UGoveRN organizes annual keynote lectures, featuring key thinkers specializing in urban governance issues. Invited keynote speakers present their research findings and insights on urban governance, and discuss their perspectives with UGoveRN members and the wider academic community of the event’s host institution.
UGoveRN Keynote Lecture 2025
Dr. Li Wan, University of Cambridge
“Sustainable Travel Revisited – A Lifestyle & Geographical Perspective”
On the 13th of May, Dr. Li Wan (University of Cambridge) delivered the 2025 UGoveRN Keynote Lecture. hosted by UGoveRN and the Amsterdam School of Planning (University of Amsterdam).
UGoveRN Keynote Lectures 2024
Professor Patrick le Galès, Sciences Po Urban School
On December 10th, 2024, Prof. Patrick le Galès delivered a UGoveRN Keynote Lecture, hosted by UGoveRN and the Amsterdam School of Planning (University of Amsterdam).
Professor Jonathan Metzger, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm
On June 11th, 2024, Prof. Jonathan Metzger delivered the second annual UGoveRN Keynote Lecture, hosted by the Amsterdam School of Planning (University of Amsterdam).
UGoveRN Keynote Lecture 2023
Professor Mike Raco, Chair of Urban Governance and Development at The Bartlett School of Planning (University College London)
On May 16th, 2023, Prof. Mike Raco delivered the first annual UGoveRN Keynote Lecture, hosted by the Amsterdam School of Planning (University of Amsterdam).