Professor Dr. Nick Gallent

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Biography

Nick Gallent is a Professor of Housing Planning at University College London, with a background in planning agreements aimed at securing affordable housing. He completed his PhD at the University of Wales in 1995 and has held academic positions at Cardiff and Manchester Universities before his appointment at UCL in 1999. His research focuses on housing planning, particularly in rural areas, and he has published extensively in his field, being the author or editor of 22 research books and over 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Nick is a Fellow of several professional societies and has engaged with governmental planning commissions. He served as Head of the Bartlett School of Planning at UCL from 2011 to 2019 and is currently an Honorary Professor at the University of Hong Kong. His contributions to the field include leading graduate programs and acting as a trustee for various planning bodies.

Research Interests

Housing Planning Urban Planning Rural Planning

Experience

Head of the Bartlett School of Planning

2011-09-01 — 2019-08-31

University College London, Bartlett School of Planning • United Kingdom

Led the Bartlett School of Planning for 8 years, overseeing academic programs and research initiatives.

Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Reader, Professor

1999-09-01 — 2100-01-01

University College London, Bartlett School of Planning • United Kingdom

Involved in various academic roles, contributing to teaching and research in housing planning.

Lecturer Planning

1997-01-01 — 1999-08-30

University of Manchester, School of Planning and Landscape • United Kingdom

Taught courses in planning and contributed to faculty research.

Research Associate

1995-09-01 — 1997-02-01

Cardiff University, City Regional Planning • United Kingdom

Conducted research in city and regional planning.

Research Student

1992-10-01 — 1995-09-01

University of Aberystwyth, Institute of Geography and Earth Science • United Kingdom

Worked on doctoral research in geography and earth science.

Research Assistant

1992-07-01 — 1992-10-01

University of Aberystwyth, Institute of Geography and Earth Science • United Kingdom

Assisted with research activities and academic projects.