Events
We hold events throughout the year, both independently and jointly with UKCDR members. We also promote events on behalf of our members that are of interest to the research for international development sector.
Past event
Virtual dialogue: What have we learned from funding COVID-19 research across the globe?
2 Nov 2021
This dialogue will facilitate discussion on what global funders have learnt from funding COVID-19 research, with a specific focus on low-and middle-income countries. These lessons provide an opportunity to inform future funding and research practice in epidemics and pandemics.
Past event
COVID-19 Research in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
29 Mar 2021
Watch the event recording here. This meeting brought together global research funders, with the community of researchers to discuss Covid-19 research in low- and middle-income countries. Topics included Clinical research; Health systems & indirect impacts of COVID-19; Transmission; and One Health.
Past event
Supporting the COP26 priorities through research on international development and climate change
12 Nov 2020
UKCDR invites you to their upcoming, Supporting the COP26 priorities through research on international development and climate change. This event is intended to showcase impacts resulting from UK-funded research, to share learning and to provide networking opportunities.
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Research enablers for impact: Accelerating the impact of the UK’s investment in international development research
29 Sep 2020
We invite you to join us at a virtual event hosted by UKCDR: Research enablers for impact – accelerating the impact of the UK’s investment in international development...
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Preventing Harm in Research: Safeguarding in International Development Research
1 Jul 2020
This live virtual event, targeted at the research community, aims to raise awareness of the new guidance on safeguarding in international development research, increase understanding of the definition of safeguarding in the context of international development research, and highlight how the research community can use it. Further, we will reflect on safeguarding considerations in the context of COVID-19.
Past event
Pre-Business Case Early Market Engagement Event for the Research Commissioning Centre
20 Feb 2020
DFID’s Research and Evidence Division (RED) is considering changing the way that they commission research through competition. They are developing a Business Case to create a...
Past event
Healthy Cities: Affordable Housing & Sustainable Infrastructure
21 May 2019
Everyone understands the importance of having a place to call ‘home’, but with people around the world moving into cities at an unprecedented rate, this is getting harder...
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Building Back Trust: Demonstrating Research Impact
7 Nov 2018
In a world becoming increasingly sceptical of the role and value of ‘expertise’, how can we ensure that social science research remains relevant, valued and utilised? Do we need to alter the way in which we communicate research in the face of this scepticism and, if so, how?