Events
We engage with students, researchers, government, policy makers and the public through our talks, seminars, workshops and conferences. Our events are open to students, staff and the general public.
Upcoming events
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GDI Webinar: Developing Resilience in Turbulent Times
09:00 - 10:00 15 July 2025
As economic and political crises stack up across the globe, development practitioners are facing increasing pressures and challenges. Tackling problems such as political unrest, increasing demand for aid, and dwindling development budgets requires strength and resilience. This webinar builds on a recent pilot series of microcredentials designed...
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Natural Capital Workshop
10:00 - 15:30 22 July 2025
Natural Capital Workshop | University of Manchester | Tuesday 22nd July 2025 Join professionals from across government, academia, industry, NGOs, conservation and the environment sector for a one-day multi-stakeholder workshop exploring natural capital — over a decade since it became central to UK environmental policy. University of Manchester ...
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Shaping the Future of Global Sustainability Policy
11:00 - 15:00 22 July 2025
The need for international cooperation has never been greater. The "triple planetary crisis" of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution is a global threat that requires global solutions. But what are the routes for academic research to influence decision-making on an international scale? Join Sustainable Futures and Policy@Manchester...
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Settler Colonial Urbanism(s) and Infrastructural Changes in Palestine
14:00 - 15:30 15 September 2025
A joint initiative between the GDI Students for Palestine group and the Global Urban Futures and Resource, Environment and Development research groups. This hybrid session will focus on understanding the links between urban and infrastructural transformation and destruction in the face of the current genocide in Palestine, with a focus on settler...
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