Renata Cleaver Malzoni is an urban researcher based in Barcelona, with a master’s degree in Sociology (Urban Studies) from Goldsmiths University of London. She previously worked with NGOs advocating for the rights of people who have migrated to Europe, particularly pregnant women and young adults. Her research is mostly regarding the right to the city, and the importance of decolonizing our understanding of our surroundings.

Currently, she is a collaborator at IAAC’s Urban Sciences Lab and the coordinator of Maestría en Urbanismo Próximo (MaUP), a master in Spanish focused on exploring the challenges of contemporary cities.