Urban Nights
Exploring the various ways in which we engage with and impact the urban environment at night.
The appointment of Amy Lamé as London’s Night Czar in 2016 has focused the attention of policy-makers, politicians and academics, among others, not only on the significance of the night-time economy, in the 24/7 society we are said to inhabit, but on the politics of the city, and its commercial and non-commercial spaces, after dark.
This research strand brings together all those with an interest in the distinct ecology of cities at night, in order to explore from a historically informed perspective, as well as one shaped by a comparative geography, the various ways in which, after nightfall, we use and abuse the urban environment.
Academic lead
Prof Matthew Beaumont is Co-Director of UCL Urban Laboratory and Professor in English Literature. Contact m.beaumont@ucl.ac.uk to propose activities or connect with our work under this Priority Area.
News
CfP ‘Night Stories: Urban Narratives of Migrant Lives in Europe’
As part of our transnational NITE research project, a call for papers has been launched for a special issue of 'Crossings: Journal of Migration & Culture', edited by Sara Brandellero, Ailbhe Kenny and Derek Pardue.
14 Oct 2020
Ben Campkin interviews London Night Czar Amy Lamé
With lockdown in place and night-time spaces closed, UCL’s Ben Campkin spoke with London's Night Czar Amy Lamé about her work.
23 Jul 2020
Website on migrant night spaces in Europe launched
New resource connected to HERA-funded research project asks how night spaces are imagined, produced, experienced and narrated by migrant communities in Europe.
05 May 2020
Engage with this Priority Area
Are you a researcher or a student working on this topic? We would like to hear from you. In return you will recieve occassional updates, event and networking invitations.