Thanks to @SLS_Journal for accommodating our research on Ljubljana’s urban squats @jennykanell

"I would really like to see urban studies and urban scholars being much more inclusive of lesser heard voices, non-academic voices that deserve the same intellectual platform as academic voices." from @LorettaCLees in Issue 2:1 #reflect #urbanstudies https://t.co/DOzUiHNPrW

Read @LorettaCLees wonderful paper "What Constitutes Engaged Dialogue in Urban Research?" - a wonderful and thought provoking read. Keep reading for the commentaries... #urban #research @BUonCities @BUsociologydept

Let's celebrate bookshops on #BookshopDay! In 2022, we collaborated with @BAbooksellers to research the pivotal role of bookshops in our high streets! The research shows they make a significant impact to our high streets! You can read the research via: https://t.co/6DAZDD5IHd

This afternoon, Dr @NikosNtounis met with @UweBrandes to discuss IPM being involved in the @GUGlobalCities's Urban Thinkers program (a @UNHABITAT World Urban Campaign) We look forward to sharing more details in coming weeks. Learn more via: https://t.co/CGs0batWie

You can still sign up for the #RSAInternational Hour webinar, taking place tomorrow at 15.00 BST. Speakers @sparks_stirling & @phil_prentice will be talking about A Scottish Perspective on Place, chaired by @profcathyparker. Register here: https://t.co/RRLorZp8Vf #placemanagement

Join our next #RSAInternational Hour in collaboration with @PlaceManagement @sparks_stirling & @phil_prentice will discuss a Scottish perspective on place, in contrast to those in Westminster, Europe and beyond. Free registration here: https://t.co/pcgxFC1WEf #RSAWebinar 👇🔁

Progress, successes and barriers so far in Scotland's approach to towns and town centres - that’s the theme of an upcoming @PlaceManagement @regstud webinar. IPM Senior Fellows @sparks_stirling & @phil_prentice @ScotlandsTowns are our speakers. Do join us: https://t.co/rVfDALOb5M

New in @placejournalipm, this study is one of the first place-based attempts that uses #GenerativeAI (#GPT4) to assess in situ place experiences from Twitter. https://t.co/MCIy1vVE07 @viriyatae @PlaceManagement

IPM away day to New Brighton - blown away by the work in the town and a brilliant tour hosted by @danieldaviesRPL Place leadership in action. From the murals to the resident engagement and the ‘complementary not competitive’ ethos to growing the high street. 👏

What is #localfood, and why is it associated with #rurality? This study aims to understand how #Marche 🇮🇹 consumers construct #foodlocalness in relation to #ruralspace. Written w/ @ProfMcEachern. Published in #JPMD (@PlaceManagement). https://t.co/vziq6984ye

New Publication! In this article, I draw on eight semi-structured interviews with refugees to examine how spaces are constructed within UK Refugee Status Determination Processes. https://t.co/SrnwmeVhN4

We have just started the latest taster session for our MSc Place Management and Leadership programme. We have delegates from across the UK joining us from local authorities, combined authorities and the private sector. Learn more: https://t.co/b9MXbZh8H2 @ManMetUni

After a few years in the making, our paper on BIDs' responses during COVID-19 is finally out. It is based on Natalie Raben's dissertation, and highlights the changes in BIDs' practices from a disaster management lens. @WeAreWaterlooUK @PlaceManagement https://t.co/MI2dvzT3QB

📣 New news story 📰 First Tourism Places Symposium led by @MaarjaKaaristo, Raoul Bianchi & Tim Edensor was 7-8th June & brought together leading scholars, practitioners & activists addressing issues facing tourism 🗣️ See here for an event overview 👉

📣 New news story 📰 The centre recently funded a group of IPM researchers to travel to Ljubljana for the #RSA2023 Conference to chair six sessions, present place research & lead a cultural walking tour 🗣️ Read about their conferences activities here 👉 https://t.co/hreaAWOlPQ

Last week I had the chance to contribute to a story about place management in Metelkova in the national Slovene TV, highlighting learnings from our research with @jennykanell since 2016 on Ljubljana's squats and their status in urban life @mmu_business

Professor awarded MBE for services to education and place management Prof Cathy Parker is helping communities to transform their high streets https://t.co/ufDqCORfRi

Really happy to be working this week at the @_ipop office in the Tobačna factory, already had great discussions and potential synergies on the topics of high streets, towns centres, place management, and mobility plans. @PlaceManagement

what an amazing conference @regstud. Debating, learning, presenting early career research on place leadership, walking tours, awesome local food & culture. #RSA23 Thank-you so much for the opportunity @ManMet_BT @DrSDMillington @DrChloeSteadman @NikosNtounis @gareth_ipm