Colin Baptiste

Colin Baptiste is a Lecturer at the Lyon Institute of Urban Studies (IUL) within Université Lumière Lyon 2. He holds a PhD in contemporary history from Bielefeld University and Université Paris Diderot-Paris 7, focusing on squatter movements in Berlin and Paris from 1945 to 1985. His research integrates geo-historical perspectives to analyze urban policies, social movements, and transient urbanism.

Research Interests: Baptiste’s work explores urban history, social movements, and political strategies, with a focus on squatting as a form of urban resistance. His studies bridge comparative analysis of German and French contexts, particularly examining the legacy of the 1968 movements. Key themes include housing policy, poverty dynamics, and the discursive framing of urban conflicts.

Recent Contributions: His publications analyze the role of squatting in shaping urban policies and countercultural identities. Recent work includes studies on transient urbanism, the intersection of activism and urban space, and the historical memory of 20th-century social movements.

Professional Activities: Baptiste participates in academic conferences, including the 2025 SFHU congress on urban development. He is affiliated with the Triangle laboratory (UMR 5206), contributing to interdisciplinary research on urban and social dynamics.