Urban Splash founders recognised by two of the region’s universities
Tom Bloxham MBE and Jonathan Falkingham MBE, co-founders of award-winning regeneration company Urban Splash, have received recognition from two of the north west’s universities.
The renowned Manchester School of Architecture (MSA), an innovative collaboration between Manchester Metropolitan University and The University of Manchester, has appointed Bloxham, Urban Splash Chairman, as a Visiting Professor of Urban Regeneration, joining recently appointed author and SOM architect Mina Hasman, alongside a roster of five other renowned industry leaders.
Speaking of the appointment, Professor Kevin Singh, Head of Manchester School of Architecture, said: “I’m delighted that Tom Bloxham is joining us as Visiting Professor of Urban Regeneration to complement our existing team of Visiting Professors in the School. Tom needs little introduction due to the incredible success of Urban Splash both in promoting quality architecture and design but also their role in the regeneration of East Manchester and elsewhere. Tom will bring a fascinating perspective of development and regeneration to our students across a range of our programmes. We are very excited to see the contribution he will make to our already world-class School of Architecture.”
In Liverpool, Falkingham has also been recognised, with the University of Liverpool awarding him an Honorary Degree – one of ten recipients who were awarded for their “significant contributions to the city”.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, University of Liverpool Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Janet Beer said: “I was delighted to honour ten outstanding individuals who have made a positive contribution to the city of Liverpool and to the University.
“Drawn from very different areas – politics, sport, music, culture and business – each of the honorands has excelled in their chosen field and it was a pleasure to welcome them and hear their inspiring stories.
“These individuals would have had their degrees conferred as part of graduation ceremonies in 2020 and 2021, which were unfortunately postponed due to Covid. Despite the wait, it was wonderful to be able to honour them in a special ceremony in front of an audience of civic guests, alumni, students and staff.”
Both Bloxham and Falkingham have received recognition from across the sector throughout their careers. Both have been awarded MBEs for services to architecture and regeneration as well as receiving individual awards. Falkingham was elected a RIBA Fellow in 2016 and became a board member of the British Architectural Trust, he has also received honorary degrees from the University of Wolverhampton and a fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University.
Bloxham was named as one of City AM’s most powerful entrepreneurs and earned a place on the Scene Power in Property List 2022. Tom has also received honorary doctorates and fellowships from the Universities of Manchester, Plymouth, Bristol UWE, Cumbria, Liverpool John Moores and Oxford Brookes.
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