International Institute of Social Studies

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Three students in converstation in the Libraray

ISS Master Open Day!

Join us on 1 June 2024 for ISS Master Open Day, visit the ISS building and explore study opportunities in Development Studies.

MA in Development Studies

Mundus MA in Public Policy

ISS PhD programme

ISS Research

PhD defence by Libby Leher

Finding a pathway to peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through economic interdependency

Meet ISS in your country

Ask all your questions about ISS during one of our many Meet and Greets around the world

Gaza/Israel file

ISS researchers are writing analyses and opinion pieces on the on-going Gaza/Israel crisis

Innovating Indonesia’s tech industry
ISS Alumni Spotlight: Amartya Gautam
- Thursday 25 Apr 2024
- General
How local scientists are shaping health equity
Dr Zemzem Shigute Shuka shares how Erasmus University's initiatives are spearheading impactful research and education to tackle global health disparities
- Wednesday 17 Apr 2024
- General
Social accountability in Morocco, Tunisia and Lebanon
This book showcases citizen-strategies in three Arab societies to make national authorities more responsive, transparent and effective in their service delivery
- Thursday 11 Apr 2024
- Publication

ISS Major webinar session 2024
Join these free webinars with information on the ISS MA programme including a Q&A with current students and staff. Register to one or more webinars.
- Friday 5 Apr 2024, 13:39 - Thursday 23 May 2024, 13:39
- Webinar
The impact of sanctions on Iran’s military spending
In this Development Research Seminar, Sajjad Dizaji investigates whether and to what extent sanctions have an effect on Iran's military spending.
- Friday 26 Apr 2024, 13:00 - 14:00
- Performance
PhD defence by Libby Leher
Libby Leher will defend her thesis investigating the conditions necessary to support a sustainable peace in the Middle East
- Friday 26 Apr 2024, 16:00 - 18:00
- PhD defence