Karen Lucas π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώπ¦π
@drkarenlucas
Professor of Human Geography @GeographyUoM, social scientist, expert & activist on #transportjustice, #energyjustice, @INTALInC, wife, mother, dog lover.
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https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/karen.lucas.html 07-01-2014 18:30:41
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See you in Dublin @IGC2024Dub ? Tomorrow morning, we're up bright and early to collectively rethink cities as space of care. We've a brilliant set of talks to enjoy. Join us! [1/2]
Then, on Tuesday morning, I'm talking about friendship and co-creating with Inspire Women Oldham β€οΈ Looking forward to hearing the other talks on "Co-authoring feminist and queer geographies" chaired by Prof Lynda Johnston ππ³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ§Άπ - in the same room as Sunday's sessions (Q119 Business School)!
Just in my way to the Social Geography lecture at RGS 2024 and will be in the lunch tent afterwards. Manchester Geography Transport Geography
Enjoying a session with Stefan Bouzarovski presenting on social infrastructures for energy advice #RGSIBG24 Manchester Geography
Harry Radzuan and Jo Barrow doing a great job #RGS24 presenting our research on transport poverty in Greater Manchester Manchester Geography UoM Urban Institute
Great last session on mapping #transportpoverty #RGS24 with Daniel Oviedo eda beyazit Nihan Akyelken Manchester Geography UoM Urban Institute and all
Join the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) session on the #15minuteCity, featuring critical talks & a panel discussion on transforming cities for a sustainable future starring Anna Plyushteva (#UniofOxford)π€Benjamin BΓΌttner (#TUM)π€Kostas Mouratidis (#ucph). 4 Sept, 17:00 CEST lnkd.in/drC633xZ PW: TGRG
Weβre bringing forward a major package of reform, including: π building a new generation of council homes π introducing a GM Good Landlord Charter πͺπ» giving our residents the right to request a property check π strengthening our enforcement capability (incl use of CPO) 2/5
My paper on the post-political geographies of urban philanthropy is now out online in this month's Urban Studies Journal issue! Find it here ow.ly/HUJ650Tl5V0 #OpenAccess #PostPoliticalGeographies #Greece
Welcoming guest researcher Jedwin Mok from University of Toronto! His research focuses on multimodal access in transit networks. More recently, his fellowship thesis used a global lens to analyze disparities in transit infrastructure construction costs. Looking forward to more collaborationπ₯
The HOMeAGE (MSCA) Doctoral Network Doctoral Training Network is nurturing the next generation of scholars in ageing and place, with 12 brilliant PhD researchers across multiple countries leading the way. Check out the latest newsletter to follow their progress! #ageing #agefriendly MUARG
ποΈ Women facing homelessness in Manchester are facing unstable and unsuitable housing solutions. π‘ Isis Barei-Guyot, Alison Briggs, and Elizabeth Ackerley spotlight their findings on women's safety while experiencing homelessness. π Read the article: blog.policy.manchester.ac.uk/posts/2024/09/β¦
Based in/around Newcastle, UK? We are supporting an in-person hub Northumbria Uni for interested folk to participate/join together on the day. Free lunch included! Please sign up and contact Paul Griffin for more details! π
How can we plan & design our cities inclusive & enjoyable for ALL? At AAU, we attended a PhD course on βThe Anatomy of Mobility Justiceβ, led by Ole B. Jensen & Mimi Sheller. Thanks for inspiring us to continue the mission of our Group on Mobility Justice at TU MΓΌnchen.