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Tom Goodfellow

@goodfellowtom.bsky.social

Prof of Urban Studies and International Development @Sheffield uni. Cities, politics & political economy, migration & mobility, land, infrastructure, conflict. Part time Senior Research Fellow in Research & Evidence Directorate @FCDO. All views my own.

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Sneak preview of @samburgum.bsky.social speaking to #urbanradar podcast hosts @itsbethperry.bsky.social and @goodfellowtom.bsky.social on this month's radar

06.10.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

06.10.2025 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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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19.09.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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

06.10.2025 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Radar 9: CONFLICT & URBAN TERRITORY - FROM UK HOMELESSNESS TO UPRISING IN NEPAL (+West Bank settlements, +witchcraft, +cars and more)

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:

open.spotify.com/episode/56j1...

06.10.2025 08:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Such a fun paper to work on - from our project on β€˜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.

19.09.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Book Launch - The Gated City The Gated City: Planning Practice and the Challenges of Urban Fragmentation in MexicoThis book launch is Β being organised by the Urban Riches theme group, at the Urban Institute.

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...

11.09.2025 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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...

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

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

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

11.09.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Radar 8: SCHOOLING AND SURVIVING IN ENGLAND AND SUDAN (+policing/protests, +flags/fakes, +mining and cities on the move)

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...

05.09.2025 06:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Working Paper 31 - ACRC Addis Ababa: City report | Tegegne Gebre-Egziabher

Read the full Addis Ababa city report πŸ‘‡

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

26.08.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

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 πŸ‘‡

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

26.08.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ“ 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 πŸ‘‡
www.african-cities.org/what-drives-...

29.08.2025 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A very special listen this one!

26.08.2025 09:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

25.08.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Indeed - to be continued!!

01.08.2025 07:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

01.08.2025 07:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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

Check out this podcast to find out….

15.07.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

01.07.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Mega showcase of urban research happening today at Sheffield!!

01.07.2025 08:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Radar 6: HOUSING SAFETY, TRANS RIGHTS AND THE CITY (+ Bunkers, AI protest & more) Urban Radar Β· Episode

#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...

27.06.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

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.

27.06.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

28.06.2025 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Feature 5: POWERING THE NORTH - A conversation with Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram Urban Radar Β· Episode

Tune in #UrbanRadarβ€˜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

17.06.2025 10:42 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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 πŸ”₯ πŸ”₯ public events

13.06.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Radar 5: POWER & THE POPE (+ Gaza urbicide, gambling cities & more) Urban Radar Β· Episode

- 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!

open.spotify.com/episode/2WZb...

29.05.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pleasure to have you on Malcolm, and we look forward to hearing more about your v important research project on planning for nature as it develops!

27.05.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Such a pleasure having you all on Kiera!

Anyone concerned about the government’s proposed planning reforms should definitely have a listen to this episode- especially the feature that starts 45 minutes in.

26.05.2025 07:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are there winners and losers from Trump's tariffs and what can cities do to mitigate some of the economic impacts?

Tune into Ep4 of #UrbanRadar in conversation with Antonio Navas in University of Sheffield School of Economics to unpack the local and global impacts of trade policy.

lnkd.in/enVHKU6g

21.05.2025 10:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not at all, you were much more professional than us and extremely eloquent!! Thanks so much for coming on.

01.05.2025 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Everything is urban these days.

#Urban#Radar podcast ep 4 from @sheffieldurbanism.bsky.social

- urban water crisis
- urban impacts of tariff wars
- planning reforms, what they mean for biodiversity, & why we need to be more utopian!

Thanks to all our fab guests

open.spotify.com/episode/4ZI3...

01.05.2025 09:40 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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