Latest Urban Studies news 20/05/24

New blog post

Infrastructural politics: A conceptual mapping and critical review by León Felipe Téllez Contreras

León Felipe Téllez Contreras summarises their recently published article, which discusses key concepts concerning the relationship between infrastructure and politics. 

New book review

Book review: The Routledge Handbook of Urban Design Research Methods reviewed by Tim G Townshend

“This is a fantastic repository of case studies and research methods, which will be appreciated by scholars at all levels – though I suspect particularly by those planning out a PhD thesis.”

Call for Papers: Critical and Conceptual Advances in Urban Studies

Urban Transport as a Social Construct forms a pivotal segment of the 2024 Call for Papers initiative being launched by Urban Studies. This initiative, known as Critical and Conceptual Advances in Urban Studies, aspires to be a catalyst for groundbreaking research and thought-provoking discussions that will shape the future of urban studies and contribute to the sustainable and equitable development of cities around the globe. As a key part of this extensive initiative, the call for Urban Transport as a Social Construct seeks to foster a deeper, more nuanced understanding of urban transportation. It encourages a departure from conventional perspectives, catalysing new dialogues on how social, cultural, and political elements influence and are influenced by urban transport systems.

Further information and details on how to apply here.

Special Issue Builder Webinars Initiative

The Urban Studies Special Issue Builder webinars (i.e., the Webinars Initiative) aim to assist prospective editors and authors in developing their Special Issue proposals at an early stage of topic development. Researchers interested in developing a Special Issue proposal are invited to apply to receive specialist technical and administrative support in recruiting and hosting webinars with prospective authors.

Further information and details on how to apply here.