The Centre for Space, Place and Society (CSPS) is a platform of collaboration and outreach for researchers from four chair groups within Wageningen University & Research (WUR), straddling the environmental and social sciences. The aim of the CSPS is to facilitate and advance creative, critical and engaging scholarship within and beyond the social sciences. The CSPS is dedicated to investigating urgent global challenges related to health, poverty, food and environmental degradation.


We have various research clusters focusing on specific themes and topics. Some clusters meet monthly to discuss developments in the field, while others primarily organize workshops and lectures. Anyone interested can join these clusters. You do not need to be affiliated with one of the chair groups or Wageningen University to become a member.


The Centre for Space, Place, and Society is a vibrant community of critical scholars. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries, collaboration opportunities, or to join one of our activities. Send us an email at administration.csps@wur.nl.