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RSA Blog @rsablog.bsky.social · Jul 7

🔥 What are the biggest pressures facing regional researchers today?
Find out in this new RSA blog by @rsachiefexec.bsky.social & @gretegans.bsky.social, based on RSA’s 2024–25 focus groups.
Read: bit.ly/406UEb9
Also✨ Rolling call for blogs = OPEN!
🌍 Summer blog series lands soon—watch this space.

Researching regions: The Professional Challenges Experienced By Regional Researchers - RSA Main

In 2024 and early 2025, a large number of Regional Studies Association (RSA) members participated in a series of focus group sessions convened by the RSA to understand the priorities of the regional s...

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RSA Blog @rsablog.bsky.social · Jun 30

Blog from Charlotte Hoole & jacknewman.bsky.social:
“Geographic Inequalities in an Era of Unequal Devolution” 💡
Must read for anyone thinking about spatial justice👉 bit.ly/40hBD5Q
Also, we’re spotlighting Asian & African perspectives
Deadline "Today" 🌍
Details here: www.regionalstudies.org/rsa-blog/

Geographic Inequalities in an Era of Unequal Devolution - RSA Main

The UK has historically failed to learn important lessons from European countries on spatial rebalancing. It has recently acknowledged the need for effective local institutions and a long-term nationa...

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RSA - Regional Studies, Regional Science @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social · Apr 30

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Untangling regional development traps through narratives

Based on two case studies in Germany, this study disentangles development traps by focusing on the role of narratives and imaginaries in peripheral regions. Drawing on 43 interviews and two focus g...

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RSA - Regional Studies, Regional Science @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social · Apr 30

🏆Congratulations to @max-roessler.bsky.social (@unigreifswald.bsky.social and CIRCLE, Lund U.), presented last week with the RSRS @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social Best Paper Award!

Check out his work "Untangling Regional Development Traps through Narratives" available in open access and linked below!

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RSA - Regional Studies, Regional Science @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social · Apr 30

Any of our great RSRS @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social authors heading to #RSA2025? A great opportunity to connect with other regional researchers

Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · Apr 28

Counting down to #RSA2025 and we are delighted to share a collection of free-to-access articles from across our journals www.regionalstudies.org/news/navigat...

@regionalstudies.bsky.social @spatialeconomic.bsky.social @rsa-tpg.bsky.social @financeandspace.bsky.social @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social

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RSA Blog @rsablog.bsky.social · Apr 25

1/4 🔍 New Blog "Is the permacrisis transforming EU cohesion policy goals?" explores how crisis response has accelerated "hyper-Lisbonisation" - potentially undermining territorial development objectives! bit.ly/42ErEtb @fmolica.bsky.social @alederenzis.bsky.social @bourdinseb.bsky.social

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RSA - Regional Studies, Regional Science @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social · Apr 9

What makes city dwellers happy? This study from S. Golubchenko & team looks at determinants and structures of happiness in urban areas. Read more about the key factors available in #OpenAccess from @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social #UrbanWellbeing #PopulationAging #HappinessResearch

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RSA - Regional Studies, Regional Science @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social · Mar 18

Check out the work in @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social by Sarper Neyse & Emma Lundholm on "Individual gains and trade-offs from counterurban migration in Sweden"

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RSA - Regional Studies, Regional Science @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social · Mar 14

🎉We're extremely happy to have Yi Liu join us at @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social as the new Editor-in-Chief. The whole RSRS team is looking forward to working together to publish great open access regional research!

Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · Mar 11

The @regstud.bsky.social welcomes Yi Liu as the new Editor-in-Chief of @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social www.regionalstudies.org/news/welcome...

Welcome to the new Editor-in-Chief for Regional Studies, Regional Science - RSA Main

We are delighted to welcome Yi Liu as the new Editor-in-Chief of Regional Studies, Regional Science. Dr. Yi Liu is an associate professor and assistant dean of the School of Tourism Management at Sun ...

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RSA Blog @rsablog.bsky.social · Mar 12

📚 NEW BOOK: "Going Circular" by Marcin Dąbrowski and Karel van den Berghe on Circular Economy for regions & cities! ✨
Read their fantastic blog on tackling regional environmental & social challenges!
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@rsa-adp.bsky.social @regstud.bsky.social @rsachiefexec.bsky.social

Going Circular – a new book on why and how Circular Economy matters for regions and cities - RSA Main

Cities and regions around the world face enormous challenges—environmental degradation, resource scarcity, economic instability, and social inequality. To tackle these issues, we need bold, transforma...

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RSA - Regional Studies, Regional Science @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social · Mar 13

Always a great stream of research coming out of @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social! Check out some of our recently published short articles available in hashtag #OpenAccess

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RSA Blog @rsablog.bsky.social · Feb 5

🚀 Big news! The #RSA25 Annual Conference is OPEN for registration! 🎉 Connect with global experts, share insights & help shape future of cities & regions. Don’t miss out—register early!: www.regionalstudies.org/events/rsa25/
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2025 RSA Annual Conference - RSA Main

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RSA Blog @rsablog.bsky.social · Jan 20

📢And we are planning to go bimonthly😄!
Keep those fascinating regional studies insights coming— (2/3) @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social @regionalstudies.bsky.social @regstud.bsky.social

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RSA - Regional Studies, Regional Science @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social · Jan 10

Applications for Regional Studies, Regional Science - Editor in Chief are still open. We'd love to see a diverse set of candidates, so please share widely and let the great regional scientists of your network know about the posting. @regstud.bsky.social

RSA - Regional Studies, Regional Science @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social · Dec 3

@rsa-rsrs.bsky.social RSRS is looking for a new Editor in Chief starting April 2025! Please share this widely, and do get into contact if there are any questions. @regstud.bsky.social

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Editor-in-Chief needed for Regional Studies, Regional Science

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RSA Blog @rsablog.bsky.social · Jan 7

🌟 New Year, New Regional Perspectives!
@regstud.bsky.social is seeking fresh blog submissions for 2025!
Share your insights on regional development, policy & innovation. All perspectives are welcome from Global South to North, local to transnational! (1/2)
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Regional Studies Journal @regionalstudies.bsky.social · Dec 3

Lots to engage with in our new issue: rsa.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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RSA Blog @rsablog.bsky.social · Nov 28

🌍 Zero Hunger is More Than Food. #India ranks 107/121 in hunger index, but solutions exist! Community gardens, women's empowerment, and systemic changes can transform lives. Read blog by Sreedevi RS
www.regionalstudies.org/rsa-blog/202...
#FoodSecurity #ZeroHunger #SocialChange
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RSA - Regional Studies, Regional Science @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social · Dec 3

Interested in contributing a research blog for RSA? We'd love to hear from any previous RSRS researchers wanting to showcase some of their published work!

RSA Blog @rsablog.bsky.social · Nov 29

Also, we are looking for new entries! Mail: [email protected]
@rsaeurope.bsky.social @regionalstudies.bsky.social @spatialeconomic.bsky.social @rsa-tpg.bsky.social @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social @financeandspace.bsky.social @rsa-adp.bsky.social @rsa-regions.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social

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RSA - Regional Studies, Regional Science @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social · Dec 3

@rsa-rsrs.bsky.social RSRS is looking for a new Editor in Chief starting April 2025! Please share this widely, and do get into contact if there are any questions. @regstud.bsky.social

think.taylorandfrancis.com/editor_recru...

Editor-in-Chief needed for Regional Studies, Regional Science

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RSA - Regional Studies, Regional Science @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social · Nov 19

Hello everyone! Nice to be joining the fun happening here at @bsky.app We're Regional Studies, Regional Science - an #OpenAccess journal from @regstud.bsky.social We'd love to connect with everyone doing great work in regional studies

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