Welcome to the Urban Uncovered podcast, brought to you by LEARN the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus-East African Urban Research Network, where your host, Mandipa Ndlovu (African Studies Centre Leiden), takes you on a journey through the heart of urban transformation. Tune in as we dig deep into the big issues shaping our cities today. Join us as we chat with experts, uncover innovative solutions, and explore the path to greener, smarter, and fairer urban living. Let's figure out how to make our cities better together on the Urban Uncovered Podcast.
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Welcome to the Urban Uncovered podcast, brought to you by LEARN the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus-East African Urban Research Network, where your host, Mandipa Ndlovu (African Studies Centre Leiden), takes you on a journey through the heart of urban transformation. Tune in as we dig deep into the big issues shaping our cities today. Join us as we chat with experts, uncover innovative solutions, and explore the path to greener, smarter, and fairer urban living. Let's figure out how to make our cities better together on the Urban Uncovered Podcast.
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Recent Episodes
November 19, 2024
Digital Futures?
<p>As cities rush to embrace digital solutions, who really benefits? In this episode, <a href="https://www.ascleiden.nl/organization/people/victoria-manya" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Victoria Manya </a>(<a href="https://www.ascleiden.nl/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">ASCL</a>), <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rekgotsofetse-chikane-b5082031/?originalSubdomain=za" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Dr. Rekgotsofetse Chikane</a> (U<a href="https://www.wits.ac.za/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">niversity of Witwatersrand</a>), and moderator Mandipa Ndlovu (<a href="https://www.ascleiden.nl/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">ASCL</a>) challenge the 'smart city' narrative. They explore how technology shapes urban governance, infrastructure, and daily life. From Big Tech's growing influence to questions of digital access and privacy, we examine whether digitalisation truly serves all citizens or deepens existing divides. Join us for a critical look at the future of our cities - where innovation meets inequality. </p>
October 14, 2024
Urbanity and Security
<p>Urban growth and identity are intertwined with security in complex and conflicting ways. This episode explores the dual nature of urban security: a necessary public service that's often politicized and can exacerbate inequity. Security measures, while aiming to protect, sometimes marginalize vulnerable communities and widen social divides. In this episode <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-ochogwu-061677174/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Joseph Ochugwu</a> <a href="http://ipcr.gov.ng/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution)</a> and <a href="https://www.eur.nl/en/people/shyamika-jayasundara-smits" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Shyamika Jayasundara-Smits</a> <a href="https://www.iss.nl/en" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(International Institute of Social Studies Erasmus University of Rotterdam</a>) sit with moderator<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandipa-ndlovu/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Mandipa Ndlovu</a> (<a href="https://ascleiden.nl/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Africa Studies Centre Leiden</a>) to unpack the challenges cities face in balancing safety with inclusivity. Together they examining how the politics of security shape urban landscapes and lived experiences. </p>
September 2, 2024
Gender in the City
<p>It has been argued that the same components within urban systems that pave the way for spatial segregation and unequal opportunities are mirrored by and intersect heavily with gender identities. In this episode, host <a href="https://www.ascleiden.nl/organization/people/mandipa-ndlovu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Mandipa Ndlovu </a>(ASCL) is joined by <a href="https://www.ihs.nl/en/about/ihs-staff/ihs-academic-staff/bahar-sakizlioglu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dr. Bahar Sakizlioglu</a> (IHS) and <a href="https://www.ecmi.de/the-centre/about-us/people/jody-metcalfe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dr. Jody Metcalfe</a>. They explore the crucial intersection between gender and the Right to the City by focusing on urban spaces, policy, and social practices and how they can be designed and transformed to host safe(r) spaces. </p>
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