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Tim May is an Honorary Distinguished Professor at Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences. He holds academic positions at multiple institutions including the Universities of Salford, Durham, and Sheffield. His career spans over three decades in social sciences, with expertise in research methods, urban sustainability, and knowledge economies.
- Professorial roles at Salford (2001–2015), Durham (2015–2016), and Sheffield (2016–2022).
- Founder and director of the Centre for Sustainable Urban and Regional Futures (SURF) at Salford.
- Recipient of the Hobhouse Memorial Prize (1985) and Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (2016).
Research focuses on reflexivity, urban policy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Notable works include Social Research: Issues, Methods and Process (5th ed., 2022) and Thinking Sociologically (3rd ed., 2019). His work bridges academic theory with practical policy, emphasizing knowledge co-production and just urban sustainability.
Publications span over 180 articles and books addressing urban crises, organizational transformation, and methodological innovation. His current research explores equitable urban development through the £2.5M Realising Just Cities project.
- Grants: ESRC, EPSRC, Mistra Foundation, EU.
- Labs/Teams: Sheffield Methods Institute, SURF, Realising Just Cities initiative.
