Humans of ID
LSE Department of International Development
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S4E2 S4, E2: Professor Deborah James: an anthropological perspective on ethical development
In this episode, Professor Deborah James gives an anthropological perspective on ethics and ethical development, drawing on years of research and professional experience in South Africa and the UK.…
S4E1 S4, E1: Power, Practice, and Principles: Dr. Duncan Green on Ethical Development
What does it mean to approach development ethically—not just in theory, but in practice, amid complexity, power dynamics, and imperfect systems? In this episode, Dr. Duncan Green shares reflections…
S3E10 S3, E10: Interdisciplinarity – From Paralysis to Practice
As we approach graduation, we students are now faced with the task of combining academic learning with practical development work. Discussions with classmates have revealed shared uncertainties about…
S3E9 S3, E9: South Asian Paradigms: Reimagining Economics and Women's Work in Pakistan
The gender gap in labour force participation (LFP) is not just an economic issue; it is a reflection of the broader societal challenges that women in Pakistan face. The World Bank reports that only…
S3E8 S3, E8: Carrying on the Legacy, Life After LSE: Opportunities Exist
This episode, guest Mia Fraser talks about her journey and legacy to LSE while exploring the transformative paths LSE alumni's can navigate the myriad of opportunities available to graduates beyond…
S3E7 S3, E7: Consulting for Change: Insights from Amelia Prestage
Curious about the world of development consultancy? Join us for a captivating conversation with Amelia Prestage, Chief Operation Officer for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Palladium, and an…
S3E6 S3, E6: Breaking Boundaries: Professor Naila Kabeer's Odyssey in Gender, Development, and Academia
Embark on an inspiring journey with Professor Naila Kabeer as she shares the extraordinary chapters of her path so far! Explore the challenges she overcame, delve into her experiences in Bangladesh,…
S3E5 S3, E5: Harmonizing Voices: Blending Journalism, Academia and Humanity
Dr. Omar Al-Ghazzi, from the London School of Economics, shares his captivating journey through academia, offering listeners a unique perspective on pursuing passions while upholding essential…
S3E4 S3, E4: Humanitarian AA Meeting: Pursuing Aid Agencies and Academia
Learn about the intricacies when mitigating a crisis that needs aid alongside LSE’s assistant professor Myfanwy James! Tune into the conversation on the complexities of how aid agencies navigate…
S3E3 S3, E3: A Humanitarians Legal Guide: Navigating International Law
Hop on the train and journey into the arena of international law alongside LSE's law Professor Gerry Simpson! Join us as we delve into the complexities of navigating the intersection between war…
S3E2 S3, E2: Textbook Case of Success: Academia in the Development Field
Devoting her life to the study of African Political Economy, Professor Catherine Boone, based at the London School of Economics, delves into the complexities of her four-decade-long academic career.…
S3E1 S3, E1: From Physics and Activism: It’s Never Too Late To Get Into Development
From Physics to activism in Latin America, senior strategic advisor at Oxfam Great Britain and Professor in Practice in International Development, Dr Duncan Green explores the prospects, skills and…
S2E2 S2, E2: Making development more accessible
In this episode Angeliki and Ziyaad explore how to make development a topic that is accessible for all. This draws on an article by PHD student Pauline Jerrentup entitled “‘Who knows what? The…
S2E1 S2, E1: Introducing the MSc programmes at LSE Department of International Development
The Humans of ID Podcast is back for 2023 with a brand new series! In this first episode of season two, MSc students Alice, Angeliki, Joe, and Ziyaad speak about the four different master's…
S1E6 S1, E6: Social Entrepreneurship and Development
After an exam-induced break over the summer, the Humans of ID podcast is back! In this episode, host Nune Harutyunyan chats to fellow MSc student in Development Management, Becky Asselin. Becky…
S1E5 S1, E5: Changing Fields: From Academia to Development
In this week’s episode, Nune chats with her fellow development management coursemate, Maria Jose Lopez Signiorelli about her change of career path from a research assistant/sociologist to an…
S1E4 S1, E4: Health Practice and Policy in Development
This week’s host Emily Campbell Harry is joined by Radh Siddiquee and Carolina Delgado Fernández who are students at the MSc in Health and International Development programme. They speak about their…
S1E3 S1, E3: International Women's Day Special: Gender Equality
To mark International Women’s Day 2022, Sheren chats with MSc Students Shanyce Morris and Marta Perich about the issue of gender inequality. The guests share their experiences of daily gender bias as…
S1E2 S1, E2: Latin America: Development and Public Policy
In the this week’s episode, Nuné chats with MSc students Henrique Góes and Luis Guitérrez Rojas about development in their home countries of Brazil and Colombia. Both guests discuss their interests…
S1E1 S1, E1: Humans of ID: Introduction
In the first episode, we meet the team (MSc students in the Department Emily, Nune and Sheren) who speak about life at LSE and in London more generally, what brought them to the UK and what led them…
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Humans of ID has published 20 episodes since February 2022, covering topics in Science, Social Sciences.
Humans of ID is currently declining with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 28m.
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