Ms Reem Elnady

I am an accomplished urban researcher and assistant lecturer with over seven years of teaching experience in architectural design studios in higher education in Egypt. I hold a bachelor's and master's degree in architecture, where I developed a deep interest in participatory and inclusive urban development. 

Currently, I am a researcher at the Centre for Sustainable Planning and Environments (SPE) at UWE Bristol, where my work focuses on inclusive urbanism, gender-sensitive planning, and refugee spatial integration. My doctoral research explores how urban environments can be designed to support the spatial inclusion and everyday integration of Muslim women refugees, particularly in the context of Bristol. This research is carried out in close collaboration with local NGOs and refugee support charities. 

Before joining UWE, I was a member of the Urban City Unit at ESU-LAB (Egyptian Sustainable Urbanism Lab), Mansoura University, engaging in interdisciplinary projects in partnership with German academic institutions. These projects addressed pressing urban challenges in the Egypt's Delta region, including informal settlements, public space, and community participation. 

In addition to my research, I contribute to architectural education at UWE. I am involved as a tutor on the MArch Live Projects module and provide design studio support to Level 2 Architecture students, bridging my academic expertise with practice-based learning.