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Professor John Tomaney is an academic at University College London, affiliated with The Bartlett School of Planning. He also holds the title of Pro-Provost (Regional Communities) at UCL. Previously, he served as the Henry Daysh Professor of Regional Development and Director of the Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) at Newcastle University.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Newcastle University (1991)
- Master of Arts (MA), University of Sussex (1987)
- Bachelor of Social Science (BSc), London School of Economics and Political Science (1985)
John’s research focuses on the socioeconomic, political, and cultural dimensions of urban and regional development. Key themes include:
- Governance of local and regional economies
- Spatial planning and policy frameworks
- Relational and territorial conceptions of place
- Imaginative representation of cities in literature
- Addressing inequality through regional development
His recent publications emphasize ‘left-behind places’, social infrastructure, and just transitions in urban and regional contexts. He has contributed extensively to debates on post-crisis spatial policy, metropolitan governance, and coastal town development.
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (UK)
- Fellow of the Regional Studies Association
John has undertaken policy advisory roles for the UK Parliament, European Commission, and governments of Australia and France. His media engagements include commentary on HS2 and regional development for BBC platforms.
