Space and Politics

This section explores themes where space and politics intervene. Navigate the links to see and hear the ways in which space and politics are woven into the debates.

Community Activism in an Age of Austerity

In this podcast, Dr Eleanor Jupp talks to two community activists, Christine and Karen, who live on the outskirts of Stoke-on-Trent. Both women have run community groups for over ten years in their neighbourhoods, aimed at improving the lives and life chances of residents in these disadvantaged areas.

Doreen Massey talks about the Soundings project

Doreen Massey discusses how the Soundings project originated, the philosophical thinking and socio-political struggles that marked the last decades, and the geographical perspective that she brings to the debates.