Cities are Back in Town half-day seminar: Urban and regional research: Beyond methodological nationalism and colonial legacies

The seminar focuses on rethinking how methods and theories tackle the complexities of urban and regional dynamics. By bringing together interdisciplinary scholars, we aim to explore research strategies that move beyond traditional national and colonial frameworks. With two roundtables, the event examines how contemporary methodologies—from transnational and postcolonial perspectives to critical urban theory—can analyse patterns of inequality, social exclusion, and urban transformation. The round tables will tackle the following questions: How can novel methodological approaches better capture the interplay between local practices and global forces? In what ways do existing theories limit our understanding of urban spatiality and regional development, notably in postcolonial contexts? By critically reassessing research designs and theoretical paradigms, the seminar aims to foster methodological pluralism and theoretical innovation, ultimately offering more nuanced insights into the multifaceted realities of urban and regional spaces.

Details on roundtables, speakers, and registration will come soon.