Recently published #openaccess: 'Zeme Olympics and the historical pathways of Naga sovereignty in checkered borderlands' by Aditya Kiran Kakati & Anon.
doi.org/10.1080/21622671.20...

New #openaccess article ‘Uneven regional development in a contentious world of changing global production networks: ‘chips war’ and the geopolitics of semiconductor production in the United States and Southeast Asia, by Henry Wai-chung Yeung
Read for free at doi.org/10.1080/21681376.20...

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The @regstud.bsky.social is hiring a Digital Media Editor for the @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social journal 🌍
Lead social strategy, engage global audiences & shape how research reaches readers.
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🌟Are you a PhD student or ECR? Join the RSA Student and EC Conference 📆3-4 September 2026 🌟

🔶 Emergent Directions in Regional Research
🌍 Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, UK

For detailed info, view the cfp and submit your abstract:

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Final webinar in the RSA and IPM collaboration

➡️ Netherlands Day Special: International Collaboration with academics from the Netherlands
📣 Jeroen Roose-Van Leijden & Nina Wols-Boons
🗓️ 11 May 13.00 BST

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🌟 Abstract deadline extended⏳10 May for the 20th Regional Policies Conference 🌟

🔶Navigating Futures with Innovation: Resilient and Resurgent Regions
📆 17-18 September 2026
🌍 University of Birmingham, UK

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Recently published: 'Tracing paths to internationalisation: historical trajectories, ownership advantages and outward FDIs from Shanghai and Shenzhen' by Ruilin Yang, John Cantwell & Yijia Chen.

 https://doi.org/10.1080/23792949.2025.2608008

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We're streaming the keynote from TRAKR workshop live from Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

➡️ Matters Beyond Knowledge – The Role of Valuation in Transition Studies and Potential Lessons for Regional Policy
📣 Bernhard Truffer , EAWAG, Switzerland
🗓️ 16 April 12.30 BST / 13.30 CEST

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Newly published and #openaccess 'Drought and regional labour markets: evidence from Australia' by David Fleming-Muñoz  & Tim Capon
doi.org/10.1080/21681376.20...

New #openaccess article ‘But we are a rich nation!': the persistent extractivist development myth in Algeria and Venezuela, by Luíza Cerioli

Read for free at doi.org/10.1080/21622671.20...

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🚨We are delighted to announce our 5th CEE conference is taking place 🌍 Poznan University of Economics And Business, Poland 🗓️ 14-16 September 2026 🚨

➡️ Resilience, Realignment, and Renaissance: Regional Transformations in Central and Eastern Europe

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New article ‘Where do digital entrepreneurs thrive? The geography of Douyin vloggers in China, by Xue Peng & Sho Komatsu
Find more at doi.org/10.1080/23792949.20...

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✨Upcoming RSA webinars for your diary ✨

We've a varied selection of webinars ranging from RSA Research Networks, collaborations or Professional Development.

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The RSA is delighted to announce the publication of its 13th Policy Impact book: Improving Inclusive Innovation Outcomes: Lessons from Post-Industrial and Post-Conflict Cities.

Authored by Michael Glass et al.
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🌟 Less than 2 weeks to submit your abstract for the 20th Regional Policies Conference 🌟

🔶Navigating Futures with Innovation: Resilient and Resurgent Regions
📆 17-18 September 2026
🌍 University of Birmingham, UK

For more info and to submit your paper:

🔗 bit.ly/4lkHHE1

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🚨 Three days to benefit from the Early Bird rate for #RSA26 🚨

Normal fees apply from 1st April.

🔶 Regions as Arenas in a Changing World
📆 15-18 June 2026
🌍 School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden

To register:

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We’ve highlighted the most-read articles from each journal in 2025. Explore the list at www.regionalstudies.org/new...

Our new RSA Policy Impact book is out!
One of our key findings: innovation and equity need not be in tension.
4 case studies: Medellin, Newcastle, Pittsburgh and Belfast.
Thanks @regstud.bsky.social 😀
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🌟We are livestreaming the Keynote from the TRAKR Workshop taking place next month 🌟

📌 Matters Beyond Knowledge – The Role of Valuation in Transition Studies and Potential Lessons for Regional Policy
📣 Bernhard Truffer
🗓️ 16 April 12.30 BST / 13.30 CEST

Info & register:

bit.ly/3EzQn69

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New RSA Policy Impact Book just published: “Improving inclusive innovation outcomes: Lessons from post-industrial and post-conflict cities” by Michael Glass et al. Find out more at www.regionalstudies.org/news/improvi...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a PhD Student to join the Board of the Regional Studies Association.
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🌟 Early Bird rate ends soon for #RSA26 🌟

Join the RSA community in Gothenburg in June.

🔶 Regions as Arenas in a Changing World
📆 15-18 June 2026

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Nature-based solutions aren't enough — we need community-based solutions too. Without people, there's no climate adaptation. 🌿

Join us to learn from El Pacífico's experience at @universidad-eafit.bsky.social

Special thanks to JAC El Pacífico & @regstud.bsky.social for making this possible

Recently published #openaccess 'Spatial imaginaries and the construction of regions: a cultural political economy approach' by Philip O'Brien
doi.org/10.1080/2162...