About the collective
Our interdisciplinary mission
Urbanism at Borders [U@B] operates as a global research network dedicated to interrogating complex spatial dynamics at geopolitical frontiers. By integrating architectural analysis, geographical research, urban design, and socio-political inquiry, we build a multi-layered understanding of urban environments shaped by division, flow, and cultural exchange.
The Border Urbanism Research Collective (Centre) brings together an international community of scholars, spatial practitioners, and researchers. Based in Cardiff and collaborating across borders, we explore how cities, territories, and societies function across geopolitical lines.
Monographs and global scholarship
Dissemination is central to our shared work. In partnership with esteemed international academic publishers, our collective publishes definitive volumes on the field, including 'Border Urbanism' and 'Urbanism at Borders' with Springer. We frequently partner on funded research proposals across institutions worldwide.
"By bridging disciplinary boundaries, we provide critical frameworks for understanding how border regions and cities shape human lives across the globe."
Urbanism at Borders [U@B] Research Network, Cardiff