Dr Lazaros Karaliotas, Dr Andy Davies, Dr David Featherstone and Dr Christos Mais
Funding period: 1 May 2024 – 31 December 2025
Type of funding:
Other Grants
This grant was awarded as a follow-up to Re-thinking the spatial politics of global urbanization processes: the contested relationalities of port cities past and present.
Awardees: Dr Lazaros Karaliotas, Dr Andy Davies, along with Dr David Featherstone and Dr Christos Mais
Narrating port-cities from below: Communities, Solidarities, Politics is a podcast series that builds on the insights stemming from the USF-funded seminar series, Re-thinking the spatial politics of global urbanization processes: The contested relationalities of port cities past and present. By adopting the perspective of ‘history from below,’ this series aims to provide an alternative narrative of port-cities, spotlighting the stories and voices of marginalized communities historically neglected in official records. Through collaborations with community organizations and grassroots initiatives in Glasgow, Liverpool, and Thessaloniki, the podcast series will narrate the histories of these port-cities, centering on the agency and everyday experiences of their diverse inhabitants. The series seeks to unveil the politics inherent in global urbanization processes, shedding light on issues of racialization, exclusion, and the forging of multi-ethnic solidarities. The series consists of five podcasts: one dedicated to each one of these key historical port-cities, an introduction and a conclusion. By narrating these stories in collaboration with local communities, the podcasts ensure ownership and authenticity, fostering inclusivity and diverse perspectives. The podcast format facilitates accessibility and engagement, transcending traditional barriers to knowledge dissemination. Overall, this podcast series seeks to serve as an important resource for understanding the past and present of port-cities, aligning with efforts to decolonize narratives around urbanization by foregrounding the voices of neglected actors. It will not only enrich academic discourse but also empower communities and citizens by highlighting the diverse realities and activities that shape urban experiences.