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News - 2008
 | Preparing for a Flu Pandemic: Why Mathematical Modelling Can HelpMonday 15th December 2008The insights drawn from the mathematical modelling of pandemic influenza were revealed at an engaging presentation at LIDC. Dr Nim Pathy, of the Department of Zoology at the University of ... Read more |
 | Stolen Smiles: The Health Consequences of Trafficking Women in EuropeMonday 8th December 2008The unspeakable physical and mental suffering experienced by trafficked women in Europe was highlighted at a seminar based on the first comprehensive study of their health. Dr Cathy Zimmerman, of ... Read more |
 | Far from Home: Chinese Farms in AfricaMonday 8th December 2008The complex reality of China’s engagement with agriculture in Africa was explored during a nuanced presentation at LIDC. James Keeley, of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), ... Read more |
 | New Research Challenges Perception of Chinese Business in AfricaMonday 8th December 2008A pioneering study claims the role of Chinese private investment in Africa is now an important asset alongside that of the Chinese state in the continent. Dr Jing Gu, of ... Read more |
 | World AIDS Day: Debates, Research Findings and Film ScreeningsThursday 27th November 2008LIDC members are sharing their AIDS-related research at a series of events to mark World AIDS Day on 1 December. They are highlighting work on diverse topics, ... Read more |
 | China, Africa and The West: Media Representations in a Changing WorldWednesday 26th November 2008The UK media are likely to resort to stereotypes when describing Chinese activities in Africa and they should scrutinise the West’s record in Africa much more closely. That was ... Read more |
 | No Goals at Half-time: What Next for the MDGs? Conference ResourcesThursday 13th November 2008Development experts delivered a mixed verdict on the validity and progress of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and suggested further action at a stimulating conference organised by LIDC. They explored ... Read more |
 | Bloomsbury Scholars Praise Cross-College Collaboration for International DevelopmentFriday 17th October 2008The advantage of working across academic disciplines – the raison d'être of LIDC – has been praised by PhD student scholars carrying out international development research. The two Bloomsbury scholars benefit ... Read more |
 | Politics and Humanity Discussed at Launch of Africa: Altered States, Ordinary MiraclesMonday 6th October 2008Leading Africanist Richard Dowden suggested that power-sharing may work better than first-past-the-post politics in Africa when he launched his acclaimed book about the continent. He spoke about this alternative and ... Read more |
 | PhotoVoice Talk Explores the Power of PhotographyMonday 29th September 2008Staff from the pioneering charity PhotoVoice demonstrated the positive impact of enabling marginalised communities worldwide to express themselves through photography during a fascinating presentation at LIDC. They explained how ... Read more |
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