Angela Connelly

Angela Connelly is a Senior Lecturer at the Manchester School of Architecture, a joint institution of Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Manchester. She holds qualifications including a PhD in Planning and Landscape (University of Manchester, 2011), MA in Political Science (Manchester), and BA in Politics (Strathclyde). Her career spans research positions at the University of Manchester and Lancaster University.

Her research focuses on climate adaptation and resilience in built environments, with emphasis on:

• Urban flood risk management and property-level technologies
• Sustainable design and climate-responsive architecture
• Interdisciplinary approaches combining arts, sciences, and policy
• Community engagement in climate adaptation

Her publications demonstrate sustained focus on flood resilience technologies, urban vulnerability mapping, and the cultural dimensions of sustainability. Recent work systematically evaluates natural flood management effectiveness while earlier contributions pioneered co-productive methods for flood risk communication. She maintains significant policy engagement through advisory roles with the British Standards Institute, Defra, and Natural Course.

As course leader for Architecture, Climate and Society, she integrates climate literacy into architectural pedagogy. She has secured multiple grants including Arts and Humanities Research Council funding for projects like 'Songs of Resilience', exploring creative climate communication. Her exhibitions and public engagements demonstrate commitment to translating research for diverse audiences.