ISS Newsletter April 2021

We offer top-ranked programmes across five areas in development studies. Take advantage of the Early Bird Discount by sending your application before 1 May 2021. More information >

Dr Khayaat Fakier will hold the Prince Claus Chair for two years at ISS, focusing on challenges for gender aware economies based on an ethics of care for people and environment. More information >

As we are in Earth Month April, PhD researcher Corinne Lamain turns our attention to an essential caveat in the ongoing climate crisis debate: climate security and how preventative policies may incite conflict. Read the blogpost >

Dr Jojo Nem Singh talks about his ERC research project on rare metals and the increasing demand due to green and military technology development. Read the interview >

Register your spot for ‘Solidarity, Peace and Social Justice’ happening 5-8 July 2021! Take advantage of reduced fees until 2 May. More Information >

Scientists say pandemics are inevitable. Can governments prevent the economic fallout? In his latest book ‘Pandemic Economics’, Professor Peter van Bergeijk illustrates how economic theory can help us anticipate the financial and social impacts. Learn more >

Publication

Dr Arpita Bisht bridges research gaps around solutions to unsustainable sand extraction, whilst continuing to put local people central for proposed solutions.  Read the publication >

Interested in working with our dynamic team in the Project Office? We are looking for two enthusiastic, colleagues for the roles of Funding Advisor/Grant Officer and Projects Officer.

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