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First JustGESI newsletter published

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our first quarterly JustGESI newsletter - a space dedicated to exploring the intersections of gender, inclusion, and equitable energy futures.
UI Epistemic Tangles
Paroj Banerjee

The Epistemic Tangles of Urban Inhabitation by Professor Beth Perry

On Friday 16th January 2026 at 11:30 Professor Beth Perry will deliver an online lecture in which she will excavate foundational ideas, lexicons and practices of a new research field around ‘urban epistemics'.

MPs: UK must protect aid for community-led energy access

MPs: UK must protect aid for community-led energy access

In December 2024, Vanesa Castán Broto submitted evidence to a call from the International Development Committee in Parliament based on research and findings from the ESRC GCRF/UKRI-funded project CESET.

Ceset WP4 KIOSK
CESET Community Energy Laboratory

Living energy lab in Maputo complete

The project involved creating a Community Energy Laboratory – non-commercial microgrid within the city of Maputo – serving as a practical demonstration site to deliver theoretical and empirical evidence into what works for community energy systems.

UI - Our collective response - path through trees - Andy Brown

Urban Institute September School
Houses reflected in the water during a flood

The Urban Surrounds: from extinction to abolition.
Visual of a green light bulb to indicate energy saving ideas.

New article on energy access published in Springer Nature Energy
A 'Stay safe, stay apart' notice on the ground

The City in a Time of Social Distancing
Nigeria flag

Call for Applications: Critical Thinking and Writing for Urban Studies Researchers in Nigeria