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Winter course: Development in Theory and Practice

New course likely of interest to IDRN members… ——- *New course, Term 2, IAR 515, Development in Theory and Practice, Wednesdays 2-5pm, CK Choi Building, Room 120* Curious about how international development works at the grassroots level? And how it doesn’t work? … Continue reading

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Introducing IDRN’s Field Debrief Series – Nov. 26th

The Liu Institute for Global Issues and the International Development Research Network (IDRN) present: Field Debrief and Brown Bag Lunch: A discussion on conducting fieldwork in challenging locations Are you preparing for fieldwork in a remote or otherwise challenging location and … Continue reading

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International Roundtable on Artisanal Gold Mining (Dec 1-3)

IDRN is pleased to be a part of the upcoming International Roundtable on Artisanal Gold Mining (AGM) being hosted at UBC Dec 1-3. Interdisciplinary experts and emerging scholars from around the world will be participating in the 3 day event. … Continue reading

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Nov 12: IDRN Recrutiment Meeting

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Panelists confirmed for IDRN Annual Event 2015

Check out the panel members we have coming to our April 1st networking night! We will be hearing from representatives of MSF, OXFAM, VIDEA, and UBC’s Institute of Mining Engineering.    

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IDRN Annual Event 2015

Join us for another excellent networking night to promote collaboration and dialogue between students, researchers and practitioners engaged in development work. This free event will feature a keynote talk by Eric Holt-Gimenez, Executive Director of Food First, networking opportunities with … Continue reading

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JAN 30: WELCOME BACK SOCIAL + FILM!

Please RSVP! Film Trailer here: http://vimeo.com/26538549

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IDRN Open House! Wed. Nov 6, 419 AERL 11:30am-1:30pm

The International Development Research Network (IDRN) PRESENTS: IDRN Annual Open House Check us out on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/60038390 —————————————————————— Join us to learn more about this year’s activities and ways you can get involved! Wed., Nov 6th, 11:30am-1:30pm – Rm 419, … Continue reading

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EVENT
Film Screening: The World Before Her | *Award Winning* |
20 March 5-7pm

The International Development Research Network and the Liu Institute for Global Issues present Wednesday, March 20, 5:00pm-7:00pm Liu Institute for Global Issues (Multipurpose Room) RSVP now! (limited space): idrn.ubc [at] gmail.com “Indian-Canadian filmmaker Nisha Pahuja’s documentary …[is a] thought-provoking film … Continue reading

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Film Screening: The World Before Her | *Award Winning* |
20 March 5-7pm

Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA), isa seven-year research program launched in 2012 and jointly funded by the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) and Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC). CARIAA supports collaborative, interdisciplinary research in … Continue reading

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