International Institute of Social Studies

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Highlights

2024-25 MA batch write about development

Best student essays on society, gender, conflict and decoloniality

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Development Studies - is this the MA for you?

Develop a critical understanding of major debates, theories and interventions in development studies

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Realising Palestinian Self-Determination and State Sovereignty: What next?

Call for conference papers - deadline 15 January 2026

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  • Pedalling through the gig economy

    Dr Roy Huijsmans explores the highs and lows of young people working as food delivery couriers on Studio Erasmus
    Roy Huijsmans on stage speaking with Geert Maarse on Studio Erasmus
  • Forgotten crises of war

    Dr Bilge Sahin and Innocent Mazombo (Rescue for Vulnerable Persons) unpack the complexities of justice, resilience and the lived realities of women and girls in
    Bilge Sahin
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    Meet ISS online to learn more about our study programmes. Drop by the virtual booths to have a chat, watch the videos and download the information materials.
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