RSA - Regional Studies, Regional Science
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RSA - Regional Studies, Regional Science
@rsa-rsrs.bsky.social
The new BlueSky page for Regional Studies, Regional Science - @regstud.bsky.social 's open access journal on regional issues in geography, governance and policy as well as urbanization and economic development.
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🎉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!
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🔥 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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July 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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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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June 30, 2025 at 6:44 AM
🏆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!
April 30, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Any of our great RSRS @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social authors heading to #RSA2025? A great opportunity to connect with other regional researchers
April 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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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
April 25, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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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April 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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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March 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🎉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!
March 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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📚 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!
bit.ly/3DDukgH
@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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March 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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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March 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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🚀 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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February 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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📢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
January 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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
January 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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🌟 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)
@financeandspace.bsky.social
January 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Lots to engage with in our new issue: rsa.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
December 3, 2024 at 2:26 PM
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🌍 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
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#FoodSecurity #ZeroHunger #SocialChange
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November 28, 2024 at 11:20 AM
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!
December 3, 2024 at 1:44 PM
@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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December 3, 2024 at 1:03 PM
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
November 19, 2024 at 2:11 PM