Southern Urbanist Practice Reflection Seminar

About

With support from The Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London Urban Lab's Postgraduate Urbanists in collaboration with the Development Planning Unit’s BUDD will host a hybrid Reflective Seminar based on the 2022/23 Southern Urbanist Practice Reading and Doing Group. The seminar will be supported by a constellation of Southern Urbanist Researchers and Practitioners from around the world to discuss the findings from the Reading and Doing Group and delve into the principles of Southern Urbanist Practice. The event aims to foster discussions on actionable ways to implement these principles.  

The session aims to inspire and equip participants to incorporate Southern Urbanist Practice into their respective urban contexts through thought-provoking conversations, idea exchange, and actionable insights gained throughout the event. 

Led by the Reading Group Lead, the session will commence with reflections on the group's collective journey, emphasising key insights derived from readings and activities. The event will feature two panels, each consisting of three presenters who will deliver concise five-minute presentations on topics encompassing ethics, vocabularies, protocols of engagement, and the possible application of Southern values.  

Engaging panel discussions will follow, allowing for a deeper exploration of the presented ideas. A short break will offer participants an opportunity to recharge before the second panel, which will follow a similar format. The event will conclude with an open discussion, providing participants with a platform to share thoughts, ask questions, and contribute additional perspectives on Southern Urbanism.  

Schedule 

The session will be guided by the speakers chosen themes around ideas of ethics, vocabularies, protocols of engagement, or actioning Southern values.

Speakers:
Gautam Bhan - Indian Institute for Human Settlements
Gabriella Carolini – MIT
Beatrice De Carli - London Metropoliton University
Catalina Ortiz - UCL DPU
Suraya Scheba - African Centre for Cities
Tanzil Shafique - University of Sheffield
Ola Uduku - University of Liverpool

Session One

11:00 - 11:10 | Welcome and Introduction
11:10 - 11:30 | Reflection Presentation from Reading - Jhono Bennett and Lubaina Mirza 
11:30 - 12:30 | Presentation and Discussion: Southern Values in Context - Panel 1
12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch Break

Session Two

13:30 - 14:30 | Presentation and Discussion: Southern Values in Context - Panel 2
14:30 - 15:00 | Open Discussion 
15:00 - 15:15 | Closing Remarks and Reflection from Jhono Bennett and Lubaina Mirza 

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