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Uneven Regional Development in A Contentious World of Changing Global Production Networks
23 May 2025, 11:30 am–1:00 pm
Explore how shifting global production networks are transforming regional development in this timely talk by Professor Henry Yeung.
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- All
Availability
- Yes
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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Hannah Schling – UCL Department of Geography
Location
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G03 Lecture Theatre26 Bedford WayLondonWC1H 0DSUnited Kingdom
Join us for a special guest talk by Professor Henry Yeung exploring the challenges and consequences of shifting global production networks in an era of geopolitical tension and industrial reshoring.
In this timely and thought-provoking talk, Professor Yeung considers how changes in global economic organisation — particularly the reshoring of semiconductor manufacturing and new state-led industrial strategies — are reshaping regional development patterns. Drawing on recent case studies and decades of research, he argues that these reactive shifts may deepen, rather than reduce, spatial inequalities.
About the Speaker
Professor Henry Yeung
Professor of Geography and Resource Management at The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Professor Henry Yeung is a world-leading scholar in economic geography. He is known for his work on global production networks, regional development, and industrial transformation. His recent book, Theory and Explanation in Geography (2024), was the focus of a well-received discussion during his last visit to UCL.
As Honorary Professor, he contributes to the Department through guest lectures, student engagement, and research support.
More about Professor Henry Yeung