Geography meets urgency: 91直播 hosts international Spatialising Urban Crisis Workshop
Leading international scholars and practitioners gathered at The University of Manchester for a workshop examining how cities are responding to the complex and intersecting crises of our time
Convened by Dr , a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow based at The University of Manchester, the event took place in June and served as a dynamic forum for exchange at the intersection of academic research and real-world practice. Participants shared innovative approaches and strategies cities are adopting to address challenges ranging from climate disruption and social inequality to care infrastructure under strain.
There was a real sense of energy and commitment in the room. It was especially rewarding to witness meaningful engagement across career stages, and to have the time and space for thoughtful discussion.
The event featured contributions from a distinguished project board, including , Professor of Geography; , Professor and President of Chile鈥檚 National Council for Territorial Development (Consejo Nacional de Desarrollo Territorial); and (MAE, FAcSS, FRSA), Professor and Director of the Boston University Initiative on Cities.
The workshop forms part of a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, , which investigates how cities innovate in the provision of care during times of crisis and co-sponsored by the , the , and the .
By facilitating international dialogue and knowledge exchange, the initiative aims to inform more equitable and resilient urban futures.