Why does geography matter? Open University Professor Doreen Massey has devoted her life to the subject, speaking passionately about the significance of geography and the 'politics of place' in a globalised world. This lecture is a celebration of her work which has had a profound influence on theoris…

Doreen talks about her life and work at The Open University.

Transcript -- Doreen talks about her life and work at The Open University.

Transcript -- OU Professor John Allen introduces the lecture

Professor Ash Amin from Durham University talks about the influence of Doreen's work

Transcript -- Professor Ash Amin from Durham University talks about the influence of Doreen's work

Professor Jamie Peck, University British Columbia talks about the influence of Doreen's work

Transcript -- Professor Jamie Peck, University British Columbia talks about the influence of Doreen's work

Professor Jane Willis, Queen Mary University of London on London and the politics of place

Transcript -- Professor Jane Willis, Queen Mary University of London on London and the politics of place

Doreen Massey reflects on the issues that the panellists have discussed

Transcript -- Doreen Massey reflects on the issues that the panellists have discussed

OU Professor Gillian Rose introduces the second panel and speaks on behalf of Stuart Hall, a retired OU Professor who worked with Doreen.

Transcript -- OU Professor Gillian Rose introduces the second panel and speaks on behalf of Stuart Hall, a retired OU Professor who worked with Doreen.

Michael Rustin, Professor of Sociology at the University of East London on the influence of Doreen's work on the relationship between economics and society

Transcript -- Michael Rustin, Professor of Sociology at the University of East London on the influence of Doreen's work on the relationship between economics and society

Politician and former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone talks about when he first met Doreen, his experience at the Greater London Council and the development of London as a global political economy.

Transcript -- Politician and former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone talks about when he first met Doreen, his experience at the Greater London Council and the development of London as a global political economy.

Chantal Mouffe, University of Westminster on the relationship between global and local

Olafur Eliasson on the influence of Doreen on his work

Transcript -- Olafur Eliasson on the influence of Doreen on his work

Doreen talks about the importance of interdisciplinary debate

Transcript -- Doreen talks about the importance of interdisciplinary debate

The panel respond to audience questions on multi-culturalism and geography of power

Transcript -- The panel respond to audience questions on multi-culturalism and geography of power