Institute of Environment
Globalisation and world development group
Aims
The aims of this School of Geography group are to:
- build on the School of Geography's strength in balancing academic and more policy-related research and outputs;
- develop joint work and synergies within the School of Geography;
- continue working with larger teams and networks, in the UK and globally.
Projects
Areas of research include:
- the impact of western overseas volunteering on development goals;
- the wider impacts of globalisation on people's working lives.
Funding for these projects ranges from government (the Department of International Development; the Department of Education) to the ESRC and other award bodies.
Academic staff
- Prof Andrew Jones
- Dr Joana Barros
Printed from: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/environment/research/globaldev
Date printed: 25/05/2012