It was particularly pleasing to be asked to 'moderate' the debate on Aid to Africa: is it necessary? between 4 PhD candidates from the School of International Relations.

My own postgraduate research was conducted at the Centre for African Studies in Edinburgh University and I have direct experience of the issue from my work with Oxfam and Friends of the International. A packed audience in the New Arts Building heard speeches and responses which were by turn passionate, reflective, challenging and provocative. Congratulations to Ashley, Gladys, Patrick and Steven.