Dr R Comunian
University of Southampton
University Road
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
Position: Lecturer in Human Geography
Research group: Economy, Society and Space
Research interests
- Urban geography
- Cultural and creative industries
- Cultural clusters and creative cities
- Complexity theory
- Role of university in regional development
- Social network analysis and clusters
- Urban regeneration and social impact / participation
- Cultural production and consumption
- Knowledge transfer and creative industries
- Creativity and local competitiveness
Biographical notes
Roberta Comunian is currently Lecturer in Human Geography. She joined the School of Geography, at the University of Southampton in January 2008.
Qualifications
- BA/MA Communication Studies (University of Padua, IT), 2002
- Ph.D. European Doctorate in Network Economy and Knowledge Management (University of Venice, IT), 2007
Details
- 2006 - 2007, Research Fellow - AHRC Impact Fellowships School of Performance and Cultural Industry, University of Leeds (UK)
- 2005 - 2006, Marie Curie Fellowship - ARTURI (Advanced Research Training in University Regional Interaction) and Visiting Researcher at CURDS, University of Newcastle (UK)
| Module title | Module code | Discipline | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culture and the City: exploring production and consumption | GEOG3045 | Geography | Course leader |
| Innovation, Clusters and Networks | GEOG6060 | Geography | Course leader |
| Geographical Skills | GEOG1007 | Geography | Tutor |
| Researching Urban Economy and Culture I: Communication and Research Skills | GEOG6063 | Geography | Tutor |
| Thinking through Cities and Regions | GEOG6013 | Geography | Tutor |
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