Apologies for cross-posting. We are pleased to announce details for the forthcoming ESRC Seminar Series 'Challenges in neighbourhood effects research: does it really matter where you live and what are the implications for policy?' organised jointly by the Centre of Housing Research, University of St Andrews, Department of Urban Studies, University of Glasgow and CCSR, University of Manchester. The first seminar, 'Neighbourhood Effects: Theory and Evidence', to be held in St Andrews, is scheduled for the 4th and 5th February 2010, starting at 10:30am on the 4th and finishing at 3:00pm on the 5th. Confirmed speakers include George Galster, Mario Small, Ruth Lupton, Ed Fieldhouse, Steven Durlauf, Paul Cheshire, and Geoff Meen. Full details can be found on the seminar website: www.neighbourhoodeffects.org Places are strictly limited: to register your interest in attending the Seminar Series, please email: [log in to unmask] by Monday the 16th of November. Attendance at the seminar, including buffet lunch, is free of charge. Transport to St Andrews, and accommodation costs are at your own expense. Best wishes from the seminar series organising committee, Maarten van Ham, David Manley, Duncan Maclennan, Nick Bailey, Ludi Simpson, Steven Jivraj ___________________________________________________ Dr. David Manley University of St Andrews School of Geography and Geosciences Centre for Housing Research Irvine Building, North Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AL Tel: ++44(0)1334 462383, Fax: ++44(0)1334463949, Email: [log in to unmask] Links: ESRC Seminar Series: www.neighbourhoodeffects.org School of Geography and Geosciences: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/gg Centre for Housing Research: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/chr The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland : No SC013532