Are you conducting (or interested in) research that tackles global challenges and benefits developing countries? The Global Challenges Doctoral Centre (GCDC) is delighted to announce the launch of ‘GCDC Hangouts’ – a monthly, interdisciplinary event focusing on research that addresses global challenges.

The Centre’s first GCDC Hangout will take place on Wednesday, 13 November, from 13.00-14.00 in CE329 (third floor of Cornwallis East), and everyone is welcome – whether you are a GCDC-funded PhD, a GCDC affiliate student, a Master’s student, a postdoc, a supervisor or just vaguely interested in research that addresses global challenges, do come along! The session will include a catered lunch and plenty of time for networking and discussion.

The inaugural session will be led by GCDC director, Dr Beth Breeze and is entitled, ‘Philanthropy and the Sustainable Development Goals: what role for private donors?’. Beth will discuss the pros and cons of philanthropic individuals and institutions becoming involved in tackling global challenges and invite you to share your perspectives.

More information about the session and the GCDC is available here and you can book your place by emailing Grace Grussenmeyer at: kentgcdc@kent.ac.uk.