Bola Ogundipe

Bola joined WS in October 2022 as a Graduate Town Planner after completing his MSc in Urban Regeneration at UCL. Previously he studied Geography at The University of Manchester undertaking a module in Governing Urban Transformation, which sparked his interest in becoming a Town Planner.

During the completion of his MSc, Bola researched a variety of topics for his modules ranging from critical debates within urban regeneration, developing and implementing an urban design framework, managing and executing a regeneration project and understanding the disparity in the take up of neighbourhood plans around the country.

Prior to this, Bola undertook research to show Manchester’s homeless hotspots around the city centre whilst doing his undergraduate degree to highlight and tackle the growing issue within the city.

Outside of the workplace Bola enjoys film photography, collecting vinyl records, and is an keen Arsenal supporter.