Institute of Development Studies

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Institute of Development Studies
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Type Research institute
Established1966;59 years ago (1966)
DirectorPeter Taylor
Location
Library Road, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex BN1 9RE United Kingdom
Nickname IDS
Affiliations University of Sussex
Website ids.ac.uk
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IDS at Sussex University

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a research and learning organisation affiliated with the University of Sussex in Brighton, England, and based on its campus in Falmer, East Sussex. It delivers research and teaching in the area of development studies.

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History

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) was established in 1966 at the University of Sussex by economist Dudley Seers, who served as its first director from 1967 to 1972.  The institute was founded to promote research, teaching, and communication on economic development, addressing global issues such as poverty, inequality, and social justice. [1]

Later directors included Mike Faber (1982–87), John Toye (1987 to 1997); Keith Bezanson (1997–2004); Lawrence Haddad (2004–2014) and Melissa Leach (2014-2023).

The current director of IDS is Professor Peter Taylor.

In partnership with the University of Sussex, IDS has ranked first in the world for development studies every year since 2016, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject. [2]  

Structure and research

IDS consists of ten research clusters or teams which concentrate their research on specific angles of development.

IDS has engaged in teaching since 1973 when the first MPhil course in development began. [1] Currently it teaches at postgraduate and doctorate level and has been awarded accreditation for its teaching programme by the European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADI).

IDS offers nine master's courses and two PhD degrees. [3]

Funding

IDS is a registered charity. [4] The top five funders of IDS are: [5]

With the University of Sussex, IDS offer a range of scholarship opportunities to help fund MA degree students. [6] [7]

Notable academics

Current academics

Past academics

Notable alumni

See also

References

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