Guest Lecture: Joanne Massey Researching the City

Dr Joanne Massey is an aspiring young researcher who has investigated Manchester’s inner city urban regeneration and social conflict. Dr Massey’s lecture will give us a deep insight into the practical implications of conducting social research in urban spaces.

The lecture will take place in the Righton Building at 9am on the 3rd of February.

Guest Lecture: Phil Wood Intercultural City 9th of February 4pm

We are pleased to welcome Phil Wood as a guest speaker on the Manchester POLIS programme 2010.

Phil Wood has a huge track record in the field of urban studies. He published extensively on issues of creativity and interculturalism. Phil coauthored  ‘The Intercultural City: Planning for Diverstiy Advantage‘  together with Charles Landry. He is currently principal advisor to the Council of Europe on intercultural urban policies.

Geoffrey Manton Building LT 302

Guest Lecture: Steven Flower Wednesday 27th of January

Steven Flower will contribute to this year’s Manchester POLIS programme.

The lecture will take place on Wednesday the 27th of January at 10am. Manchester Metropolitan University Righton Building 114

Steven has a background in the third sector, working in various organisations and contexts over the past 10 years to enable better use of information technology tools. This has ranged from youth film making projects in Eastern Germany to IT recycling to founding a social enterprise to provide web services to the sector. At Substance Steven leads on the development of projects that aim to get the best use of technology for those delivering social change at all levels. This includes development of our web-based tools, but also local projects that enable organisations to tell stories digitally. Steven has a BA (Hons) in Communication Processes, and an MA in European Urban Cultures.