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Stefania Fiorentino @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social · 19d

I went to James Fishkin’s book launch on #DeliberativeDemocracy this week @kingscollege.bsky.social
It got me thinking about the importance for policymakers & planners to rethink their public engagement tools to fight misinformation and the erosion of trust in higher education #thoughtprovoquing

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Owen Garling @ojgarling.bsky.social · 23d

Really excited to be recruiting to this role at @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk.

We're looking for someone to help broaden our connections between the school and the worlds of academia and policymaking.

Sound interesting? Details below.

www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/about-us/vac...

Research Assistant/Associate - Bennett School of Public Policy

Department/Location: Department of Public Policy (Bennett School of Public Policy)Salary: £33,002-£46,049Reference: JB47263Category: ResearchDate published: 12 September 2025Closing date: 10 October 2...

www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk

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Stefania Fiorentino @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thanks @mariaabreu.bsky.social ❤️

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Stefania Fiorentino @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social · Aug 11

Spot the academic on the beach lido!
PS given I’m in Italy I have decided to blend in by reading #Galbraith in Italian (rare finding from my dad’s library pre-Kindle) #HappyAcademicSummer

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Stefania Fiorentino @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social · Aug 7

New article in the Journal of #EconomicGeography:
We introduce the concept of a "Fourth Italy", a paradigm to explain the emergence of #EntrepreneurialEcosystems in #cities. We revisit Bagnasco (1977)’s model of the #ThirdItaly, calling for place-sensitive policies.
To read: doi.org/10.1093/jeg/...

The Fourth Italy: a contemporary account of the Italian economic geography

Abstract. We update Bagnasco’s work on the Third Italy and its interpretative model of Italy’s economic geography adding a Fourth Italy to the existing tax

doi.org

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Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · Jul 16

@stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social, Downing Fellow in Land Economy, was quoted in @theguardian.com's 'Against the tide' series last week about her research on coastal towns in the UK, and why young people in particular are struggling.

Find out more:
www.dow.cam.ac.uk/downing-fell...

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Department of Land Economy @landeconomy.bsky.social · Jul 9

🗞️🌊🌆The Department's Dr @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social has been featured in a new @theguardian.com article on the experiences of young people living in England's coastal towns. 🔗Read more on our website here: www.landecon.cam.ac.uk/news/dr-stef...

Dr Stefania Fiorentino features in Guardian article on English coastal towns

www.landecon.cam.ac.uk

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Stefania Fiorentino @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social · Jul 2

Thanks Mia! ❤️

Stefania Fiorentino @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social · Jul 2

Music to my ears on a cloudy day: “I am delighted to accept your manuscript entitled The Fourth Italy: a contemporary account of the Italian economic geography. for publication in the Journal of Economic Geography.” 🥳🥳🥳🥳

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Stefania Fiorentino @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social · Jun 10

📢 CfP @cjres.bsky.social SI on "Rethinking Regional Development in Polarised Times" exploring new regional futures in an era of uncertainty and transformation.
🔍 we call for a debate on alternative #regionaldevelopment models & policy.

📅 Deadline:1/07/25
Details: academic.oup.com/cjres/pages/...

Rethinking Regional Development in Polarised Times: Towards new Regional Futures?

Editors: Emil Evenhuis, Stefania Fiorentino, Huiwen Gong, Ron Martin, Johan Miörner and Christian Schulz. The world is facing a number of historic challenges,

academic.oup.com

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Stefania Fiorentino @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social · May 6

Let’s get this @regstud.bsky.social annual conference started in Porto! On my way to the board meeting but before I continue the tradition of good coffee tasting around Europe ☕️☕️☕️

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Stefania Fiorentino @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social · Apr 9

‼️🔔Job Opening ‼️🔔: the Cambridge Centre for Housing and Planning Research (CCHPR) in our Department of Land Economy is looking for a Research Associate x 18months in the first instance

Deadline to apply: 25 April 25 - Hurry up!
Further details and link below 👇🏻

www.landecon.cam.ac.uk/vacancy/job-...

Job Vacancy: Research Associate (Fixed Term)

The Department of Land Economy is looking to appoint a Research Associate to join the Cambridge Centre for Housing and Planning Research (CCHPR).CCHPR was established in 1990 with the aim of undertaki...

www.landecon.cam.ac.uk

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Stefania Fiorentino @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social · Apr 9

The Downing Battcock Institute is a new institute to foster research and debates on public policy in Cambridge, based Downing College.

The college is looking to appoint a suitable Director. This is a great opening.

To find out more please visit: berwickpartners.co.uk/opportunitie...

Director of the Downing Battcock Institute, Downing College, University of Cambridge

berwickpartners.co.uk

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Apr 9

French Industry Minister Marc Ferracci warned today that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s upcoming trip to meet US President Donald Trump threatens to undermine European unity against American tariffs.

Meloni’s solo Trump visit triggers anxiety in France

“We need to be united because Europe is strong if it’s united,” French industry chief warns as Italian PM heads to the White House.

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Stefania Fiorentino @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social · Mar 31

Sure, please do!

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Stefania Fiorentino @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social · Mar 31

Sorry to have missed you! I was there too on Friday and I was hoping to meet you in person Andy! Next time I guess… 😉

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Stefania Fiorentino @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social · Mar 26

I am co-editing this new issue on “Regional Development towards new Regional Futures” for @cjres.bsky.social (details below 👇🏻) if you work on alternative #regionaldevelopment frameworks, the spatial and policy implications of #heterodox economics, #growth and #post-growth debates: this is for you!

Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society @cjres.bsky.social · Mar 24

New Call for Papers🔥
Rethinking Regional Development in Polarised Times: Towards new Regional Futures?
academic.oup.com/cjres/pages/...
Submission of abstracts: 1st July 2025

Rethinking Regional Development in Polarised Times: Towards new Regional Futures?

Editors: Emil Evenhuis, Stefania Fiorentino, Huiwen Gong, Ron Martin, Johan Miörner and Christian Schulz. The world is facing a number of historic challenges,

academic.oup.com

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Stefania Fiorentino @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social · Mar 6

@michaelkitson.bsky.social @cjres.bsky.social @thinkwoodist.bsky.social @miagray.bsky.social

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Stefania Fiorentino @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social · Mar 6

Yesterday evening we welcomed @neillee.bsky.social to our Cambridge Political Economy Seminar series at @stcatherines.bsky.social @cjres.bsky.social we had a very fruitful discussion on inclusive innovation and ways to diffuse its benefits more widely. A timely topic we should keep reflecting on!

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Calvin Jones @calvjones.bsky.social · Feb 27

Great paper today @cgrisbath.bsky.social @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social on declining seaside towns.

In this context the success of Welsh Gov policy on second homes seems relevant.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Gwynedd house prices plunge as council acts on second homes

House prices in a Welsh county have fallen by more than 12% year-on-year, according to new figures.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Stefania Fiorentino @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social · Feb 27

Thanks Calvin! We did wonder whether you had a question or not! Sorry to hear that technology failed us but thanks for attending and happy to continue the conversation! @philtomlinson.bsky.social

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Phil Tomlinson @prt1969.bsky.social · Feb 27

Great to have @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social from @cjres.bsky.social at @cgrisbath.bsky.social today talking about regenerating #englishseasidetowns #leftbehindplaces 👇🏼

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Centre for Governance, Regulation & Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS) @cgrisbath.bsky.social · Feb 25

A Reminder: Join us on Thursday for @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social hybrid webinar 👇
(you'll need a Zoom account to register)

Centre for Governance, Regulation & Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS) @cgrisbath.bsky.social · Feb 21

Please join us @uniofbath.bsky.social next Thursday 27/2/25 at 12:15pm as we welcome @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social of
@uniofcam.bsky.social for a #hybridseminar on #englishcoastaltowns #left-behindplaces

Zoom Registration: shorturl.at/7E0bq

Details below 👇 @regionalstudies.bsky.social

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Stefania Fiorentino @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social · Feb 21

Join us in Bath! In person or online! Thanks for inviting me @cgrisbath.bsky.social & @prt1969.bsky.social looking forward to it!

Centre for Governance, Regulation & Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS) @cgrisbath.bsky.social · Feb 21

Please join us @uniofbath.bsky.social next Thursday 27/2/25 at 12:15pm as we welcome @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social of
@uniofcam.bsky.social for a #hybridseminar on #englishcoastaltowns #left-behindplaces

Zoom Registration: shorturl.at/7E0bq

Details below 👇 @regionalstudies.bsky.social

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Stefania Fiorentino @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social · Feb 7

After running a module on #UrbanRegeneration with the Grafton Centre area in #Cambridge as a case study, it is a great pleasure to participate today on a community-led discussion on place identities and heritage. The Kite Festival #townandgown #togetherCulture
www.togetherculture.com/events

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