Humans of ID
Episodes
S4, E2: Professor Deborah James: an anthropological perspective on ethical development
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor Deborah James gives an anthropological perspective on ethics and ethical development, drawing on years of research and prof...
S4, E1: Power, Practice, and Principles: Dr. Duncan Green on Ethical Development
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to approach development ethically—not just in theory, but in practice, amid complexity, power dynamics, and imperfect systems? In ...
S3, E10: Interdisciplinarity – From Paralysis to Practice
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach graduation, we students are now faced with the task of combining academic learning with practical development work. Discussions with cl...
S3, E9: South Asian Paradigms: Reimagining Economics and Women's Work in Pakistan
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S3, E8: Carrying on the Legacy, Life After LSE: Opportunities Exist
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S3, E7: Consulting for Change: Insights from Amelia Prestage
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about the world of development consultancy? Join us for a captivating conversation with Amelia Prestage, Chief Operation Officer for Europe, t...
S3, E6: Breaking Boundaries: Professor Naila Kabeer's Odyssey in Gender, Development, and Academia
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on an inspiring journey with Professor Naila Kabeer as she shares the extraordinary chapters of her path so far! Explore the challenges she ove...
S3, E5: Harmonizing Voices: Blending Journalism, Academia and Humanity
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Omar Al-Ghazzi, from the London School of Economics, shares his captivating journey through academia, offering listeners a unique perspective on p...
S3, E4: Humanitarian AA Meeting: Pursuing Aid Agencies and Academia
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the intricacies when mitigating a crisis that needs aid alongside LSE’s assistant professor Myfanwy James! Tune into the conversation on...
S3, E3: A Humanitarians Legal Guide: Navigating International Law
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 complexitie...
S3, E2: Textbook Case of Success: Academia in the Development Field
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Devoting her life to the study of African Political Economy, Professor Catherine Boone, based at the London School of Economics, delves into the compl...
S3, E1: From Physics and Activism: It’s Never Too Late To Get Into Development
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Physics to activism in Latin America, senior strategic advisor at Oxfam Great Britain and Professor in Practice in International Development, Dr ...
S2, E2: Making development more accessible
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Paulin...
S2, E1: Introducing the MSc programmes at LSE Department of International Development
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S1, E6: Social Entrepreneurship and Development
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 D...
S1, E5: Changing Fields: From Academia to Development
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Nune chats with her fellow development management coursemate, Maria Jose Lopez Signiorelli about her change of career path f...
S1, E4: Health Practice and Policy in Development
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Internat...
S1, E3: International Women's Day Special: Gender Equality
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To mark International Women’s Day 2022, Sheren chats with MSc Students Shanyce Morris and Marta Perich about the issue of gender inequality. The gue...
S1, E2: Latin America: Development and Public Policy
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the this week’s episode, Nuné chats with MSc students Henrique Góes and Luis Guitérrez Rojas about development in their home countries of Braz...
S1, E1: Humans of ID: Introduction
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 generall...