Agenda & Outline
It is proposed that urban theory and research is a growing field of work in the social and natural sciences as well as in related disciplines. In fact the strong trends towards urbanisation across the globe suggest that this is likely to be the case for the foreseeable future and we are increasingly becoming a predominantly urban society. Despite this trend the sociology lacks a strong focus for the work of urban theorists and researchers and increasingly is losing expertise and personnel to related disciplines; such as planning, geography, criminology and politics.
It is among the key aims of this study group to reinvigorate the networking of urban sociology as a field of enquiry, fostering interdisciplinary connections across disciplines, institutions and continents with a view to generating more impactful connections of theory and research for all of those engaged in this vibrant area of expertise.
However, in developing the Urban Theory and Research group (or UTR) it is hoped that more than this can be achieved. We aim here to create a globally recognisable ‘brand’ of excellence in urban theory and research that members of this group can proudly use, and link into, for a wide range of academic endeavour, such as:
- Fuel generation of collaborative research bids & link to research institutes.
- Create a dynamic forum for theoretical debate.
- Assist and develop publications strategy & skills throughout the career path.
- Assist in development of academic enterprise.
- Promote individual excellence and activities.
- Proactively engage and foster networks for academics and practitioners.
In developing the UTR the aim is to engage with and enable proactive career development across the academic, public and private sectors and to generate a stronger movement for all engaged in urban related enterprise.
We also now have a newly established discussion forum for members to voice thoughts, ideas and recommendations or requests as well as just connect with other like-minded people. Follow this link to hook up with the UTR and our activities.
We humbly invite you to join us. Please complete and return the UTR Registration Form.
'THE WORD' now available!
The Urban Theory and Research Group Newsletter 'The WORD' is now available online. This is supplement to the work of the group in connecting people together, raising the profile of the study group and the BSA as well as our registered members. This will be circulated to all interested parties on request, and again we encourage you to REGISTER with the study group to make distribution easier as our membership expands...
THE WORD includes information on the study group, as well as invitations for short polemics and think pieces to be assessed by 'Kojak' our very own pseudonym for radical investigations and interventions... feel free to check it out, download or even submit some ideas for the next issue!
THE WORD - Issue 9 (Mar/Apr 08)
THE WORD - Issue 8 (Dec 07/Feb 08)
THE WORD - Issue 7 (Sept/Nov 07)
THE WORD - Issue 6 (Jul/Aug 07)
THE WORD - Issue 5 (Jun/Jul 07)
THE WORD - Issue 4 (Apr/May 07)
THE WORD - Issue 3 (Mar/Apr 07)
THE WORD - Issue 2 (Feb/Mar 07)
THE WORD - Issue 1 (Jan 07)
Partner Agencies
Manchester Institute for Social and Spatial Transformations (MISST)
Contact the Convenor:
For more information on the Urban Theory & Research Study Group contact the convenor:
Dr Peter Rogers
Lecturer in Sociology of Law and Criminology
Room 609 - C3B
Sociology Department
Division of Sociology, Media, Culture and Philosophy
Macquarie University. 2109
New South Wales, Australia
Send an email.
…or contact the BSA directly.
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