City & Mobility
City & Mobility
"City & Mobility" focuses on all social and economic activities and developments on the earth's surface.
The City & Mobility research unit focuses on addressing contemporary urban and mobility challenges. Its research spans several domains, including the study of (global) cities, sustainable mobility, spatial planning,...
Team
The City & Mobility team is led by Professors Witlox and Circella. Together, they manage a professional and closely collaborating team of researchers, PhD students and staff, each with their own expertise and know-how.
In the spotlight
Chair of Cycling
Thanks to the new Chair of Cycling (City & Mobility), Flanders also recently had its own cycling professor, Dr. Meredith Glaser.
With this new chair, the Flemish government and UGent want to further strengthen the ambitious Flemish cycling policy with academic knowledge and insights.
Academic
output
The City & Mobility research unit produces numerous publications in major scientific journals and delivers several PhDs every year.
Furthermore, the team collaborates on several national and international projects that are highly regarded in academia.
Master "Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions"
Co-designed by the "City & Mobility" team, this master's degree provides students with key insights for the numerous contemporary challenges of sustainable urban mobility.
In collaboration with EIT Urban Mobility.
