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Dr. Timothy Stacey is a Researcher and Lecturer at the Urban Futures Studio of Utrecht University's Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development. He works within the Urban Futures department focusing on cultural dimensions of sustainability transformations. His academic work bridges sociology, anthropology, religious studies, and political theory to explore how 'spirited' elements like myth, ritual, magic, tradition, and play inspire political and ecological action.
- Researcher at Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development
- Lecturer in Urban Futures
- Co-organizer of AltVisions network
- Coordinator of NIAS Theme Group
Stacey's research centers on the cultural conditions of sustainability practice from transdisciplinary, transsectoral, and transregional perspectives. He examines how different grammars, images, myths, rituals, play forms, and traditions shape our understanding of what needs to be endured and why. His work explores how modern liberal societies have dispensed with 'spirited' elements at their peril, losing touch with what motivates people to take action and losing ground to populists who excel at narrative construction. He investigates how we can remobilize spirit for a just, abundant, and meaningful future.
His recent publications show a clear trajectory toward understanding the role of cultural and 'spirited' elements in sustainability transformations. The articles reveal increasing focus on dramaturgical approaches to political change, religious repertoires for ecological transformation, and the intersection of liberalism with contemporary political challenges. His work consistently bridges theoretical analysis with practical engagement with policymakers, activists, and artists.
Stacey actively collaborates across sectors, working simultaneously with policymakers, activists, and artists. He facilitates workshops, engages in public discourse through media appearances, and co-teaches courses including 'Cultures of Sustainability in Global Perspective' for Masters students and 'Futuring for Sustainability' for BSc Global Sustainability Science. His approach is described as 'activist research,' spending significant time working directly with people trying to bring about political and ecological change.
