Camsed- Cambridge Society for Social and Economic Development

CAMSED (Cambridge Society for Social and Economic Development) is an initiative of postgraduate students of the Centre of Development Studies at Cambridge.

The primary objective of CAMSED is to “promote and constitute a space for the academic discussion of research and policies related to social and economic development, from a multidisciplinary perspective”. To this end, the Society provides a forum for students and academics involved in the Centre of Development Studies for discussion, critical evaluation and dissemination of research and ideas in

this field. It organises regular seminars and conferences related to the field of Development Studies, and seeks to collaborate with similarly-motivated societies and individuals around the world. It also plans cultural and social events as a means to create healthy interaction among its members and provide space for free exchange of ideas. In the current global context, poverty, inequality, stagnant economic growth, lack of personal freedoms and under-provision of healthcare and education are some of the most important and enduring challenges for Development. CAMSED is convinced, that owing to their diverse and holistic nature, solutions to these problems cannot be sought from any one particular academic field. The Society, therefore, combines insights from a broad range of disciplines, and the research of its members includes topics ranging from trade, finance, industrial policy, agricultural development and resource management, to social mobility, poverty, education and institutional change. Cambridge has a rich history in Development Studies and a multi-disciplinary approach to the subject. The founders of the field, Sir Hans Singer and Dudley Seers were educated at this University. In their tradition, several prominent thinkers have contributed further to the understanding of economic, social and political developments across the globe. These contributions have come from a range of disciplines such as economics, history, philosophy, sociology and law with distinguished Cambridge academics such as Alfred Marshall, John Maynard Keynes, Joan Robinson, Nicholas Kaldor, Amartya Sen, Bertrand Russell, Karl Popper, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Eric Hobsbawm, Anthony Giddens and several others taking the lead. CAMSED seeks to follow in those footsteps and contribute to this exceptional and venerable tradition through its membership.

04/05/2022

The CAMSED Students for Diversity Essay writing competition invites original submissions on the topic-The differential impact of Covid-19 on different social groups - lived experiences, challenges, and the road ahead.

As the world continues to experience and emerge from the effects of COVID-19, a crucial question that we need to ask is - how has the pandemic impacted different social groups and populations across the globe? We are seeking narratives rooted in lived experiences of different social groups across the pandemic, and would love to hear your thoughts on the subject.

The top three essays will receive a certificate from CAMSED and a prize money of GBP 50 each. Submissions must be 2000 words or less, and submitted no later than 27thMay 2022. Participants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate programme at the University of Cambridge.

For more information, visit our website https://camsed.uk/ or mail us at [email protected]

Call for Contributions: CAMSED's Living Library

19/03/2022

****To students of the ‘21-’22 Development Studies MPhil****

We are all grateful to be studying alongside such a diverse range of people with experiences from all over the world and in all sorts of activities. Have you ever wondered how you will manage to get to know everyone before we all go our separate ways?

That’s why CAMSED wants to lend a hand in making sure that our unique stories can be shared around the cohort. Over the final months of our course, we’ll be publishing a series of *interviews* with Development Studies students about their experiences in life, academia and work!

The first edition is here, featuring Imad: https://camsed.uk/2022/02/17/issue-1-imad/

*And now, we need you!*

If you have a story to share - whether large or small, challenging or inspiring - fill in this form + will be in touch to organise a chat.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccAnRhjoqq2rODJI3xth_vzEcrxBDafnIcDFyTBXjZ4KznQA/viewform

// We would particularly like to focus on the experiences of people from marginalised identities in development studies academia or policy, including your experiences of the course. //

// Finally, please note that the CAMSED Living Library is aimed at capturing the personal stories of our cohort. If you would like to talk about your academic work, please sign-up for the Camsed Student series here: https://forms.gle/PWsJUbgPxvnf2gNr9 //

Call for Contributions: CAMSED's Living Library ****To students of the ‘21-’22 Development Studies MPhil**** We are all grateful to be studying alongside such a diverse range of people with experiences from all over the world and in all sorts of activities. Have you ever wondered how you will manage to get to know everyone before we all go ou...

21/02/2022

Careers in Charities Panel on Tuesday 22 Feb, 18:00 by Careers Service, University of Cambridge, at the Babbage Lecture Theatre (Please register via the link: https://app.joinhandshake.co.uk/stu/events/14651)

Highlights include:
Craig Pemblington, from Charity Works- the UK’s largest and best known charity graduate scheme;
Brooke Hornby, from Cambridge-based charity Red Balloon, supporting young people’s access to education when they have challenges with mental health or trauma. Brooke will join in person;
Aisling Leow, Head of analytics with Against Malaria
Beth Craig-Geen, Priority Projects Officer at WaterAid,
Charlotte Owen Foundation and Community Fundraising Manager at SmartWorks;
Rachel Woolf, founder of Street Storage supporting over 250 people sleeping out or in vulnerable housing in London. Rachel will join in person.

14/02/2022

Recorded Video of Student Series: Income Metrics & Poverty Models by Biagio Rosso

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10/02/2022

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CHARITIES
FESTIVAL 2022 by Careers Service, University of Cambridge

Please book the live events via: https://cam.joinhandshake.co.uk/

If interested, you may find out more on:
https://www.careers.cam.ac.uk/international-development-charities