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International Development Research @ Cambridge

 

The World Social Science Forum 2018 is the fourth in a series of international, interdisciplinary social science conferences focusing on contemporary global challenges. The Forum will address the issue of security for all people in an equitable and sustainable world.

The World Social Science Forum 2018 will be hosted by Kyushu University, supported by Science Council of Japan (SCJ) and by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).

Theme:   

Security and Equality for Sustainable Futures

Sub-themes:

1. Sustainability and security
2. Cybersecurity, cyberattacks, hybrid warfare
3. Human security
4. Security and the 2030 Agenda
5. Globalization, diversity and cultures of belonging
6. Development and inclusion in urban and rural areas
7. Gender equality and security
8. Health, safety and biosecurity 
9. Freedom, democracy and security

 

Please read more about the submission of session proposals and key dates here.

Date: 
Tuesday, 25 September, 2018 - 09:00 to Friday, 28 September, 2018 - 17:00
Event location: 
Fukuoka, Japan

Welcome to Cambridge Global Challenges

Cambridge Global Challenges is the Interdisciplinary Research Centre (IRC) of the University of Cambridge that aims to enhance the contribution of its research towards addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, with a particular focus on the poorest half of the world’s population.

 

Join the Interdisciplinary Research Centre

Register to Cambridge Global Challenges and to the IRC's mailing list here.

 

Learn about the support we provide 

Learn how Cambridge Global Challenges can support your research here.

 

Contact us

coordinator@gci.cam.ac.uk​