
Leaders in Sustainable Development regional workshopWriting for Development (Cambridge)
Date: 10/03/23
Duration:14:30-16:30 (GMT)
Location:University of Cambridge
Learn about the principles of development and how they apply to research in this workshop
This workshop will introduce Scholars to the theory, discussion, and practice of development concepts and principles, and how they apply to individual research. In this workshop Scholars will explore:
- Who the main actors and institutions in development are
- What skills and expertise are required as a researcher working in the field of development
- How to use the language and communication of development (and typical language faux pas!)
- The factors that impede development progress
- What impedes development progress – the main issues you see in your own field of expertise
- What practical tips and frameworks you can learn and use when applying your degree to the field of development, and how to excel in this field
Scholars will leave the workshop with a holistic overview of writing for development and will have practised making connections and intersections between their research and development. This session offers foundational learning to support Scholars during their academic studies as well as providing essential skills to help take on social impact projects after their scholarship.
This workshop will be hosted in-person – further details about the location will be available nearer the time.
This workshop will be run by AccessEd, a non-profit organisation aimed at promoting fair access to university for all young people. Alongside running in-school programmes for under-represented pupils, they also work with researchers across the world, training them to focus on outreach and public engagement skills, career readiness, and leadership development. AccessEd workshops are designed and delivered by qualified teachers and academics with extensive experience of training researchers across the UK and internationally.