year in a row – the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally, through …

Ranked first in the world for Development Studies. Why study development studies at IDS? We deliver world-class research, learning and teaching that transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally.

Jan 7, 2025 · The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) publishes hundreds of publications per year, covering a range of themes in international development.