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Associate Professor Stephen Healy is a faculty member in the Department of Geography, Planning and Urban Studies at Western Sydney University's School of Social Sciences. He is also a school-based member of the Institute for Culture and Society. His research integrates Marxian, feminist, and psychoanalytic theories to explore social transformation, with a focus on climate resilience, circular economy models, and urban equity. He leads projects such as 'Living with Urban Heat: Becoming Climate-Ready in Social Housing' and co-authored influential books like Solidarity Cities and Take Back the Economy.
Education: Holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree.
Research interests include climate adaptation strategies, circular economy frameworks, and postcapitalist political economies. He actively pursues interdisciplinary collaborations, addressing topics like racial capitalism, waste management, and community-driven economic innovation.
Recent research highlights his exploration of global libidinal economies, super-philanthropy critiques, and the intersection of design and commoning practices. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action, sustainable cities, and economic justice.
Grants & Projects: Leads ARC-funded initiatives on climate resilience, waste economies, and social enterprise impacts. Supervises HDR candidates and collaborates with organizations like Bridge Housing and Antipode Foundation.
Affiliations: Treasurer of the Community Economies Institute and associate editor of Rethinking Marxism. Engages in community activism and participatory design to foster transformative urban futures.
