Episode Synopsis "Episode 08: Patrick Collins – The Geography of Economic Development and the role of Culture"

Dr. Patrick Collins, School of Geography and Archaeology and co-leader of the Creative, Liveable and Sustainable Cluster, Whitaker Institute at NUI Galway chats with Angela Sice about his work on the geography of economic development with a particular focus on the role of Culture. Patrick speaks about a number of his most recent projects and draws highlights from the importance of geography in the social, economic and cultural lives of places. Patricks most recent project entitled a Creative Momentum is supported by the EU’s Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme. Recorded December 2015 by GK Media.

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