Outline

The increased diversification of the ODA funding portfolio brings new opportunities for research institutions to engage in development-focused research through schemes like GCRF and the Newton Fund. But what does it mean to do research for development ethically and effectively? How are researchers’ roles and expectations changing to meet the demands for impactful research? How should we engage with partners, decision makers and communities across cultural, gender and socioeconomic divides? What new pressures do research managers and research officers face to meet compliance requirements?

These lunchtime series aims to bring together researchers, students and facilitators to learn, discuss and share insights on specific aspects of ODA-funded research in an informal, interactive and thought-provoking space. Each event will take place at Oxford and SOAS with audiences connected via webcast and live tweet.

Series schedule:

Research for development (R4D): what is it and what ethical challenges does it pose? 14 Nov 2019, OXFORDIntegrating gender planning in research development and praxis. 16 Jan 2020, SOAS

The joys and tribulations of co-production? 16 Feb 2020, OXFORD

Capacity building: for whom and for what? 13 Mar 2020, OXFORD

Development impact – are we getting it right? 23 Apr 2020, OXFORDSafeguarding in difficult contexts. 14 May 2020, SOAS

International research and funding governance: how to navigate the tensions. 18 Jun 2020, SOAS

THE SOAS-OXFORD RESEARCH FOR DEVELOPMENT (R4D) LUNCHTIME SERIES