Hello! I am a researcher and writer working at the intersections of urban, political, and labour geographies.  My current interests include:

  • Urban governance
  • Infrastructural labour
  • Sustainable livelihoods
  • Waste & waste management
  • Vacant space & property

I am currently an Assistant Professor in urban geography at Dublin City University. I previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Galway, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Trinity College Dublin and as a Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Manchester.

I previously worked as a researcher and policy advisor for charities and social enterprises, working on social innovation, collaborative economies, and digital education.

My academic publications are available on ResearchGate.

You can contact me at kathleen(dot)stokes(at)dcu(dot)ie or find me on Bluesky (@KathleenStokes).