Dear Colleagues in the Next Generation Scholars community,
We hope to see you 25 March at our ”Share Your Science” Research Forum for NextGen scholars across the three VREF programs – ISM, MAC and Walking.

DATE: 25 MARCH
TIME: 13.00 GMT (note timezone!)

About this Research Forum

Urban mobility systems across the world are increasingly shaped by overlapping pressures – from rising transport costs and climate extremes to unequal infrastructure provision. This Research Forum brings together emerging scholars to examine how these stressors influence travel behaviour, access to public transport, and mobility equity, particularly for vulnerable populations.

PROGRAM

Welcome and Introduction
Henrik Nolmark, VREF

VREF Next Generation Initiative, Short orientation and updates,
Paschalin Basil and Shahan Ahmed 

Moderators
Kwame Odame and Nisha Nair 
Logistical Host
Karin Henriksson, VREF

Presentations

”Impact of Fuel Price Hike and Fare Elasticities of Public Transport in Makurdi Metropolis, Nigeria#”
Presenter: Paul Terkumbur Adeke, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Nigeria
Discussant: Edna Mercy, Africa Mobility Research Hub

”Impact of Extreme Heat on Travel Mode Choice for Vulnerable Demography”
Presenter: Shreya Banerjee, IIT Jodhpur, India
Discussant: Fagbenro Abiola, Lagos State University, Nigeria

”Urban Heat and Transit Equity: Assessing Microclimate and Shade Access at Bus Stops in NYC’s High Heat Vulnerability Neighbourhoods”
Presenter: Kasturi Sudesh Salvi, Pratt Institute, USA.
Discussant: Dominic Edem Hotor, University of Ghana, Ghana.

Plenare Discussion and Q&A

We warmly invite you to join us on 25 March 2026 at 13:00 GMT.

Further information about the Share Your Science Forum will be shared soon.

Sincerely,
Jane Summerton, VREF Scientific Advisor, and Karin Henriksson, VREF Communications Manager
On behalf of The VREF NextGen facilitating team:
Shahan Ahmed (ISM)
Paschalin Basil (MAC)
Obed Bore (ISM)
Nisha Nair (Walking)
Kwame Odame (MAC)
Maria José Nieto Combariza (Walking)