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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · 1d

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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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 19d

New #OpenAccess article from @goodfellowtom.bsky.social, @zhengli-huang.bsky.social and Metadel Sileshi Belihu:

FORCE AND ASPIRATION: #Mobility and #Class Formation on the #Peripheries of #Addis Ababa

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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Tom Goodfellow @goodfellowtom.bsky.social · 2d

It was a great pleasure and privilege to have this small book review forum on ‘Politics and the Urban Frontier’ in @urbanstudiesjournal.com. Thank you to all involved!

Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · 9d

✨ @urbanstudiesjournal.com features @goodfellowtom.bsky.social’s chapter in the DSA–OUP series Politics and the Urban Frontier, on East Africa’s late urbanisation.

With reviews by Côme Salvaire & @graemewyoung.bsky.social

See all titles: www.devstud.org.uk/what-we-do/p...

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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · 2d

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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Tom Goodfellow @goodfellowtom.bsky.social · 19d

Such a fun paper to work on - from our project on ‘Living the Urban Periphery’ in #Ethiopia and South Africa

This paper focuses on the former, and on how people’s ability to move or not move is shaping their social class identities.

Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · 19d

New #OpenAccess article from @goodfellowtom.bsky.social, @zhengli-huang.bsky.social and Metadel Sileshi Belihu:

FORCE AND ASPIRATION: #Mobility and #Class Formation on the #Peripheries of #Addis Ababa

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · 27d

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

sheffield.ac.uk/urban-instit...

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.

sheffield.ac.uk

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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · 27d

In Sheffield - in person event on 18th September - register below

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

sheffield.ac.uk/urban-instit...

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...

sheffield.ac.uk

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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · Sep 5

If you missed #urbanradar over the summer, here is a bumper episode

- Christina Tatham on #multilingualism and #play in and out the classroom in superdiverse urban communities

- Cathy Wilcock on #civil war, #diaspora formation and music scenes in #Sudan

open.spotify.com/episode/3lcH...

Radar 8: SCHOOLING AND SURVIVING IN ENGLAND AND SUDAN (+policing/protests, +flags/fakes, +mining and cities on the move)

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African Cities Research Consortium @africancities.bsky.social · Aug 26

Read the full Addis Ababa city report 👇

www.african-cities.org/publications...

Working Paper 31 - ACRC

Addis Ababa: City report | Tegegne Gebre-Egziabher

www.african-cities.org

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African Cities Research Consortium @africancities.bsky.social · Aug 26

Providing an overview of Addis Ababa’s complex and contested urban development landscape, the report highlights pertinent development challenges facing city residents and presents potential interventions to address them.

Read our blog post for a summary 👇

www.african-cities.org/new-research...

New research: Advancing urban reform opportunities in Addis Ababa - ACRC

A new ACRC report, led by Tegegne Gebre-Egziabher, uncovers the interplay of politics, systems and urban development in the fast-growing capital city, shining a light on the challenges facing resident...

www.african-cities.org

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African Cities Research Consortium @africancities.bsky.social · Aug 29

📍 What really drives land value change in African cities?

@goodfellowtom.bsky.social explores how findings from our land and connectivity research challenge some of the dominant notions on which ideas of value capture are based 👇
www.african-cities.org/what-drives-...

What drives land value change in African cities? Unlocking value and the prospects for progressive reform - ACRC

The urgency of developing more effective mechanisms to capture rising land values for urban infrastructure and services is now widely acknowledged. It is also accepted that this is highly challenging.

www.african-cities.org

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Tom Goodfellow @goodfellowtom.bsky.social · Aug 26

A very special listen this one!

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

open.spotify.com/episode/7i6v...

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Tom Goodfellow @goodfellowtom.bsky.social · Aug 1

Indeed - to be continued!!

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Dr Katie Pruszynski @katiepruszynski.bsky.social · Aug 1

I had so much fun recording this- frankly we could have spent hours more chatting about the potential of candidates like @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and how cities may hold the key to a calmer, more socialised politics.

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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Tom Goodfellow @goodfellowtom.bsky.social · Jul 15

How might neurotechnical devices and computer-brain interfaces affect cities?

Check out this podcast to find out….

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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · Jul 1

Our first panel at the showcase focused on topics like the politics of technology, digital spaces, and urban inequality, with insights from our International Partners. We discussed questions around who funds tech projects, how valuation is done, the risks of profit-driven strategies and who benefits

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Tom Goodfellow @goodfellowtom.bsky.social · Jul 1

Mega showcase of urban research happening today at Sheffield!!

Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · Jul 1

Sheffield Urbanism showcase is go!!

A wildly exciting line-up of speakers for this rare full-day event showcasing the amazing range of urban research happening here.

Followed by a public debate on urban labs in time of crisis. Not too late to sign up & join!

www.sheffield.ac.uk/urban-instit...

The Sheffield Urbanism Showcase, 2025

On Tuesday 1st July, the UI will host a Sheffield Urbanism showcase to celebrate and profile just some of the incredible urban research we undertake across disciplines in the Faculty of Social Scienc...

www.sheffield.ac.uk

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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · Jun 27

#UrbanRadar 6 has landed!

We're joined by Jenny Preece to dive into building safety in the context of #Grenfell fire anniversary, and @thesjck.bsky.social to consider #trans rights and urban space.

Plus, as usual, loads of other issues on our radar this month:

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Radar 6: HOUSING SAFETY, TRANS RIGHTS AND THE CITY (+ Bunkers, AI protest & more)

Urban Radar · Episode

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SJ Cooper-Knock @thesjck.bsky.social · Jun 27

Always a treat to chat to @itsbethperry.bsky.social and @goodfellowtom.bsky.social

This was a rollercoaster ride through joy, disdain, oppression and joy for LGBTQ+ folk in the city.

Urban Radar is a cracking podcast taking an urban lens on current issues. Well worth a listen.

Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · Jun 27

#UrbanRadar 6 has landed!

We're joined by Jenny Preece to dive into building safety in the context of #Grenfell fire anniversary, and @thesjck.bsky.social to consider #trans rights and urban space.

Plus, as usual, loads of other issues on our radar this month:

open.spotify.com/episode/3I5P...

Radar 6: HOUSING SAFETY, TRANS RIGHTS AND THE CITY (+ Bunkers, AI protest & more)

Urban Radar · Episode

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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · Jun 28

In Manchester next week? Come along to this talk organised by @invisiblemapper.bsky.social with @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline

Jon Silver @invisiblemapper.bsky.social · Jun 27

We also have this public talk organised with Greenpeace on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)

Wednesday 2nd July, 6.30pm, Friends Meeting House, Manchester

greenwire.greenpeace.org.uk/s/event/a2XR...

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Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · Jun 17

Tune in #UrbanRadar‘s first stand-alone feature : Powering the North with Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram in conversation with Beth Perry, unveiling a 10 point plan for a fairer Britain.

shorturl.at/QXxJa

Short reflection and analysis from @goodfellowtom.bsky.social & @itsbethperry.bsky.social

Feature 5: POWERING THE NORTH - A conversation with Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram

Urban Radar · Episode

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Tom Goodfellow @goodfellowtom.bsky.social · Jun 13

Very much looking forward to all this!

Watch this space - among other things we have a fantastic range of international visitors coming in the week of 30 June, and some 🔥 🔥 public events

Sheffield Urbanism @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social · Jun 13

☀️The Sheffield Urbanism Summer Programme is approaching! ☀️

Check out our 2-week programme of public events, workshops & dialogues (23 June-4 July) as we celebrate 10 years of the Urban Institute and 60 years of urban research at Sheffield.

Full details here: www.sheffield.ac.uk/urban-instit...

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Tom Goodfellow @goodfellowtom.bsky.social · May 29

- What are the opportunities and challenges of community sustainable energy initiatives?

- What does a new Pope mean for cities around the world?

ALSO:

- UK Immigration White Paper
- Urbicide in Gaza
- Gambling and cities

and more.

That's #UrbanRadar ep 5!

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Radar 5: POWER & THE POPE (+ Gaza urbicide, gambling cities & more)

Urban Radar · Episode

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