Join our ground-breaking programme designed for early and mid-career researchers and practitioners in urban development, disaster management, and heritage sciences.

Our work at Silk Cities shows that often international early and mid-career researchers and practitioners require additional support to effectively communicate their original research and practical experience at international stage.

Our solution at Silk Cities builds on the idea to level up participants’ skills on strengthening their research skills and turning their research into publication at the international standards, and towards a final product of a scholarly peer-reviewed publication.

Our interactive training responds to different levels of support each participant may require. It is structured around two sets of workshops. One set of ‘Advanced Research Workshops’ as Package I aims to strengthen research skills; and another set of ‘Research Publication Workshops’ in Package II focus on writing and review skills for developing research into publication. 

Designed for early and mid-career researchers and practitioners, these interactive online workshops, led by renowned academics and researchers, editors, and publishing industry experts, guide participants through the intricacies of publication standards. Researchers and practitioner can choose to register in one package of their choice or both packages. Further self-study material will be recommended in each package. The number of participants in each cohort is limited to ensure greater interactions and richer discussions. Participants will receive the Silk Cities Certificate of Participation upon the completion of each set of the training.

1 to 6 July 2024

• Six online workshops and guided self-study
• Registration deadline: 14 June.
• Early bird registration deadline 30 April.

Join our targeted workshops for a transformative journey in urban and development studies. Immerse yourself in six interactive sessions led by top academics, exploring diverse methodologies and global perspectives. Share your research, receive expert feedback, and enhance your skills in a supportive, international environment. Elevate your work to an international level and refine your approach. Register now for a holistic research experience.

8 to 13 July 2024

• Five online workshops and guided self-study
• Registration deadline: 14 June.
• Early bird registration deadline 30 April.

Join us to improve your skills for transforming your research into impactful publications. Elevate your research to publication-ready standards with our targeted workshops. These interactive online workshops, led by renowned academic reviewers, editors, and publishing industry experts, guide participants through the intricacies of publication standards. Gain insights into rigorous review processes, formatting for publication, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Dr. Fatemeh Farnaz Arefian, Silk Cities, UK
Prof. Yves Cabannes, UCL, UK
Prof. Julio Davila, UCL, UK
Dr. Arthur Dudney, Arcadia Fund, UK
Ms. Judith Ryser, Silk Cities, UK
Prof. John Twigg, UCL, UK
Dr. Vicente Sandoval, FU Berlin, Germany
Dr. Carmen Mendoza Arroyo, UIC, Spain
Prof. Michael Walls, UCL, UK

Prof. Mohammad Chaichian, Mount Mercy University, Iowa, USA
Prof. Kalliopi Fouseki, UCL, UK
Mr. Arif Hassan, Independent, Pakistan
Prof. Andrew James Hopkins, University of L'Aquila, Italy
Prof. Cassidy Johnson, UCL, UK
Prof. Ramin Keyvani, Oxford Brookes University, UK
Dr. Hossam Mahdy, Independent, UK
Prof. Ali Modarres, U
Mr. Babar Mumtaz, Independent, Pakistan