CENTRE FOR SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND POLICY
Leeds has a long tradition of providing cutting-edge analysis techniques and policy predictions based on the latest science and information. The Centre for Spatial Analysis and Policy (CSAP) builds on that tradition by developing innovative ways of looking at the world to understand business, society and the environment at different spatial scales and by providing applied or policy-related analyses of geographical behaviour.
Our research interests
We have wide-ranging research interests in quantitative geography
Our particular research interests include population dynamics, migration, geodemographics, retailing, education and health. We have specific expertise in analysis and modelling methods including microsimulation, agent-based modelling, spatial interaction models, AI techniques, demographic estimation and projection, and applications of GIS.
We have strong commercial and public-sector links
Whilst much of our research is UK Research Council funded, we also undertake research in partnership with a number of European, national, regional and local public sector institutions as well as private sector organisations.
We provide education and training appropriate for both academic and commercial worlds
We teach Masters programmes and Undergraduate modules based on our latest research, enabling students to acquire quantitative skills that are in demand in the real world as well as training for academic research careers.
CSAP Introduction
Latest News
Paul Norman, Phil Rees, Pia Wohland and Pete Boden submitted an application to ESRC's Follow On Fund on 22 January 2010. The proposal is entitle Ethnic group population trends and projections for UK local areas: dissemination of innovative data inputs, model outputs, documentation and skills. If successful, it will provide 12 months of funding for dissemination of the results of their ESRC UPTAP project.
Steve Carver and WRi colleagues (Katherine Arrell, Gordon Mitchell, Mark Fisher and partners from UHI and Pan Parks) have been award a £30k contract from the Scottish Government to carry out a review of the status and conservation of wildland in Europe. This will inform developing policy by the Scottish Government on wildland.
New Publication
Boyle, P., and Norman, P. (2009) Migration and health. Chapter 19 in The Companion to Health and Medical Geography. Brown, T., McLafferty, S., & Moon, G. (eds.). Wiley-Blackwell: Chichester: 346-374.
