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Dr Michael Short
Associate Professor (Teaching) in Planning
The Bartlett School of Planning
Faculty of the Built Environment
- Joined UCL
- 14th Sep 2015
Research summary
An urbanist interested in issues of design quality of development in the historic environment, I undertake practice-based projects, teaching, and research in three main areas. Firstly, I am interested in how design issues are negotiated through the planning process and how they are implemented on site. Secondly, I am interested in the conservation and protection of buildings and areas of the recent past, and the challenges that this presents for practice. And, thirdly, I am interested in the debates about increased building height and density in environments where the historic environment and character of place are relevant. At the heart of my interests is the production of a higher quality built environment. Furthermore, I am interested in queer pedagogies and the experiences of LGBTQ+ staff and students in higher education.
Teaching summary
BPLN0007 Work Placement in City Planning (PG)
BPLN0008 Dissertation in City Planning (PG)
Furthermore, I also contribute to the following modules as tutor:
BPLN0082 Strategic Planning Project (UG)
BPLN0106 Sustainable Urban Development Project (PG)
Education
- Other Postgraduate qualification (including professional), ATQ07 - Holder of a PGCE in higher education, secondary edu, further edu, life long lear |
- Other Postgraduate qualification (including professional), ATQ04 - Recognised by the HEA as a Senior Fellow |
- University of West England
- Other Postgraduate qualification (including professional), Postgraduate Certificate in Education | 2009
- University of Manchester
- Doctorate, Doctor of Philosophy | 2007
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Other higher degree, Master of Arts | 2001
- University of Dundee
- First Degree, Bachelor of Science | 1994
Biography
I have been at the Bartlett since September 2015 having worked as a planner-conservation officer across a range of public and private organisations. I read for my PhD at the University of Manchester looking at the impact of skyscraper proposals on the character of place, co-funded by the ESRC and English Heritage from 2003 to 2007. I worked at UWE Bristol from 2008-15 as Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Planning and Urban Conservation.
I am a full member of both the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) and Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), and am an Academician of the Academy of Urbanism.
I run the 2-year MPlan City Planning programme. This innovative programme explores both domestic and international planning practice and culture, and offers the opportunity to further embed learning through either a term spent in planning practice, or at an international partner institution.
I have been a member of UCL's Academic Board since 2016, and am a UK representative (substitute, from June 2020) to the Assciation of European Schools of Planning (AESOP). I joined UCL's LGBTQ+ Equality Steering Group (LESG) in November 2020. LESG steers the Out@UCL network of around 600 LGBTQ+ staff and supporters, as well as championing LGBTQ+ equalities within the university more broadly). I joined UCL's LGBTQ+ Equality Implementation Group (LEIG) in June 2022. LEIG is tasked with developing a strong programme of action that will help create an inclusive and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ staff and students, as well as alumni and visitors, at UCL. I have been elected as non-professorial member to UCL’s Academic Committee. The Committee has a wide remit including to consider and advise the Council on its responsibilities with respect to the Office for Students (OfS) conditions of registration, and to maintain an overview of UCL's academic strategies, policies and procedures. I also currently am Chair of The Bartlett School of Planning's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion group.