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Professor Beth Perry
@itsbethperry.bsky.social
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Prof Urban Epistemics (Sheffield Uni) - insatiably curious, firmly undisciplined, research-action. @theurbaninstitute.bsky.social @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social www.sheffield.ac.uk/urban-institute Linked-In /sheffield-urbanism www.tinyurl.com/urbanradar .. more

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Professor Beth Perry @itsbethperry.bsky.social · Sep 5
A rather lengthy episode, seems I needed to talk after the summer...never fear, we have put links to skip ahead to listen to our guests and you can always put it on double speed!

(Some people do I hear...I can't imagine how fast that goes)

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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · 4d
And here's @simonrushton.bsky.social chatting to the very same @goodfellowtom.bsky.social and @itsbethperry.bsky.social on Nepal's uprising and local peace-building processes in Colombia
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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · 4d
Sneak preview of @samburgum.bsky.social speaking to #urbanradar podcast hosts @itsbethperry.bsky.social and @goodfellowtom.bsky.social on this month's radar
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Professor Beth Perry @itsbethperry.bsky.social · 4d
Skibidi, and Oxford Road / Street madness. Listen here for the beginning of my public downfall as I lose all credibility...

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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · 4d
New episode of #UrbanRadar!

In this month’s scan of global urban news, @itsbethperry.bsky.social and @goodfellowtom.bsky.social discuss #HOMELESSNESS in the UK with @samburgum.bsky.social, before turning to the #UPRISING in Nepal with @simonrushton.bsky.social:

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Radar 9: CONFLICT & URBAN TERRITORY - FROM UK HOMELESSNESS TO UPRISING IN NEPAL (+West Bank settlements, +witchcraft, +cars and more)
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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · 4d
New episode of #UrbanRadar!

In this month’s scan of global urban news, @itsbethperry.bsky.social and @goodfellowtom.bsky.social discuss #HOMELESSNESS in the UK with @samburgum.bsky.social, before turning to the #UPRISING in Nepal with @simonrushton.bsky.social:

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Radar 9: CONFLICT & URBAN TERRITORY - FROM UK HOMELESSNESS TO UPRISING IN NEPAL (+West Bank settlements, +witchcraft, +cars and more)
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Professor Beth Perry @itsbethperry.bsky.social · 16d
New episode out now! A great listen for researchers, students, and advocates for knowledge coproduction

Featuring Diana Mitlin, Melanie Lombard, myself & @goodfellowtom.bsky.social

@coprofutures.bsky.social @africancities.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social @unishefplayer.bsky.social
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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · 16d
New #UrbanRadar!

URBAN INFORMALITY & TRANSLOCAL LEARNING

In this feature, we discuss how urban community organisations in the global North - in Manchester & Sheffield - have learned from those in the South.

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Feature 8: URBAN INFORMALITY AND TRANSLOCAL LEARNING - A conversation with Melanie Lombard and Diana Mitlin
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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · 16d
New #UrbanRadar!

URBAN INFORMALITY & TRANSLOCAL LEARNING

In this feature, we discuss how urban community organisations in the global North - in Manchester & Sheffield - have learned from those in the South.

open.spotify.com/episode/1dYQ...

@goodfellowtom.bsky.social @itsbethperry.bsky.social
Feature 8: URBAN INFORMALITY AND TRANSLOCAL LEARNING - A conversation with Melanie Lombard and Diana Mitlin
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Professor Beth Perry @itsbethperry.bsky.social · 19d
I was fortunate enough to interview @andyburnham.bsky.social for #urbanradar podcast and hear first-hand about broken Britain & what is needed to rewire systems and rebalance power

I was convinced by much of it - listen here

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Andy Burnham, the man who would be king
The Greater Manchester mayor has made no secret of his Labour leadership ambitions, but faces significant obstacles
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Urban Institute @theurbaninstitute.bsky.social · 28d
New Paper

“No More Proletariat, or Unhappy People, or Oppressed”: Living Besides and the Collective Sensibilities of “Urban Popular Territories” Open Access

AbdouMaliq Simone

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“No More Proletariat, or Unhappy People, or Oppressed”: Living Besides and the Collective Sensibilities of “Urban Popular Territories”
Abstract. If not resilience, rebellion, or redemption; if not the last will become first; if not the romance with the wretched, how to characterize the pla
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Professor Beth Perry @itsbethperry.bsky.social · 29d
Looking forward to this workshop with @glynowilliams.bsky.social @tshafique.bsky.social and adam abdullah as part of our programme on urban #epistemics

Tues 7th October, online, all day
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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · 29d
What kinds of epistemic violence or justice might we foster when we translate words, concepts and ideas in, out and between places?

Register now for the @theurbaninstitute.bsky.social's #urbanepistemics workshop on "Untranslatable?"

Tues 7th Oct, all day, online

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Untranslatable? The Linguistic Knowledge Politics of Southern Urban Theory
Registration is now open for the "Untranslatable" workshop, organised by the University of Sheffield, Karachi Urban Lab/IBA Karachi, and Lund University.REGISTER HEREThe workshop brings together contr...
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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · 29d
What kinds of epistemic violence or justice might we foster when we translate words, concepts and ideas in, out and between places?

Register now for the @theurbaninstitute.bsky.social's #urbanepistemics workshop on "Untranslatable?"

Tues 7th Oct, all day, online

sheffield.ac.uk/urban-instit...
Untranslatable? The Linguistic Knowledge Politics of Southern Urban Theory
Registration is now open for the "Untranslatable" workshop, organised by the University of Sheffield, Karachi Urban Lab/IBA Karachi, and Lund University.REGISTER HEREThe workshop brings together contr...
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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · 29d
Not in Sheffield? This one is for you

Online book launch of "The Gated City"
Wednesday 24th September, 1700-1800 BST

Register below...

@qurbanist.bsky.social @shardarozena.bsky.social @invisiblemapper.bsky.social @itsbethperry.bsky.social

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Book Launch - The Gated City
The Gated City: Planning Practice and the Challenges of Urban Fragmentation in MexicoThis book launch is  being organised by the Urban Riches theme group, at the Urban Institute.
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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · 29d
In Sheffield - in person event on 18th September - register below

@africancities.bsky.social @goodfellowtom.bsky.social @itsbethperry.bsky.social

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Lecture: The contribution of academics to urban reform coalitions
In this lecture Professor Diana Mitlin of the Global Development Institute and African Cities Research Consortium, University of Manchester, explores how academics engage in politics through their inv...
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Professor Beth Perry @itsbethperry.bsky.social · Sep 5
Just a snapshot of some of the brilliant #co-produced and #participatory research happening across UK Higher Education - and the barriers faced. More problems than solutions at present it seems...hopefully the @coprofutures.bsky.social can make a useful contribution in this space
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Urban Institute @theurbaninstitute.bsky.social · Sep 3
New evidence of barriers to co-produced research
The Co-Pro Futures project team is excited to share a new report synthesising the evidence gathered through the Co-Pro Futures Inquiry’s national Call for Evidence and Ideas.

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New evidence of barriers to co-produced research
The Co-Pro Futures project team is excited to share a new report synthesising the evidence gathered through the Co-Pro Futures Inquiry’s national Call for Evidence and Ideas.
sheffield.ac.uk
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Urban Institute @theurbaninstitute.bsky.social · Sep 3
New evidence of barriers to co-produced research
The Co-Pro Futures project team is excited to share a new report synthesising the evidence gathered through the Co-Pro Futures Inquiry’s national Call for Evidence and Ideas.

sheffield.ac.uk/urban-instit...
New evidence of barriers to co-produced research
The Co-Pro Futures project team is excited to share a new report synthesising the evidence gathered through the Co-Pro Futures Inquiry’s national Call for Evidence and Ideas.
sheffield.ac.uk
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Professor Beth Perry @itsbethperry.bsky.social · Aug 25
A real privilege to speak with Mona and Nausheen in this urban radar

They highlight the challenges of doing urban research under the watch of intelligence agencies or with drones over your head

How they are supporting the next generation of scholars under these conditions is inspiring
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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · Aug 25
Latest Urban Radar feature now out...

With Mona Fawaz (Beirut Urban Lab) & Nausheen Anwar (Karachi Urban Lab)

"Urban Labs in Times of Conflict and Post-Truth" - a critical, unsettling and inspiring listen...

@itsbethperry.bsky.social @goodfellowtom.bsky.social

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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · Aug 25
Latest Urban Radar feature now out...

With Mona Fawaz (Beirut Urban Lab) & Nausheen Anwar (Karachi Urban Lab)

"Urban Labs in Times of Conflict and Post-Truth" - a critical, unsettling and inspiring listen...

@itsbethperry.bsky.social @goodfellowtom.bsky.social

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · Aug 12
Elephants are intelligent creatures that play a key role in their ecosystems by germinating plants and more.
Unfortunately, they are threatened by poaching and affected by habitat loss, along with human-wildlife conflict.
This #WorldElephantDay and every day, let's protect these majestic animals.
A close-up of an African elephant standing in water, splashing with its trunk. The background shows a cloudy sky and distant trees. White text in the top right corner reads “12 August WORLD ELEPHANT DAY.”
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Alex Baker @anomiegeog.bsky.social · Jul 25
(Thanks to Jon and all at @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social
and Cape Town without whom it would not have been possible.)

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Malcolm Tait @malcolmtait.bsky.social · Aug 6
Fascinating research from colleagues at @sheffielduni.bsky.social on impact of urbanization on moth and hoverfly populations

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Gardeners urged to collaborate to help moths and hover flies thrive in cities
Researchers found moths and hover flies are more negatively affected by urbanisation than bees
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Jon Silver @invisiblemapper.bsky.social · Jul 30
I've started a Global Corridor newsletter on Substack providing a round up of some of the most interesting news, stories, data, opinion + academic work on global infrastructure.

Looking forward to sharing more in autumn but for now enjoy the first one

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Professor Beth Perry @itsbethperry.bsky.social · Jul 29
Another fascinating duo of guests joining us on this episode to discuss @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's rise in #NYC and whether we need a #wealthtax on the super rich

Thanks @katiepruszynski.bsky.social and @qurbanist.bsky.social

Listen to #urbanradar now ...
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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · Jul 29
More summer listening with latest episode of Urban Radar - @goodfellowtom.bsky.social and @itsbethperry.bsky.social dive into urban political and wealth elites with @katiepruszynski.bsky.social and @qurbanist.bsky.social

@unishefplayer.bsky.social

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Radar 7: URBAN POLITICS OF TRUTH AND WEALTH (+ AI data centres, +extreme heat and more)
Urban Radar · Episode
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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · Jul 29
More summer listening with latest episode of Urban Radar - @goodfellowtom.bsky.social and @itsbethperry.bsky.social dive into urban political and wealth elites with @katiepruszynski.bsky.social and @qurbanist.bsky.social

@unishefplayer.bsky.social

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Radar 7: URBAN POLITICS OF TRUTH AND WEALTH (+ AI data centres, +extreme heat and more)
Urban Radar · Episode
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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · Dec 9
Congrats to @savannahcox.bsky.social for joining the Territory, Politics and Governance team as a co-editor! Joined by @vanesilla.bsky.social as Deputy Editor-in-Chief
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Savannah Cox @savannahcox.bsky.social · Dec 6
Excited to be joining the Territory, Politics, Governance team as a co-editor!

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New Territory, Politics, Governance editorial appointments - RSA Main
The RSA and Territory, Politics, Governance are pleased to announce changes to the journal’s editorial team. These changes will diversify the editorial board in a variety of respects, including discip...
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University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · Jul 24
How safe are our homes today? In Urban Radar, Jenny Preece looks at housing safety after Grenfell, plus trans rights, urban festivals, AI propaganda and more.

Listen here: bit.ly/45kKKWc
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Professor Beth Perry @itsbethperry.bsky.social · Jul 28
Another chance to listen to Jenny Preece @housingevidence.bsky.social on @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social #urbanradar podcast

Also with @thesjck.bsky.social on trans inclusive urban spaces
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University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · Jul 24
How safe are our homes today? In Urban Radar, Jenny Preece looks at housing safety after Grenfell, plus trans rights, urban festivals, AI propaganda and more.

Listen here: bit.ly/45kKKWc
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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · Dec 17
Migration studies and urban studies scholars with an interest in the Horn of Africa - check out this panel and submit by Friday 20 December!
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Tom Goodfellow @goodfellowtom.bsky.social · Dec 17
The deadline for ECAS has been extended until 20 December - so there is still time to submit!

'African entanglements and transcontinental belonging: contested urban citizenship in Europe and the Horn of Africa'

See details below 👇
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Tom Goodfellow @goodfellowtom.bsky.social · Nov 28
Submit to our panel at the 2025 European Conference on African Studies!

#ECAS2025

'African entanglements and transcontinental belonging: contested urban citizenship in Europe and the Horn of Africa'

Pls share with relevant networks - deadline 15 December:

www.ecasconference.org/2025/call-fo...
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Vanesa Castan Broto @vanesilla.bsky.social · Dec 18
I am delighted to anounce that the Urban Institute will be leading a new consortium to tackle the gender gap in the energy transition in Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania

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New £3 million project will tackle inequality in Africa's clean energy transition
Congratulations to Vanesa Castán Broto, Professor of Climate Urbanism in the UI, on being selected as one of thirteen UK research projects that will address urgent global energy and climate challenges...
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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · Jan 30
Urban Research Horizons:

In the second workshop of our kickoff week yesterday, we shared personal and collective urban research agendas, as part of a collaborative process to build a shared vision for #SheffieldUrbanism!
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