The academic year 2023-2024 already looks amazing! The MOOC course Essentials in Development Studies pilot will be launched, and a comprehensive list of both new and existing courses will be offered. Get to know more about our upcoming catalogue offer and get ready to engage with our courses.
The new DocNet member, Emilio tells us about his experience in conducting research in Latin America and in analyzing participatory structures in governmental organizations. Emilio also shares his insights regarding the role that academia should play in societal impact and what inspires him the most.
UniPID was pleased to co-host a wonderful onsite Conference Reception where Suvi Baloch’s master’s thesis was awarded for its critical thinking and innovative conceptualizations.
In connection with the annual Development Days Conference, the DocShop 2023: “How to write a good research proposal” took place in a reflective and multi-disciplinary atmosphere. In case you could not participate, no worries, here you have the 5 takeaway aspects you should consider when...
Meeri Tiensuu, Education Specialist coordinating the development of the MOOC course Essentials in Development Studies at UniPID has been inspired by three key aspects reflected by Professor Henning Melber. As the team continues working on the organization of the course, get motivated with this...
Meet Salla! Salla is the teacher behind one of the popular UniPID virtual studies: “Social protection and health: definitions, policy goals, and global examples”. As she gets ready to offer this course for the third time, Salla shares her thoughts and reflections on her experiences of hosting a...
UNU-WIDER brings a unique perspective to UniPID. Although not a university in its traditional sense, UNU-WIDER has a long history contributing to the education and capacity development of development experts. They focus on engaging in short-term capacity development opportunities, and maintaining...
On 2 December 2022 UniPID celebrated its 20th anniversary with 6 themes that are in the core of the network’s actions!
Saara Pirhonen, Vice Observer Member of the UniPID Board and master’s student of Sociology in Tampere University, ponders how regular degree students can get motivated and hands-on involved in global responsibility work.