Stephen Essex

Stephen is Associate Professor in Geography at the University of Plymouth, teaching across urban and rural planning and sustainable tourism. His Sustainable Cities module examines how cities are tackling sustainable development and climate change challenges. At Masters level, Stephen is the Programme Coordinator for MSc Planning, which is fully accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute. 

Stephen’s memberships include: Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, and Committee Member of Royal Town Planning Institute South West branch. 

Stephen’s research interests are in the planning, creation and management of human environments, with the overall theme running through his research being sustainable urban transformations.