On February 20th the British Academy invited to the conference “Big Cities – Small Changes. Thinking Creatively Through Urban Infrastructure” as the launch event of its “Cities and Infrastructure“ research programme. Convened by Caroline Knowles and featuring former and current members of CUCR, the day was an inspiring occasion for putting in practice the conference’s … More Thinking through Infrastructure by Christian Von Wissel

Date : Saturday 26th May Location : LG01, Professor Stuart Hall Building, Goldsmiths, University of London Time : 11am – 5.30pm The event celebrates 50 years of reggae music in the UK and the lasting legacy of the Windrush generation and their children on the sound and look of British culture. It includes contributions from … More Bass Culture 70/50 Event – Sat 26th May 2018

In this CUCR podcast Les Back talks to Steve Hanson and Ben Gidley about their new report with Sunda Ali Identity, Belonging & Citizenship in Urban Britain (CUCR, 2018).  This study of UK cities was conducted before the Brexit vote but in many respects it anticipated its outcome.  In this report they argue that urban spaces  can be characterised on … More Identity, Belonging & Citizenship in Urban Britain Podcast

The intellectual life of any university is only possible because of the people who administer the practicalities of academia and make things work.  These largely uncelebrated colleagues make sure rooms are booked for the next seminar, ensure that visiting speakers have the correct form for their expenses claim or book the flights for a high … More Tuning Academic Life: In Memory of Carole Keegan by Les Back

Dates : 13 – 25 August 2018 Location : Goldsmiths, University of London http://iupss.com/ Designed for photographers, artists and researchers whose work addresses notions of urban space and culture, the international Urban Photography Summer School provides a highly intensive two-week practical and theoretical training in key aspects of urban visual practice and research. The course … More International Urban Photography Summer School