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Student essay winner: A Transport Solution for Congested Leicester – That’s right, Monorail!

Posted on July 1, 2019 by jcauva00

By Chris Whiting / @ChrisRWhiting CURA is proud to publish outstanding student contributions pertaining to pressing issues facing cities today. In today’s blog, @DMUPolitics MA student Chris Whiting discusses an innovative solution to transport problems in Leicester, asking whether a … Continue reading →

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CURA Annual Lecture

Posted on June 3, 2019 by jcauva00

We are delighted to announce details of CURA Annual Lecture 2019: Speaker: Dr Sarah Marie Hall  , the University of Manchester Title: “From ‘community’ to ‘social infrastructures’? Repoliticising social relationships and responsibilities in austere times” Date: Wednesday 12 June 2019 … Continue reading →

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Urban Informality: An International Workshop

Posted on May 13, 2019 by jcauva00

Linking informal working practices and the governance of everyday life Thursday 27 June | HU2.37, Hugh Aston Building, De Montfort University, Leicester This workshop will seek to trace the possible relationships between dynamics of informality that cut across  governance, work … Continue reading →

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CURA Events Spring/Summer 2019

Posted on April 12, 2019 by jcauva00

CURA is pleased the confirm a lively programme of events in May, June and July, as follows: Date & Time Event details 8 May 3-5pm, HU3.96 P Eckersley, Nottingham Trent University Power and Capacity in Urban Climate Governance LGRC/CURA seminar … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary and reactionary urbanisms: La Paz, El Alto and Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Posted on April 12, 2019 by jcauva00

Mike Geddes, University of Warwick Date and time: Wednesday 29 May 2019, 2.00-4.00pm Venue: Hugh Aston Building, Room HU3.96, DeMontfort University Abstract Urban identities in Bolivia have historically reflected, but also significantly shaped, the country’s complex and conflicted history. La … Continue reading →

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DMU Doctoral College PhD Scholarships 2019-20

Posted on March 1, 2019 by jcauva00

The Centre for Urban Research on Austerity (CURA) invites outstanding prospective PhD students to apply for a De Montfort University (DMU) PhD Scholarship. We welcome applications from students capable of developing innovative, interdisciplinary and internationally relevant research in any field related … Continue reading →

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Municipal Socialism- Lessons from UK Local Government?

Posted on October 4, 2018 by abuaro01

In today’s post Neil Barnett reflects on the theme of his presentation at the Municipal Socialism conference hosted by CURA in June 2018. Firstly, a note about this intervention/ contribution to the debate. Given the stimulating nature of the debate … Continue reading →

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What is Municipal Socialism in the 21st Century?

Posted on August 30, 2018 by abuaro01

We are delighted to publish this short video, produced by Stir to Action, explaining the aims, politics and policies of contemporary Municipal Socialism. It was produced based on discussions at our recent Municipal Socialism in the 21st Century Conference (programme … Continue reading →

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The Haringey Development Vehicle – a Triumph of Local Democracy against Gentrification

Posted on July 9, 2018 by abuaro01

Following the resignation of Claire Kober, the beleaguered Labour leader of Haringey Council, the controversial Haringey Development Vehicle – or HDV – looks set to be dead and buried. But was the anti-HDV campaign really propelled by the so-called “hard-left”, … Continue reading →

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Austerity Diasporas – Portugal and Migration

Posted on October 26, 2017 by abuaro01

Lisa Rodan continues our “Austerity Diasporas” series, with a second post related to her ongoing PhD research into the experiences of Portuguese migrants affected by the 2008 crash and ensuing austerity. The first post focused on social changes leading up to the 2011 … Continue reading →

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