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Prof Gehan Selim

@gselim74

Hoffman Wood Chair of Architecture @UniversityLeeds researching architecture & heritage. PI @Living_Museum_ Deputy Director @UoLSSI & Director @Arch_Urbanism

 University of Leeds
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Joined February 2014
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Insaf Ben Othmane Hamrouni captivating our audience, diving into the intersection of ethics, empathy, and power dynamics in urban planning. An engaging activity on ethical dilemmas highlighted how emotions shape our decision-making. #EthicsInPlanning #UrbanJustice #Coproduction
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How can we build cities that are fair, inclusive & resilient? Today's workshop dives deep into the ethical challenges of urban co-production. #inclusiveplanning #ethicalurbanism @OecumeneStudio @gselim74 @UniversityLeeds
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Our latest external newsletter has been published. Find out about our links with external partners such as policy makers in central and local government. If you would like more information or are interested in working in partnership with LSSI click here bit.ly/4eh4Th6
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‼️BOOKING ESSENTIAL‼️ Workshop with Œcumene Spaces For Dignity. Exploring ethical, moral & practical challenges in participatory urban planning through real cases from MENA & Africa, focusing on refining coproduction methods for more just, equitable cities bit.ly/4gkSMCa
Flyer for workshop - Ethical and Power Dynamics in Urban Co-production and Re-examining boundaries. 12 November 2024 at the University of Leeds.

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Every month we publish our internal bulletin - full of news, calls and upcoming events. Read October's edition here tinyurl.com/59stc52z. #News #Interdisciplinary #research
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The Cartography exercises for the new term #belongingoncampus at the Ziff building, the Bragg foyer and the LUU PGR hub, 9-16 Oct. Come to leave your idea and stories. From the belonging project @UOLbelonging led by Pro Gehan Selim @gselim74 and Dr Pam Birtil @diervilla
Image from Dr. Meng (Queenie) Li (@MengLi73335525)
Image from Dr. Meng (Queenie) Li (@MengLi73335525)
Image from Dr. Meng (Queenie) Li (@MengLi73335525)
Image from Dr. Meng (Queenie) Li (@MengLi73335525)
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Join us for a workshop with Œcumene Spaces For Dignity. Exploring ethical, moral & practical challenges in participatory urban planning through real cases from MENA and Africa, focusing on refining co-production methods for more just, equitable cities bit.ly/4gkSMCa
Title of the event Ethical and Power Dynamics in Urban Co-production and re-examining boundaries - 12 November 2024 at the University of Leeds. Photograph of Insaf Ben Othmane. There is a QR code.

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LSSI staff awarded Research England funding for 2 local research & knowledge exchange projects, building on our ongoing collaborations with Leeds City Council. - Inclusive playscapes - Anchor institutions & economic resilience in the city of Leeds More👉bit.ly/4gMKMdm
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Call for the Next Generation Impact Scheme closes on 2/10/24. Opportunity for Early/Mid-Career Researchers to develop research impact in relation to co-production research tackling societal challenges. Here is the updated link to further details: bit.ly/47e9AXp #funding
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RT: Job Alert Come and work with us at @Arch_Urbanism. The 'Designing hashtag Accessible and hashtag#Inclusive Public Play Spaces' project aims to assess, improve, and protect play opportunities. This is a FT fixed term contact until 31 July 2024👇jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.asp…
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Jobs at the University of Leeds

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Last but not least a big thank you to the wonderful @FiddianQasmiyeh for writing the foreword for my book and to @ProfTobyDodge @mona_harb_ & @gselim74 for their generous reviews & endorsement 🙏🏽
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Done with arranging the seminar on “Preserving Architectural Heritage: Unveiling Informal Conservation Practices,” guided by Prof. @Gehan Selim, Head of @Leeds Architecture and Urbanism Research, and we are also delighted to have Prof. @Jigna Desai as a Keynote speaker.
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Attending an interesting online seminar on informal heritage conservation practices. This is the seventh seminar held by the Architecture and Urbanism Research Group, University of Leeds. @Arch_Urbanism @gselim74 @M_Newisar @Roaksananigar
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📢Reminder - online briefing session tomorrow (31/7) on the Next Gen Co-production Impact Scheme with Gehan Selim. For early/mid career researchers to pursue opportunities to develop co-production research impact tackling societal challenges. Register -bit.ly/3Yo1gjj
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📢 Calling all @UniversityLeeds researchers! LSSI & SRMC are seeking abstracts for a seminar on #CoProduction methodologies. Share your experiences & insights by submitting your 250-word abstract to [email protected] by 6th Sept. For full details: bit.ly/3Wfbq5b
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LSSI Professional Services Team Receive Research Culture Award! Recognised in the 'Unsung Hero' category, for their vital role in enhancing research culture of the social sciences at the University of Leeds.  More here: bit.ly/4cBtyNe
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Spotted today at the Great Hall @UniversityLeeds
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It's Rabbit Awareness Week 🐰 Our furry friends love our campus just as much as we love them, and throughout the summer you'll see new bunnies exploring their home. Where's your favourite spot to see rabbits on campus? 🤔⬇️
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RT: CfA Join the @Arch_Urbanism 7th Seminar on Preserving Architectural Heritage: Unveiling Informal Conservation Practice. Send 500 words abstract to [email protected] by 20 June 2024. All are welcome to register and attend👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/preservin… @Roaksananigar
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