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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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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
September 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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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...
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
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
August 11, 2025 at 9:54 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/...
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
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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...
July 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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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
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
📢 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
June 10, 2025 at 6:54 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 ☕️☕️☕️
May 6, 2025 at 8:23 AM
‼️🔔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
April 9, 2025 at 2:58 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...
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
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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
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!
March 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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
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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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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
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February 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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A Reminder: Join us on Thursday for @stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social hybrid webinar 👇
(you'll need a Zoom account to register)
February 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Join us in Bath! In person or online! Thanks for inviting me @cgrisbath.bsky.social & @prt1969.bsky.social looking forward to it!
February 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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
February 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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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
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/...
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
A small piece of personal news: I am now officially “Italish” or “Britalian” aka a dual nationality individual 🇬🇧🇮🇹

I guess now I should make something like Pizza with Marmite to prove it! #britishcitizenship #London #IslingtonTownHall
January 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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A new video explaining why Americans will be paying a lot more for insurance
regardless of who they vote for.

The climate doesn’t care about who you vote for (unless who you vote for fixes the climate).
When Will We Stop Moving to the Riskiest Regions?
YouTube video by PBS Terra
youtu.be
January 15, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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💡Job opportunity - Apply by 8 JANUARY

The Brunel Centre is a new research centre & an innovative collaboration between the @uniofbath.bsky.social, UWE Bristol & Futures West. We are looking for a director with a track record of senior leadership to lead the centre.

🔗 buff.ly/4iL5RWv
December 19, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Great Cover of @economist.com this week!
December 16, 2024 at 2:32 PM