The Spatial Action Lab (OxSAL) is a platform for collaboration between researchers, students, activists/organisers, practitioners, and community members working on spatial justice issues in Oxford and Oxfordshire. By facilitating knowledge exchange in a low-stakes, non-jargonistic, and inclusive environment, the Lab aims to build relationships between diverse local stakeholders and advance spatial justice in Oxford. The Lab's pilot iteration in spring/summer 2023 will host three participatory workshops around the theme of housing (in)justice in collaboration with our workshop partners. To get a sense of who we are and how we work, check out our mission and core values statement.

The Spatial Action Lab is joint-funded by the University of Oxford's Knowledge Exchange Seed Fund and the Grand-Union Doctoral Training Partnership (Economic and Social Research Council, UK) and hosted within the School of Geography and the Environment.

Our first workshop, led by Transition by Design, took place on the 5th of May. We used participatory mapping to explore spatial inequalities and share knowledge about ongoing spatial justice projects in Oxford. Together we will develop and share strategies for achieving spatial justice and a more equitable society with affordable, safe housing for all.

To find out more about OxSAL or to join a workshop, check out our Twitter and Eventbrite or email us at spatialactionlab@gmail.com