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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Deadline soon: RSA Research Network Grants. Up to £11,000 for new networks and £8250 for renewals. Open to RSA members across all country bands, including PhD students and ECRs. Find out more at www.regionalstudies.org/new... Apply by 12 October 2026.

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Deadline approaching: RSA Research Network Grants. Up to £11,000 for new networks and £8250 for renewals. Open to RSA members in all country bands, including students and ECRs. Find out more: www.regionalstudies.org/news/2026-re... Apply by 12 October 26.

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Recently published #openaccess: Misrecognition and resistance in Brazil's renewable energy transition by Mariana Galvão Lyra. Find it at doi.org/10.1080/2162...

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Building an international research network focused on regional studies? The RSA Research Network Grant Scheme offers up to £11,000 in funding. Apply by 12 October 2026. Full info www.regionalstudies.org/fun...

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Editors needed: Regional Studies Journal We are looking for Editors to join the Regional Studies team, a leading international journal in the field. Find full details and how to apply at www.regionalstudies.org/new... Deadline for applications: 25 September 2026

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Call for an Editor, Regional Studies, Regional Science The RSA is seeking an Editor for the open-access RSRS. Visit www.regionalstudies.org/new... for full details and to apply. Deadline for applications: 25 Sept 2026

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

RSA KPEG: up to £2,500 to support knowledge exchange between researchers and non-academic organisations. Applications open in October 2026. regionalstudies.org/funding... #RegionalStudies #KPEG

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Newly published #openaccess 'Cities at war: donors, hubs and brokers in urban responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine' by Natalia Matiaszczyk & Tomasz Kamiński. Find the article at doi.org/10.1080/21622671.2026.27049…

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Recently published #openaccess 'Rural-urban migration in China: from poverty alleviation to sons’ marriage' by C. Cindy Fan & Yu Wang Find the article doi.org/10.1080/23792949.20...

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We are delighted to award Miriam Gonçalves the 2026 Paul Benneworth PhD Student Award for the paper 'Examining local action groups as territorial development polities: CLLD in Lisbon Metropolitan Area'. Watch the award ceremony with @mia-gray.bsky.social at www.regionalstudies.org/news/2026-pa....

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

New #openaccess article: 'Creativity and AI skill demand in the post-ChatGPT labour market: evidence from UK job vacancies' by Zihan Wang, Aniket Baksy, Hasan Bakhshi and Josh Siepel. Find it at doi.org/10.1080/00343404.20...

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Recently published #openaccess: 'Towards an evolutionary perspective on institutions in economic geography' by Ron Boschma. Find the article at doi.org/10.1080/00343404.20...

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Recently published #openaccess 'From kilometres to detachment: examining electoral accountability in amalgamated municipalities' by Jakub Jusko and Petr Voda. Find it at doi.org/10.1080/21622671.20...

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Recently published #openaccess 'Promoting entrepreneurship socio-ecosystems: the confluence of STI, IRS3 and culture in regional development' by Hassan Jafariani,Sina Ataee &Mohammad Vahidi Borji. FInd it at doi.org/10.1080/23792949.20...

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Regional Studies Association is seeking an Editor for @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social(RSRS). For full details and to apply, please visit www.regionalstudies.org/news/call-rs... The deadline for applications is 25 Sept 2026

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Published #openaccess: 'Community-based social capital, neighbourhood characteristics and SME resilience: a configurational analysis' by Arash Sadeghi, Taimaz Larimian and John Harrison. Find it at doi.org/10.1080/00343404.20...

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Recently published #openaccess 'Assembling transnationalism in orbit: off-Earth atmospheric politics and the International Space Station' by William Stewart. Read the full article at doi.org/10.1080/21622671.2026.27049…

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Recently published #openaccess: 'Towards an evolutionary perspective on institutions in economic geography' by Ron Boschma. Find the article at doi.org/10.1080/00343404.20...

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Newly published #openaccess 'Energy normalisation and the additive transition: renewables and fossil integration after the Abraham accords' by Rafeef Ziadah. Find the article at doi.org/10.1080/21622671.20...

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We are pleased to announce the publication of the 14th Policy Impact book, Cash in hand: basic income as regional policy, by Marc Doussard, Jurgen De Wispelaere and Joe Chrisp. Read more at www.regionalstudies.org/news/14-pi-c.... Link to the book: rsa.tandfonline.com/toc/rpim20/7/2

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Recently published in @regionalstudies.bsky.social Community-based social capital, neighbourhood characteristics and SME resilience: a configurational analysis by Arash Sadeghi, Taimaz Larimian and John Harrison doi.org/10.1080/0034...

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

New in @regionalstudies.bsky.social Towards an evolutionary perspective on institutions in economic geography Ron Boschma doi.org/10.1080/0034...

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Spatial Economic Analysis celebrates its 20th anniversary with a special issue: "20 Years of Spatial Economic Analysis: Evolution, Achievements and Perspectives on the Field." Free to download until the end of August 2026. www.regionalstudies.org/news/sea-20t... @sallyhardy.bsky.social

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Relive the energy of #RSA26 in Gothenburg. Plenaries, the Welcome Reception, the Conference Dinner and many moments that made this year's conference special. Thank you to all who joined us. See you in Madrid next year! More at regionalstudies.org/news/rsa26-highlights/

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🎉To celebrate 20 years of RSA journal Spatial Economics Analysis we are hosting a webinar. SEA has recently published Special Issue (open access until end July) to mark the occasion. 🎉 📅 1 July 2026 🕙 10:00 BST / 11:00 CEST / 17:00 CST For info and to register 🔗 bit.ly/4ezXmxB 🔁🤗

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Great news for the Spatial Economic Analysis community, with the @spatialeconomic.bsky.social 2025 Impact Factor jumping to 2.9, up from 2.2 last year. Thank you to everyone whose work contributed to this result.

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We are delighted to share that the @regionalstudies.bsky.social 2025 Impact Factor has risen to 5.9, up from 4.2 last year. Thank you to the authors, reviewers, and editorial team for this outstanding result.

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The RSA has launched its strategy for 2026–2030, setting out how we will support regional researchers, champion evidence-based policy, and promote sustainable and equitable regional development over the coming years. Find out more at www.regionalstudies.org/news/rsa-202...

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Regional Studies Best Paper Award! Flavio Pinheiro, Pierre-Alexandre Balland, Dominik Hartmann & Ron Boschma for their paper: "The dark side of the geography of innovation: relatedness, complexity and regional inequality in Europe" doi.org/10.1080/0034...

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Newly published #openaccess 'Patronage, territory and the appointment of top civil servants' by Ari Mamshae. Read it at doi.org/10.1080/21622671.20...

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Newly published #openaccess 'Patronage, territory and the appointment of top civil servants' by Ari Mamshae. Read it at doi.org/10.1080/21622671.20...

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The 2026 Policy Debates Best Paper goes to Rama Krishna Reddy Kummitha for 'Smart city governance: assessing modes of active citizen engagement.' Read it at doi.org/10.1080/0034... Watch @prt1969.bsky.social present the award at www.regionalstudies.org/news/2026-policy-debates-best-paper/

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The RSA is delighted to announce the publication of its 13th Policy Impact book: Improving Inclusive Innovation Outcomes: Lessons from Post-Industrial and Post-Conflict Cities, by Michael R. Glass et al. Find out more here www.regionalstudies.org/new...

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🌟Final webinar in the RSA and IPM collaboration 🌟 ➡️ Netherlands Day Special: International Collaboration with academics from the Netherlands 📣 Jeroen Roose-Van Leijden & Nina Wols-Boons 🗓️ 11 May 13.00 BST To register: bit.ly/3NRs0rm 😁 🔁

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

New #openaccess article ‘Uneven regional development in a contentious world of changing global production networks: ‘chips war’ and the geopolitics of semiconductor production in the United States and Southeast Asia, by Henry Wai-chung Yeung Read for free at doi.org/10.1080/21681376.20...

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

🌟Are you a PhD student or ECR? Join the RSA Student and EC Conference 📆3-4 September 2026 🌟 🔶 Emergent Directions in Regional Research 🌍 Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, UK For detailed info, view the cfp and submit your abstract: 🔗 bit.ly/4kJkYBh 😊 🔁

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Final webinar in the RSA and IPM collaboration ➡️ Netherlands Day Special: International Collaboration with academics from the Netherlands 📣 Jeroen Roose-Van Leijden & Nina Wols-Boons 🗓️ 11 May 13.00 BST To register: bit.ly/3NRs0rm 😁 🔁

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

🌟 Abstract deadline extended⏳10 May for the 20th Regional Policies Conference 🌟 🔶Navigating Futures with Innovation: Resilient and Resurgent Regions 📆 17-18 September 2026 🌍 University of Birmingham, UK For more info and to submit your paper: 🔗 bit.ly/4lkHHE1 😊 🔁

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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We're streaming the keynote from TRAKR workshop live from Neuchâtel, Switzerland. ➡️ Matters Beyond Knowledge – The Role of Valuation in Transition Studies and Potential Lessons for Regional Policy 📣 Bernhard Truffer , EAWAG, Switzerland 🗓️ 16 April 12.30 BST / 13.30 CEST 🔗 bit.ly/3EzQn69 😁 🔁

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