Welcome to CUPS
CUPS was established in Manchester University by Professor Brian Robson in 1983 to develop research on urban and regional policy.
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Latest News
A Map for England
The RTPI has launched a debate on the benefits of having a Map for England. For this initiative, CUPS researchers have produced a report and a compendium of spatial maps illustrating the spatial dimension of existing policies across England. On the website of the project, the RTPI are welcoming feedback and comments about this initiative.
The initiative was formally launched by the RTPI on March 22 in Manchester.
Posted April 2012
Contribution to ESPON Seminar
Cecilia Wong contributed to an ESPON seminar with a presentation titled "Measuring Spatial Planning Outcomes: The UK experience". The seminar about "Indicator Development and Monitoring for the National Spatial Strategy and Regional Planning Guidelines" was held on 28th September 2011 in Dublin. A report of the event and a link to the presentations are available via this link.
Posted November 2011
Our Research
Our Research currently covers three broad themes:
- Evaluation of area-based urban policy initiatives;
- Territorial spatial planning;
- Spatial analysis and public participation GIS.
The most recent CUPS Newsletter can be viewed in PDF format by following this link: CUPS Newsletter 2011/12.
Staff
The Centre has a staff of eighteen, including academics, associates and research staff.
Postgraduate Research
CUPS has a thriving postgraduate research community. We welcome enquiries from prospective research students.