named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Cambridge Elements in Global Urban History
Book series co-edited by GUHP members, publishing short-form scholarly works on global urban history
Dream Conversations
Program supporting intellectual exchange and mentoring for early-career scholars in global urban history
GUHP Emerging
Program promoting mentorship between established and emerging scholars, co-sponsoring conference panels, and organizing workshops and professional meetings
Global Urban History Blog
Collaborative blog platform featuring scholarly commentary and research at the intersection of urban and global history
Noteworthy in Global Urban History
Newsletter highlighting recent research, publications, and activities in the field, supported by graduate student staff
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Professional Conference Support 1 activity
- Funding travel and participation for under-resourced scholarsBuilds and manages a fund to support a Travel Award Program that enables early-career and under-resourced scholars to attend GUHP-sponsored events, increasing access and inclusivity in the field.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Organizing academic conferences and symposia in global urban historyPlans and hosts in-person and virtual conferences, symposia, and panel sessions for scholars in global urban history, including the GUHP2 Berlin conference in 2025 and prior events at institutions such as Technische Universität Berlin and the University of Leicester. These events feature academic panels, post-conference tours, and presentations by emerging and established scholars.
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Producing and expanding publications and research resources in global urban historySupports the development of online publications such as “Noteworthy in Global Urban History” and the Global Urban History blog, and has produced publications through its Dream Conversations series. Also maintains a bibliography project and supports scholarly output through research assistantships and publication platforms.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Supporting early-career scholars through mentorship and professional development programsRuns the GUHP Emerging Scholars Program, which provides mentorship, individual feedback, rehearsal opportunities, and presentation platforms for early-career scholars. The program includes structured mentorship cycles, culminating in symposia and conference presentations, and has supported multiple cohorts since 2020.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Operating a digital platform and communication channels for global urban history scholarshipMaintains an online directory, website, YouTube channel, and monthly newsletter to connect scholars, share research, and disseminate information on global urban history. The platform includes a searchable inventory of citations and member profiles, and hosts recorded conversations and event content.
- Providing institutional and operational support for global urban history scholarshipFunctions as a member-supported organization established in 2019, with foundational support from institutions such as Temple University and ongoing operational support from the NYU History Department and external funders for roles like Graduate Student Communications Specialist and Research Assistant.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4K
Contributions & grants$4K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$3K
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balance sheet
Total assets$18K
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Net assets$18K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -50.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 22
- Abosede A George — Board Member
- Adrian Lerner Partron — Board Member
- Alexia Yates — Board Member
- Andra Chastain — Board Member
- Anindita Ghosh — Board Member
- Anwesha Ghosh — Board Member
- Bernard Keo — Board Member
- Cyrus Schayegh — Board Member
- E Sasu Kwame Sewordor — Board Member
- Eric Beverley — Board Member
- Greet de Block — Board Member
- Hou Li — Board Member
- Joseph Prestel — Board Member
- Katherine Zubovitch — Board Member
- Kenny Cupers — Board Member
- Lucia Carminati — Board Member
- Marcio Siwi — Board Member
- Mariana Dantas — Board Member
- Michael Goebel — Board Member
- Nancy Kwak — Board Member
- Titiloa Halimat Somotan — Board Member
- Toby Lincoln — Board Member
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- African Urban Dynamics Collaborative Research Group Partner — Co-hosted a roundtable on Urban Theory from the Global South in April 2022.
- Barnard College Partner — Faculty served as discussant in GUHP Emerging 2021 symposia.
- California State University, Sacramento Partner — Faculty served as mentor in the GUHP Mentorship Program.
- Center for Metropolitan Studies Partner — Co-hosts GUHP2 Berlin conference events
- Center for Metropolitan Studies Partner — Co-organized and hosted the GUHP2 Berlin conference at Technische Universität Berlin.
- Centre for Urban History Partner — Co-sponsored a Dream Conversation on the Anthropocene at the University of Leicester.
- Centre for Urban History, University of Leicester Partner — Co-organized the 2019 conference "The Pursuit of Global Urban History."
- Columbia University Partner — Multiple faculty members participated as mentors and discussants in the mentorship program and symposia.
- Dartmouth College Partner — Faculty served as mentor in the GUHP Mentorship Program.
- Drexel University Partner — Faculty participated as mentor and symposium chair in GUHP Emerging 2021.
- European Architectural History Network Partner — Collaborated on a roundtable discussion on material environments and the Anthropocene in April 2022.
- Freie Universität-Berlin Partner — Collaborated with faculty as chairs and discussants in GUHP Emerging 2021 symposia.
- GUHP Emerging alumni Partner — Collaborates with GUHP Emerging alumni to support current scholars in preparing papers for conference presentation.
- GUHPVids YouTube channel Partner — Platform for hosting recorded Dream Conversations; used to disseminate events to a broader audience.
- Graduate Institute Geneva Partner — Faculty served as mentor to a symposium participant.
- Institute for Environmental Futures Partner — Co-sponsored a Dream Conversation on the Anthropocene at the University of Leicester.
- International Planning History Society Partner — Partnered with GUHP to sponsor panels and meetings at the 2018 Yokohama conference.
- King’s College London Partner — Engaged in mentorship and symposium participation through affiliated scholar.
- Latin American Studies Program of Ohio University Partner — Supported a Research Assistant to strengthen GUHP’s Bibliography project.
- Manchester University Partner — Provided mentorship via faculty advisor to symposium participant.
- Monash University Partner — Scholar participated in symposium with faculty mentor from another institution.
- NYU History Department Partner — Supports a Graduate Student Communications Specialist for GUHP’s newsletter, social media, and website maintenance.
- Research Network on Global Cities: Past and Present Network — GUHP originated from the final meeting of this research network.
- Rowboat Family Foundation Funder — Provided financial support for GUHP's start-up costs and early organizational development.
- Technische Universität Berlin Partner — Hosted the GUHP2 Berlin conference in its main building.
- Temple University Partner — Hosted the 2017 meeting where GUHP was launched.
- Tulane University Partner — Participated in mentorship program through faculty mentor.
- UC San Diego Partner — Faculty served as mentor in the GUHP Mentorship Program.
- UTA-DO African Urban Studies Workshop Partner — Co-hosted a trialogue on theory, history, and Global South urbanism in Nairobi in March 2023.
- Universidad de los Andes Partner — Faculty member acted as mentor in the GUHP Mentorship Program.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Anthropocene-Centered Urban Historical Analysismethodology: anthropocene-urban-historyBy reimagining urban history through the lens of the Anthropocene—integrating deep time, environmental materials, and justice concerns—the organization generates new analytical frameworks because it reframes cities as sites of concentrated human energy use and planetary-scale spatial power, linking urban development to broader ecological transformations.
- Decentering and Decolonizing Urban Historymethodology: decolonizing-urban-historyBy challenging Eurocentric and U.S.-centric narratives and integrating diverse historiographies, the organization produces more inclusive and globally representative scholarship because it enables the rediscovery of alternative epistemologies, particularly from the Global South, and critically interrogates dominant conceptual frameworks.
- Decentralized and Flexible Project-Based Programmingmethodology: flexible-project-modelBy using a flexible, project-based structure and decentralized programming model, the organization amplifies the reach of global urban history scholarship because it enables improvisational event design and empowers members to curate content within diverse institutional and geographic contexts.
- Interdisciplinary and Global Boundary Expansionmethodology: boundary-expansion scholarshipBy connecting urban history with global and environmental history and fostering cross-regional, interdisciplinary dialogue, the organization expands the conceptual and methodological boundaries of the field because integrating diverse temporal, geographic, and disciplinary perspectives enables innovative understandings of cities as drivers and products of global processes.
- Mentorship and Community-Driven Scholarly Developmentmethodology: mentorship-to-presentation pipelineBy creating intellectual communities and structured mentorship pipelines for junior scholars, the organization increases scholarly engagement and resilience, especially during periods of isolation, because it combines guidance with opportunities for public presentation and interdisciplinary feedback.