prof. Iwona Sagan Centre of excellence The Head of the Centre Research and Education Centre for Urban Socio-Economic Development project number: EVK-CT Project duration: Dec 2002 Nov 2005 phone: +48 (0) Fax. +48 (0) Department of Economic Geography University of Gdansk al. Pilsudskiego Gdynia, Poland Centre of excellence socio-economic development of urban areas urban regime theory urban policy theory and methodology of regional studies studies of place territorial identity studies cultural landscape studies cultural heritage studies housing changes and residential mobility studies quality of life studies local economic development studies (special focus on SMEs) social space production processes regional tourism development studies The research fields Centre of excellence The Centre collaborates with numerous research and education institutions across the Europe and beyond. The Centre is a bridge between the Western and the Eastern European institutions. The Centre is very active in the field of European funded projects. We are partner in 5 European funded projects now. Centre of excellence