Professor Loretta Lees
@lorettaclees.bsky.social
Director Boston University Initiative on Cities. Urbanist, Geographer, Public Scholar, Mum. Lives Boston USA and London UK.
My last phd left behind in Leicester Geography just got awarded his phd outright - well done Stefano Pagin - wonderful PhD on gentrification in Sao Paulo 🤩🤩🥳🥳
February 10, 2026 at 1:07 PM
My last phd left behind in Leicester Geography just got awarded his phd outright - well done Stefano Pagin - wonderful PhD on gentrification in Sao Paulo 🤩🤩🥳🥳
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This Thursday, join our conversation with City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune and @buoncities.bsky.social Executive Director Stacy Fox about Boston's upcoming policy priorities.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:38 PM
This Thursday, join our conversation with City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune and @buoncities.bsky.social Executive Director Stacy Fox about Boston's upcoming policy priorities.
RSVP here: forms.gle/YkgHy19qeYU2...
RSVP here: forms.gle/YkgHy19qeYU2...
Walked over to Harvard saw ice fishing on the Charles and turkeys
February 8, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Walked over to Harvard saw ice fishing on the Charles and turkeys
You too, great PhD! 🤩
February 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM
You too, great PhD! 🤩
Zoe is great!
February 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Zoe is great!
I would, missing all that and you guys
February 5, 2026 at 11:04 PM
I would, missing all that and you guys
Well done to Giorgia Mascaro just awarded her PhD in geography at Leicester University 🤩🥳
February 5, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Well done to Giorgia Mascaro just awarded her PhD in geography at Leicester University 🤩🥳
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Boston University ranks 41st in Time’s inaugural ranking of the World’s Top Universities.
With emphasis on global engagement, economic impact, and research innovation, BU outpaces several Ivy League schools.
Details ➡️ www.bu.edu/articles/202...
With emphasis on global engagement, economic impact, and research innovation, BU outpaces several Ivy League schools.
Details ➡️ www.bu.edu/articles/202...
February 4, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Boston University ranks 41st in Time’s inaugural ranking of the World’s Top Universities.
With emphasis on global engagement, economic impact, and research innovation, BU outpaces several Ivy League schools.
Details ➡️ www.bu.edu/articles/202...
With emphasis on global engagement, economic impact, and research innovation, BU outpaces several Ivy League schools.
Details ➡️ www.bu.edu/articles/202...
Andrea, A big global group of us are working in relation to this can you email me more details?
January 31, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Andrea, A big global group of us are working in relation to this can you email me more details?
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President Melissa Gilliam Outlines Bold “North Star” Vision for Boston University’s Future
During her first Presidential Address, Gilliam called for BU to become a “global destination of discovery, education, and human connection.”
During her first Presidential Address, Gilliam called for BU to become a “global destination of discovery, education, and human connection.”
President Melissa Gilliam Outlines Bold “North Star” Vision for Boston University’s Future
During her first Presidential Address, the president called for BU to become a “global destination of discovery, education, and human connection”
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January 29, 2026 at 2:00 AM
President Melissa Gilliam Outlines Bold “North Star” Vision for Boston University’s Future
During her first Presidential Address, Gilliam called for BU to become a “global destination of discovery, education, and human connection.”
During her first Presidential Address, Gilliam called for BU to become a “global destination of discovery, education, and human connection.”
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On the @irishtimes.com podcast with @hlinehan.bsky.social today talking about the new book, rent reforms and housing politics @maoiliosarey.bsky.social @fingalpimpernel.bsky.social
www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/ins...
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Will the Government’s rent control legislation help or harm tenants?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
www.irishtimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:17 PM
On the @irishtimes.com podcast with @hlinehan.bsky.social today talking about the new book, rent reforms and housing politics @maoiliosarey.bsky.social @fingalpimpernel.bsky.social
www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/ins...
www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/ins...
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Next week, Feb 4 at 3:00pm EST, @buoncities.bsky.social welcomes @jbrownsaracino.bsky.social for a discussion of her book, The Death and Life of Gentrification, and her research into the changing meaning of gentrification in contemporary life and its implications.
Register here: buff.ly/blXD0Sm
Register here: buff.ly/blXD0Sm
January 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Next week, Feb 4 at 3:00pm EST, @buoncities.bsky.social welcomes @jbrownsaracino.bsky.social for a discussion of her book, The Death and Life of Gentrification, and her research into the changing meaning of gentrification in contemporary life and its implications.
Register here: buff.ly/blXD0Sm
Register here: buff.ly/blXD0Sm
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Happening soon: Charting Our Future, President Gilliam’s first Annual Presidential Address.
Join us live as she outlines BU’s vision for impact in Boston and around the world.
Tune in at 4:30 p.m. ET ➡️ www.bu.edu/president/up...
Join us live as she outlines BU’s vision for impact in Boston and around the world.
Tune in at 4:30 p.m. ET ➡️ www.bu.edu/president/up...
January 28, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Happening soon: Charting Our Future, President Gilliam’s first Annual Presidential Address.
Join us live as she outlines BU’s vision for impact in Boston and around the world.
Tune in at 4:30 p.m. ET ➡️ www.bu.edu/president/up...
Join us live as she outlines BU’s vision for impact in Boston and around the world.
Tune in at 4:30 p.m. ET ➡️ www.bu.edu/president/up...
Frat igloo at BU
January 28, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Frat igloo at BU
Alan walks did stuff a while ago, martine august? Tom slater did a book chapter david ley stuff on false creek in 70s
January 28, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Alan walks did stuff a while ago, martine august? Tom slater did a book chapter david ley stuff on false creek in 70s
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This is very sad, Kirsty did her PhD with me at Edinburgh University - a truly impressive woman! RIP Kirsty.
This is very sad, Kirsty did her PhD with me at Edinburgh University - a truly impressive woman! RIP Kirsty.
Former member of Parliament Kirsty Duncan dies at age 59
TORONTO — Former cabinet minister, scientist and champion for safe sport Kirsty Duncan has died at the age of 59. Duncan had made public her multiple operations, radiation and chemotherapy to treat he...
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January 27, 2026 at 1:24 AM
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This is very sad, Kirsty did her PhD with me at Edinburgh University - a truly impressive woman! RIP Kirsty.
This is very sad, Kirsty did her PhD with me at Edinburgh University - a truly impressive woman! RIP Kirsty.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! The Call for Proposals for BARI Conference 2026 has been extended to Monday, February 2nd at 12:00 noon. We can't for everyone to share their amazing work on May 8th! #CivicResearch #Boston #Data
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January 26, 2026 at 8:13 PM
DEADLINE EXTENDED! The Call for Proposals for BARI Conference 2026 has been extended to Monday, February 2nd at 12:00 noon. We can't for everyone to share their amazing work on May 8th! #CivicResearch #Boston #Data
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Snow hit Boston, walked on fens pond ice 🙃
January 25, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Snow hit Boston, walked on fens pond ice 🙃
They circulate on, same in UK
January 25, 2026 at 9:46 PM
They circulate on, same in UK
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Boston University’s Charles River Campus and Medical Campus will close starting at noon on Sunday and lasting through Monday, due to the region’s first significant snowstorm of the season, expected to drop 12 to 18 inches, accompanied by dangerously frigid temperatures.
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With Major Snowstorm Coming, BU Closes Charles River, Medical Campuses Sunday at Noon Through Monday
Significant snowfall, accompanied by single-digit temperatures, is expected to make travel “very difficult to impossible,” according to National Weather Service
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January 24, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Boston University’s Charles River Campus and Medical Campus will close starting at noon on Sunday and lasting through Monday, due to the region’s first significant snowstorm of the season, expected to drop 12 to 18 inches, accompanied by dangerously frigid temperatures.
Details ⬇️
Details ⬇️
New Progress in Human Geography paper out now with Rene Kreichauf - open access:
January 23, 2026 at 6:37 PM
New Progress in Human Geography paper out now with Rene Kreichauf - open access:
www.theguardian.com/society/2026... Ongoing in London
Residents in legal fight to halt demolition of Clockwork Orange estate
Climate concerns raised over redevelopment of 1960s Brutalist estate in south-east London
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:31 PM
www.theguardian.com/society/2026... Ongoing in London
Good stuff Oli
January 22, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Good stuff Oli