As part of the pre-conference programme for the Development Days Conference 2026, we offer engaging events designed for master’s students and doctoral researchers (Master’s Workshop and DevDays DocShop), as well as a Public Forum open to all attendees.
Pre-conference events (Wednesday 25 February 2026)
12.00–15.00 DevDays Master’s Workshop
13.00–15.00 DevDays DocShop
17.00–19.00 Public Forum
Master’s Workshop 2026: Navigating the Road to Completion
The Finnish Society for Development Research (FSDR) and Finnish University Partnerships for International Development (UniPID) warmly welcome master’s students to a Master’s thesis workshop organised as part of the Development Days Conference 2026.
Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026
Time: 12.00–15.00
Location: University of Helsinki and Online (the exact location will be confirmed to registered students closer to the workshop date)
Registration: Register by 8 February 2026 here.
You can read the full concept note here.
For inquiries about the workshop, please contact Heini-Emilia Saari: heini-emilia.saari@helsinki.fi.
Development Days DocShop 2026: “Beyond Academia: Doing Development Research in Different Fields”
The Finnish Society for Development Research (FSDR), together with the Finnish University Partnership for International Development (UniPID) and the Doctoral Programme of Political, Societal and Regional Changes (PSRC) at the University of Helsinki, warmly welcomes all interested participants to join the DevDays DocShop 2026 to reflect on possibilities for doing development research beyond academia.
Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026
Time: 13.00–15.00
Location: University of Helsinki and online (details about the venue and meeting link will be shared with registered participants closer to the event date)
Registration: The DocShop is free of charge for DocNet members and SusTra doctoral students. However, prior registration is required. Ensure your seat by filling out the form by 15 February 2026 here.
You can read the full concept note of the event here. For inquiries, please contact: unipid-info@uef.fi.
Public Forum: “Whose Future? Global Visions in a Contested World”
Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026
Time: 17.00–19.00 | Location: Think Corner
The Public Forum will feature the DevDays2026 keynote speakers (Walden Bello, Robtel Neajai Pailey, and Alfredo Saad-Filho). Co-organized by Global Visions and the Finnish Society for Development Research, the event is free and open to the public. The discussion will be filmed and available via livestream and on the Global Visions YouTube channel.
You can read the description and register here.