Hilary 2008

Saturday 2nd Week (26 Jan 2008). Wadham College

Time: 2-7pm (time to go to Alternative Careers Fair first)

The final programme for the day may be downloaded from here.

Looking for a career in International Development? Want an introduction to the concept, theory and practice of development issues? The IDC Oxford provides a broad perspective on different issues facing the world today. A quick glance at the day's offerings:

• A workshop on Climate and Development - Climate Change Policy
• A lecture on Macroeconomic Theory bought to you by top Oxford Economist
• A workshop on Gender and Development in the developing world
• A presentation by Médecins Sans Frontières on Health and Development - working in crisis situations
• A workshop on Save the Children's role in International Development
• A quick look at recruitment and career opportunities through these speakers
• Access to all of Oxford's student charities and volunteering organisations - how to get involved
• The chance to meet more development-orientated people (and a light lunch!)

And of course, an Introduction to International Development - the opening address by Dr. Daleep Mukarji, Director of Christian Aid, one of the UK's largest international charities.