The MSc in Global Development at the University of Copenhagen is a two-year degree programme taught in English.
Globalization has changed the living conditions across the world. Rapid economic growth in large parts of Asia and Latin America has lifted billions of people out of poverty, while many still continue to live in poverty. The MSc in Global Development provides graduates with the qualifications required to understand, analyse and act in this new and globalized world. The study programme will provide
07/06/2019
Air pollution is a major public health issue across many major African cities, now surpassing unsafe water, unsafe sanitation, and childhood malnutrition as one of the leading causes of premature deaths.
Africa is home to some of the world’s most polluted cities—here’s why the air quality is not improving Only seven of the 54 African countries are home to "real-time air pollution monitors."
29/04/2019
With all his wit and showmanship, the late Hans Rosling demonstrates how everything we thought we knew about population growth is wrong.
DON'T PANIC — Hans Rosling showing the facts about population READ MORE: http://goo.gl/PP6lCl HELP TRANSLATE SUBTITLES — http://goo.gl/6xQHDv LICENSE — Please show this film in schools and other educational settings! By...
21/04/2019
A follow-up to a previous post.
This article elaborates on the crucial and indispensable role played by humanitarian organizations in natural disaster recovery, yet highlights the dire need for more funding to truly rebuild communities and create sustainable livelihoods.
Amid a Cyclone’s Floods and Destruction, Mozambique Finds Shards of Hope Our correspondent found both sorrow and resilience in one of the poorest corners of the planet after a savage storm left tens of thousands homeless.
04/04/2019
A recent cyclone off the coast of Southern Africa has left many without shelter and food. Many GD graduates go on to work in humanitarian organizations to serve people in these critical conditions!
No Roofs, No Roads, No Bread: Cyclone Devastates Parts of Southeastern Africa Cyclone Idai brought punishing rains and winds to Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, causing a humanitarian emergency as severe as those in war zones.
01/04/2019
The first-year class at Global Development has just returned from fieldwork in Tanzania. Here are some pictures of their adventures!
26/03/2019
GD United had their final game of the season today! Way to go team!
22/03/2019
CPH:DOX, a documentary festival, takes place in Copenhagen from March 20 - 31. Many documentaries and discussions on climate, refugees, democracy and contemporary politics, migration, and many other development-related topics. Supplement your education with a fun and approachable introduction to some new views on development!
Program A-Z I CPH:DOX program a-z, kan finde trailere og informationer omkring alle de dokumentarer, der har deltaget i festivalen gennem tiden.
Global Development Open House: Thursday 21 February 2019!
If you are in Copenhagen and wish to learn more about the Global Development program from current faculty members and students, come by our Open House this Thursday 21 February.
More information can be found at the link below!
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15/02/2019
A friendly reminder that the application deadline for EU/EEA/Swiss students is on 1 March! Follow the link to apply!
https://studies.ku.dk/masters/global-development/
08/02/2019
Ed Glaeser, Professor of Economics at Harvard University, highlights the avenues of future research best fit to address increased flows of rural-urban migration in developing countries. How can cities best adapt to these intensified flows to create more accommodating spatial structures and urban planning?
The spacial structure of cities in developing countries Professor Ed Glaeser outlines key policy challenges related to the spacial structure of cities in developing countries and the research needed to address the...
28/01/2019
With the interdisciplinary data collection skills and nuanced understanding of urbanization processes garnered throughout the first two semesters of the program, Global Development students are well prepared to assess 21st century urban trends.
https://voxdev.org/topic/infrastructure-urbanisation/satellite-imagery-future-tracking-urban-markets
22/01/2019
Although there is much focus on the international flow of refugees, there are still many internally displaced people fleeing conflict at home.
The Global Development: Theories, Facts, and Current Issues class seeks to elucidate the forces driving these complex issues.
Nigeria is on edge with multiple internal security conflicts as it prepares for tense elections Boko Haram gets international headlines, but Nigeria is dealing with several internal security challenges in the run-up to elections