Matt Thompson

Dr. Matt Thompson is a Lecturer in Urban Planning/Urban Studies at The Bartlett School of Planning, University College London, since January 2024. His work bridges critical urban theory with practical policy analysis, focusing on alternatives to neoliberal urban governance.

Education

• BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from University of Oxford
• MSc in Spatial Planning from University College London
• PhD from University of Manchester (2015)

His research interests, detailed above, examine transformative urban policies through lenses like new municipalism, economic democracy, and post-growth planning. Publications since 2023 reflect engagement with topics including metabolic municipalism, decentralized economies, and conjunctural analysis of cities.

Scientific Awards

• Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2018-2021)
• Mercator Fellowship at Friedrich Schiller University Jena (2023)

Thompson teaches postgraduate modules on urban planning pillars, integrating sociology, politics, geography, and ecology. His work addresses key Sustainable Development Goals like No Poverty (SDG 1), Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9), and Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11).