John Urry (1946-2016)

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John’s intellectual legacy and tributes website –

At our away day in June 2016, we made a video thinking about John.

Being at Sea: More-than-human mobilities in and on the water

Jun 6, 2026

Cemore Summer Symposium, with online guest speakers Maria Borovnik and Mimi Sheller. Friday 26th June 2026, 9am-1.30pm...

Feb 4, 2026

We are delighted to announce the publication of a new book by our co-Director Prof. Lynne Pearce. Britain’s Changing...

Jan 27, 2026

The Annual John Urry Lecture was established to commemorate the life and work of one of Lancaster’s foremost...