New Perspectives on Urban Infrastructures
From 8 to 10 July 2026, twelve doctoral researchers from across the globe gathered at the University of Amsterdam for the infrastructure-focused edition of the ARL Summer School. Co-organised by the ARL –Academy for Spatial Development in the Leibniz Association), the Regional Studies Association (RSA Europe), and the University of Amsterdam, the summer school revolved around the politics, rhythms, temporalities, and co-creation of urban systems. The gathering cultivated dynamic, thought-provoking exchanges between doctoral candidates, keynote speakers, mentors, and organisers. Together, participants interrogated the ontology of infrastructure in light of its expanding definition, considering diverse epistemological and methodological frameworks. Beyond intellectual debate, the summer school broadened professional networks, offered tailored mentorship to enhance publication skills, immersed attendees in Amsterdam’s evolving urban landscape, and sowed the seeds for long-term research collaborations.
