Space, Place, Mobility and Urban Studies

Our research unit investigates the spatial reorganisation of society, where places, cities and regions change and are challenged by various forms of mobility. We investigate relations between everyday life, culture, settlement and industries. New forms of mobility, social exclusion, intercultural relations, new technologies and creative industries demand new approaches in theory and in practice. Our research includes the following research centres

Center for Kulturmiljøstudier (Centre for ‘Cultural Milieu' - Cultural Heritage - Studies)

We investigate

• cities as places, urban innovation, urban politics, welfare and empowerment
• mobility of people, goods and information, commuting and mobility management, cycling
• everyday life and cultural diversity; gender and ethnicity, migration and urban life
• regional development; industries, settlement, urban sprawl, recreation and knowledge
• tourism and cultural industries; experiences, performances and experience economy
• cultural heritage and cultural planning; world images, tracks and municipal strategies
• sustainable development in relation to mobility, work and social justice

Planning - development of theory, methods and practices - forms a common interest. Research supports programs in geography and Planning Studies.