www.wids.org.uk / www.u8development.org.uk
WIDS is one of the largest student-led development summits taking place in the UK. We aim to encourage a critical debate among the leading political actors of today and our students to raise awareness of development issues. In 2006 we attracted 30 speakers from 6 continents to come to Warwick University, in an effort to raise awareness of development issues to both a lay and a knowledgeable audience.
WIDS Summit 2010:
This year's summit will be held from November 19th-21st 2010 at the Maths & Statistics Building at the University of Warwick, with the overarching theme of "Resources, Crisis and Conflict-facing up to the new decade" Through a range of exciting speakers such as UNICEF and DFID the UN and senior academices!
Don’t miss out on getting involved in one of next year’s biggest events!
A BIT ABOUT US:
Founded in 2006, the International Development Society (IDS) aims to be a forum for students interested in development issues. Through information, education and action we hope to engage students with questions on global development, and to provide a platform to enable them to get actively involved.
What we do:
1.Warwick International Development Summit (WIDS)
Our biggest event is the annually organised Warwick International Development Summit. Held in November, it brings together stakeholders from different sectors in development - from governments, civil society organisations, academia, international institutions and the private sector in both developed and developing countries - to reconcile policy, practice and theory through critical engagement and constructive debate.
2. Post-Summit Magazine
After the summit a magazine is published covering the main issues raised in further detail. Magazines are available to download from our website www.wids.org.uk or grab a hardcopy at the Fresher’s stall or any society event.
3.The U8
The U8 is a non-partisan student network aiming to inspire and facilitate shared learning and inclusive global dialogue amongst students in the field of international development.
It currently has 26 members from 11 countries which communicate regularly on forums on the U8 website to share research outcomes and discuss issues from different cultural backgrounds and experiences.
The Warwick U8 Group is part of the Warwick International Development Society and will organise regular forum discussions in campus, including talks, film screenings and cultural events. If you want to take part in the global discussions, sign up on the site www.u8development.org.uk.
4. Careers Events:
In Co-operation with the Warwick Careers Service, the WIDS organises several events informing students about career opportunities in international development. To date, we held panel presentations made up of representatives from the media/academia, NGOs, government and the private sector to talk about their respective experiences.
5. Awareness Raising Events:
Beyond the Warwick International Development Summit itself, we plan one-off events throughout the year, including campaigns, concerts, film showings, talks and presentations.
6. Joint Events: Warwick based, National and International
WIDS further collaborates with other societies(Amnesty/HumFed/STAR etc.)
As a member of the Warwick Humanitarian Societies Federation (WHF), we are in close contact with other humanitarian societies on campus.
The U8 network allows continual contact with national and international universities, including trips to Cambridge and Oxford’s International Development
7. Socials!!! :)
No need to say a lot about this! We do have other interests other than international development, and partying is one of them! Socials are planned throughout the year both on and off campus and we would love to meet YOU there!