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Sarah Ayres is a British academic and Professor of Public Policy and Governance at the School for Policy Studies, University… more

Sarah Ayres
H-index: 17
Political science 58%
Economics 10%
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by Sarah Ayres

sarahayres.bsky.social
In our @rsablog.bsky.social blog we explore how mayors can enact change in complex policy spaces when they don't have control over the policy levers. www.regionalstudies.org/rsa-blog/202...

Evidence is drawn from our article in @regionalstudies.bsky.social.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
How democratically elected mayors can achieve mission-oriented policies in turbulent times
This article explores how democratically elected mayors can achieve mission-oriented policies in turbulent times. Drawing on 132 interviews with decision-makers in England, it uses the case of heal...
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rsablog.bsky.social
New RSA blog 📰
by @jacknewman.bsky.social & @sarahayres.bsky.social speaks on why combining mayoral devolution + mission-led policy could transform the UK.
Link: www.regionalstudies.org/rsa-blog/202...
What’s your take — could empowered mayors guided by national missions be the UK’s game-changer?
How Mayors and Missions Can Make the UK a Better Place to Live - RSA Main
The UK government can meet some of its biggest challenges by combining mayoral devolution with its mission-led approach. Empowering local leaders to deliver on national missions will mean giving them ...
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Reposted by: Sarah Ayres, Christopher Millett, Paul Cairney

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A new paper by @geoffbates.bsky.social, Pablo Newberry, Rachael McClatchey, @jacknewman.bsky.social and @sarahayres.bsky.social explores how health is integrated in urban development, and how to bring about change to support healthier development.

Read it here: doi.org/10.1186/s129...
How can health be further integrated in urban development policymaking in the United Kingdom? A systems mapping approach - Health Research Policy and Systems
Background In the United Kingdom the government’s new health mission aims to reduce the burden on healthcare services by shifting from treating poor health to prevention. Delivering this requires acti...
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by Sarah Ayres

sarahayres.bsky.social
Great to be part of this ESRC funded team, led by @charlottehoole.bsky.social. Improvements to funding allocations to reduce inequalities are possible but the UK government will need to be bold and brave for transformative change.
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Reposted by: Sarah Ayres

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📢 NEW REPORT📢

How can public funding be better designed to reduce geographical inequalities in England?

A new report proposes 10 guiding principles & practical reforms, grounded in deep research & citizen voices.

🔗 Read more: ow.ly/fL7u50VWjEL
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by Sarah Ayres

sarahayres.bsky.social
On behalf of the Board and our members, I'd like to congratulate @rsachiefexec.bsky.social and the @regstud.bsky.social staff team for a successful annual conference. Feedback has been nothing but positive. This is testament to all your hard work. Big thank from our community. 👏
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by Sarah Ayres

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On the 60th birthday 🎈 of the Regional Studies Association, I cannot let the day pass without acknowledging the contribution of our ex-Chief Executive, @sallyhardy.bsky.social , who devoted 37 years service to the Association. We recognise your legacy today Sally x 👏
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by Sarah Ayres — Reposted by: Zack Taylor

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Today is the @regstud.bsky.social 60th 🎈birthday. It's a privilege to be Chair of the Association in its 60th year. The Association’s success is testament to the hard work of its staff team, members and dedicated volunteers. I salute you all 💙 👏.
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Today is the RSA’s 60 birthday! - RSA Main
Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Regional Studies Association (RSA). On April 9th, 1965, the RSA was founded at a meeting held at the London School of Economics in the UK. Over the past six dec...
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Reposted by: Sarah Ayres, Lars Coenen, Jennifer Clark , and 1 more

regionalstudies.bsky.social
Call for papers for our special issue: 'From knowledge-intensive to transformative knowledge regions'. For more, contact, special issue editors: @annabutzin.bsky.social; @carvalho-luis.bsky.social; Hugues Jeannerat. & Jesper Manniche think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu... Abstracts: 15th May
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by Sarah Ayres

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Our new article in @regionalstudies.bsky.social shows that elected mayors in England have a critical role to play in mission-orientated policy making.
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Reposted by: Sarah Ayres

jacknewman.bsky.social
🚨🆕 New paper published online today 🆕🚨

'How Democratically Elected mayors can achieve mission-oriented policies in turbulent times'

Published OPEN ACCESS in @regionalstudies.bsky.social: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

@sarahayres.bsky.social @marksandford.bsky.social @geoffbates.bsky.social
This article explores how democratically elected mayors can achieve mission-oriented policies in turbulent times. Drawing on 132 interviews with decision-makers in England, it uses the case of healthy urban development to explore the role of elected mayors in mission delivery. Findings show that mayors can be figureheads for a place, work directly towards national missions, implement cross-cutting programmes, convene partnerships, and lead local innovations with new evidence and data. However, more central government support is needed with investment in capacity, a broader range of powers, and greater freedom from central targets and siloes.
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by Mark Sandford — Reposted by: Sarah Ayres

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Pleased to see this one over the line, working with @sarahayres.bsky.social @jacknewman.bsky.social @geoffbates.bsky.social and Andrew Barnfield www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Tl:dr; mayors can convene partnerships and lead on preventative policy but need capacity and discretion
How democratically elected mayors can achieve mission-oriented policies in turbulent times
This article explores how democratically elected mayors can achieve mission-oriented policies in turbulent times. Drawing on 132 interviews with decision-makers in England, it uses the case of heal...
www.tandfonline.com
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by Claire A. Dunlop — Reposted by: Sarah Ayres

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We’re delighted to announce the winners of our Ken Young Best Article prize are Claire Dupont, Jeffrey Rosamond & @bishoyzaki.bsky.social for their paper
Investigating the scientific knowledge–policy interface in EU #ClimatePolicy doi.org/10.1332/0305...
Investigating the scientific knowledge–policy interface in EU climate policy
We provide an historical overview of the evolution of knowledge exchange architecture for climate policy in the EU. We investigate whether evolutions in the knowledge architecture reflect shifts in th...
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Reposted by: Sarah Ayres

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Can the UK can achieve growth that is fair, inclusive & environmentally sustainable? Our new hub showcases research & insights from the social sciences to offer informed perspectives on how the UK might best address its challenges around growth & productivity. Explore ➡️ acss.org.uk/campaign-for...
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Reposted by: Sarah Ayres

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New in #OpenAccess: Highways and local development: insights from two decades of investments by Adelheid Holl www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Reposted by: Sarah Ayres

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In a new blog post✍️ for our good growth hub Prof John Bryson (unibirmingham.bsky.social) argues that one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to economic growth & that growth-related policy must be tailored to individual regions and localities.
Read now ➡️ acss.org.uk/enabling-goo...
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by Paul Cairney — Reposted by: Sarah Ayres

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A new story of Kingdon and the Multiple Streams Framework
paulcairney.wordpress.com/2025/01/06/a...

Part of a new IRPP symposium on Kingdon journals.openedition.org/irpp/4443
A new story of Kingdon and the Multiple Streams Framework
The following short story of the Multiple Streams Framework is one part of a forthcoming article – ‘Kingdon’s multiple streams framework: what happens next?’ – in an IRPP Symposium ‘A 4…
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by Sarah Ayres

sarahayres.bsky.social
We have had so much interest in our annual @regstud.bsky.social conference in Porto. It's going to be a great event in a beautiful city.
rsablog.bsky.social
RSA Blog @rsablog.bsky.social · Feb 5
Why attend #RSA25? 🌍 Thought-provoking sessions, expert panels & the latest in regional studies! Be part of the conversation that drives change. Will we see you in Porto? 📢 Register now: lounge.regionalstudies.org/Meetings/Mee...
@rsa-adp.bsky.social @financeandspace.bsky.social
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by Claire A. Dunlop — Reposted by: Sarah Ayres

policy-politics.bsky.social
⛅Early View

Comparing policy responses to incels in Sweden and the UK by Elsa Bengtsson Meuller and Elizabeth Evans.

Their article seeks to understand what states are specifically doing to address incel violence through a comparative critical frame analysis.
doi.org/10.1332/03055736Y2024D000000045
Comparing policy responses to incels in Sweden and the UK
There is increasing awareness of the gendered violence undertaken by incels (involuntary celibates), both online and offline. Much of the analysis of the phenomenon has focused on what incels mean for...
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Reposted by: Sarah Ayres

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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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Reposted by: Sarah Ayres

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⚡CFP⚡
EdgeNet, @regstud.bsky.social's research network on peripheral regions & why they matter, is hosting our 2nd summer paper workshop & field trip - this time in lovely Umeå, Sweden 25-27 June. Abstract deadline 28 Feb.
More info 👇
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Umeå Summer Workshop, 2025
The political rediscovery of so-called ‘left-behind places’ has raised research interest in peripheral places and regions. Yet headline narratives about peripheries continue to collapse the...
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Reposted by: Sarah Ayres

rsablog.bsky.social
Why attend #RSA25? 🌍 Thought-provoking sessions, expert panels & the latest in regional studies! Be part of the conversation that drives change. Will we see you in Porto? 📢 Register now: lounge.regionalstudies.org/Meetings/Mee...
@rsa-adp.bsky.social @financeandspace.bsky.social
Event Information - Regional Studies Association
lounge.regionalstudies.org
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