Stefania Fiorentino
@stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social
Associate Professor in Planning and Urban Regeneration at University of Cambridge, Land Economy.
Fellow of Downing College.
Economic Geography & Planning: Local Economic Development, Urban and Regional Transformations.
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Fellow of Downing College.
Economic Geography & Planning: Local Economic Development, Urban and Regional Transformations.
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I am honoured to be one of the Top Thinkers by the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU)
Local Governments work to meet our everyday needs while navigating the local implications of global challenges
Local policies influence the quality of our lives far more than we realise.
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Local Governments work to meet our everyday needs while navigating the local implications of global challenges
Local policies influence the quality of our lives far more than we realise.
🔗 lnkd.in/dMW84JcK
January 15, 2026 at 10:36 AM
I am honoured to be one of the Top Thinkers by the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU)
Local Governments work to meet our everyday needs while navigating the local implications of global challenges
Local policies influence the quality of our lives far more than we realise.
🔗 lnkd.in/dMW84JcK
Local Governments work to meet our everyday needs while navigating the local implications of global challenges
Local policies influence the quality of our lives far more than we realise.
🔗 lnkd.in/dMW84JcK
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New year starts great with the CfA for the Workshop ‘Regional Inequalities & Perceived Left-Behindness’(w @regstud.bsky.social, YSI & Edgenet)
📅 11–13/05 2026 | 📍 L’Aquila
PhD & Early Career
Keynote speakers: @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social @simonaiammarino.bsky.social @rodriguez-pose.bsky.social
📅 11–13/05 2026 | 📍 L’Aquila
PhD & Early Career
Keynote speakers: @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social @simonaiammarino.bsky.social @rodriguez-pose.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
New year starts great with the CfA for the Workshop ‘Regional Inequalities & Perceived Left-Behindness’(w @regstud.bsky.social, YSI & Edgenet)
📅 11–13/05 2026 | 📍 L’Aquila
PhD & Early Career
Keynote speakers: @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social @simonaiammarino.bsky.social @rodriguez-pose.bsky.social
📅 11–13/05 2026 | 📍 L’Aquila
PhD & Early Career
Keynote speakers: @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social @simonaiammarino.bsky.social @rodriguez-pose.bsky.social
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Multi-level regression and post-stratification is a sophisticated statistical technique. But the gluttonous consumption of such polls, to predict the next British election, might not be wise
Polls predicting the next British election are not to be trusted
It is far too early for statistical models to fully grasp voting behaviour
econ.st
December 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Multi-level regression and post-stratification is a sophisticated statistical technique. But the gluttonous consumption of such polls, to predict the next British election, might not be wise
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🚨 CfA – PhD & Early Career Workshop 2026
Regional Inequalities & Perceived Left-Behindness (w @regstud.bsky.social, Young Scholar Initiative & Edgenet)
📅 11–13/05 2026 | 📍 L’Aquila, Italy
Keynote speakers: @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social @simonaiammarino.bsky.social @rodriguez-pose.bsky.social
Regional Inequalities & Perceived Left-Behindness (w @regstud.bsky.social, Young Scholar Initiative & Edgenet)
📅 11–13/05 2026 | 📍 L’Aquila, Italy
Keynote speakers: @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social @simonaiammarino.bsky.social @rodriguez-pose.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🚨 CfA – PhD & Early Career Workshop 2026
Regional Inequalities & Perceived Left-Behindness (w @regstud.bsky.social, Young Scholar Initiative & Edgenet)
📅 11–13/05 2026 | 📍 L’Aquila, Italy
Keynote speakers: @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social @simonaiammarino.bsky.social @rodriguez-pose.bsky.social
Regional Inequalities & Perceived Left-Behindness (w @regstud.bsky.social, Young Scholar Initiative & Edgenet)
📅 11–13/05 2026 | 📍 L’Aquila, Italy
Keynote speakers: @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social @simonaiammarino.bsky.social @rodriguez-pose.bsky.social
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
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
September 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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
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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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...
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
September 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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...
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...
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
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
August 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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
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
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/...
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
August 7, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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/...
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/...
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@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...
Find out more:
www.dow.cam.ac.uk/downing-fell...
July 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
@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...
Find out more:
www.dow.cam.ac.uk/downing-fell...
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🗞️🌊🌆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
July 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🗞️🌊🌆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...
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.” 🥳🥳🥳🥳
July 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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.” 🥳🥳🥳🥳
📢 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/...
🔍 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
June 10, 2025 at 6:54 AM
📢 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/...
🔍 we call for a debate on alternative #regionaldevelopment models & policy.
📅 Deadline:1/07/25
Details: academic.oup.com/cjres/pages/...
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 ☕️☕️☕️
May 6, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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 ☕️☕️☕️
‼️🔔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-...
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
April 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
‼️🔔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-...
Deadline to apply: 25 April 25 - Hurry up!
Further details and link below 👇🏻
www.landecon.cam.ac.uk/vacancy/job-...
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...
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
Director of the Downing Battcock Institute, Downing College, University of Cambridge
berwickpartners.co.uk
April 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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...
The college is looking to appoint a suitable Director. This is a great opening.
To find out more please visit: berwickpartners.co.uk/opportunitie...
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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.
ow.ly
April 9, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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.
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!
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?
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
March 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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!
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!
March 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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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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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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
February 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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...
1/3
In this context the success of Welsh Gov policy on second homes seems relevant.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
1/3
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Great to have @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social from @cjres.bsky.social at @cgrisbath.bsky.social today talking about regenerating #englishseasidetowns #leftbehindplaces 👇🏼
February 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Great to have @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social from @cjres.bsky.social at @cgrisbath.bsky.social today talking about regenerating #englishseasidetowns #leftbehindplaces 👇🏼
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A Reminder: Join us on Thursday for @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social hybrid webinar 👇
(you'll need a Zoom account to register)
(you'll need a Zoom account to register)
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
@uniofcam.bsky.social for a #hybridseminar on #englishcoastaltowns #left-behindplaces
Zoom Registration: shorturl.at/7E0bq
Details below 👇 @regionalstudies.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
A Reminder: Join us on Thursday for @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social hybrid webinar 👇
(you'll need a Zoom account to register)
(you'll need a Zoom account to register)
Join us in Bath! In person or online! Thanks for inviting me @cgrisbath.bsky.social & @prt1969.bsky.social looking forward to it!
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
@uniofcam.bsky.social for a #hybridseminar on #englishcoastaltowns #left-behindplaces
Zoom Registration: shorturl.at/7E0bq
Details below 👇 @regionalstudies.bsky.social
February 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Join us in Bath! In person or online! Thanks for inviting me @cgrisbath.bsky.social & @prt1969.bsky.social looking forward to it!
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
www.togetherculture.com/events
February 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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
www.togetherculture.com/events
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We have an opening for an Assistant Professor in Rural and Agricultural Economics (permanent post), closing date 17 March. See details below. www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50152/
Assistant Professor in Rural and Agricultural Economics - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
Assistant Professor in Rural and Agricultural Economics in the Department of Land Economy at the University of Cambridge.
www.jobs.cam.ac.uk
February 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
We have an opening for an Assistant Professor in Rural and Agricultural Economics (permanent post), closing date 17 March. See details below. www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50152/
Join us in Cambridge 17/18 July 2025 for the next conference of the Cambridge Journal of Regions Economy and Society: “Cities and the Climate Crisis” at St Catharine's College.
CfP:
cpes.org.uk/events/cjres...
With also a special issue of CJRES with the same theme:
academic.oup.com/cjres/pages/...
CfP:
cpes.org.uk/events/cjres...
With also a special issue of CJRES with the same theme:
academic.oup.com/cjres/pages/...
Cities and the Climate Crisis
Editors: Betsy Donald, Meric Gertler, Amy Glasmeier, Siqi Zheng
Scientific evidence that human activity is the principal cause of global climate warming is une
academic.oup.com
February 4, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Join us in Cambridge 17/18 July 2025 for the next conference of the Cambridge Journal of Regions Economy and Society: “Cities and the Climate Crisis” at St Catharine's College.
CfP:
cpes.org.uk/events/cjres...
With also a special issue of CJRES with the same theme:
academic.oup.com/cjres/pages/...
CfP:
cpes.org.uk/events/cjres...
With also a special issue of CJRES with the same theme:
academic.oup.com/cjres/pages/...