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Border Regions Peer Exchange on Solving Border Obstacles programme

Apply by 7 Sept 2026

New call for visitors launched to join peer exchanges on solutions to cross-border obstacles The initiative will select 100 visitors from across Europe to participate in ten exchange visits focused on real-life solutions to challenges affecting border regions. The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and Fundación CEER (FCEER), have opened […]
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Reflections on the 2026 ARL International Summer School

New Directions in Urban Infrastructures

By Marcus Atkinson, Head of RSA Partnerships and Engagement The ARL International Summer School 2026, ‘New Directions in Urban Infrastructures’, took place from 8 to 10 July at the University of Amsterdam, organised in partnership with the Academy for Territorial Development in the Leibniz Association, the University of Amsterdam and the Regional Studies Association /RSA […]
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2026 Joint International Summer School for PhD Researchers

New Perspectives on Urban Infrastructures

We are delighted the 2026 Summer school for PhD researchers is being held in partnership with Academy for Territorial Development in the Leibniz Association (ARL) and University of Amsterdam   The topic The field of urban and regional studies has witnessed an “infrastructural turn” in which urban and regional transformations are examined through the lens […]
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Further Reflections

The Committee of the Regions’ high level dialogue on the future of Cohesion Policy

By Marcus Atkinson, Head of Partnerships and Engagement, Regional Studies Association. As part of RSA Europe’s ongoing engagement with EU policy debates, I attended the Committee of the Regions’ High-Level Dialogue on the Future of Cohesion Policy on 18 November. Coming only weeks after the European Week of Regions and Cities, this second experience offered […]
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50 years of Structural Funds in Scotland

A new report from the University of Strathclyde reveals that Scotland received over £7.7 billion in EU Cohesion Policy funding over the past 50 years, helping to create 235,000 jobs. The study, What has EU Cohesion Policy funding done for us?, produced by Strathclyde’s European Policies Research Centre (EPRC) for the Scottish Government, reviews the […]
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2025 EURegionsWeek Reflections

By Marcus Atkinson As the newly appointed Head of Partnership & Engagement at the RSA, I went to Brussels for my first European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek), a two-day event with 220 sessions and over 300 speakers, attracting more than 6,000 participants from all over Europe.   Attending with Alan Kinder, in addition to […]
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More Events coming in 2026

We are in the process of planning RSA Europe events. In the meantime, look back on some of our previous events here.
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Event Report: 2025 Joint Summer College for PhD and Early Career Researchers

Demographic Change and Regional Development

The sixth RSA Europe Summer College for PhD students and early career researchers convened in Palermo between 24–27 June 2025, bringing together emerging scholars, established academics and policy experts to explore the pressing issues of demographic change, mobility of human capital, labour market dynamics and regional development. Hosted jointly by the University of Palermo and […]
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2025 Joint Summer College for PhD and Early Career Researchers

Demographic Change and Regional Development

The sixth RSA Europe College for PhD students and early career researchers brings together researchers in their early career, established and high-profile researchers and policy experts to present the latest research, policy developments and insights on demographic change, human capital migration, labour market and regional development. Keynote presentations will be complemented by sessions on methodologies […]
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RSA Europe at the 2024 EU Regions Week

The 22nd European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) took place from the 7-11 October, 2024. The RSA and RSA Europe were, as in previous years, actively involved in the programme and were well represented at the event. EU Regions Week is the biggest annual Brussels-based event dedicated to cohesion policy. It has grown to […]
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Celebrating five years of Friends of Smart Specialisation (FoSS)

Smart specialisation (S3) has been a key driving policy concept of European regional policy since 2014, but as new challenges appear, it needs to evolve to a broader policy framework able to promote place-based innovation and a range of initiatives to advance a wider overall transformation in the EU (within a region and between regions). […]
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2024 #EURegionsWeek

The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. The 2024 Week takes between 7-10 October 2024 and is held […]
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JRC Future of Cities - Inclusive Cities Fit for Crises and Long-term challenges

Thursday 20 June

        Alessia Calafiore, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Alessia Calafiore is a Lecturer in Sustainability and Urban Data Science at the Edinburgh Futures Institute and the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture of the University of Edinburgh. Alessia is co-lead of the CHASS Research Theme – Future Cities and co-organiser of […]
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Report on the 2024 Summer College for PhD Students and Early Career Researchers

Migration, Well-Being and Spatial Inclusion

Last week, we delivered the 2024 Summer College for PhD Students and Early Career Researchers held in partnership and at the GSSI – Gran Sasso Science Institute, L’Aquila, Italy. This year’s themes were Migration, Well-Being and Spatial Inclusion. The College was a great success with a good mix of intense academic interventions, student presentations, professional development […]
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JRC Future of Cities - Homelessness in the EU - Speakers

Thursday 6 June

              Aristotelis Alvanos, Homeless Team in DG Employment, Social Affairs, and Inclusion of the European Commission Aristotelis Alvanos is a seconded National Expert, member of the Homelessness Team in DG Employment, Social Affairs, and Inclusion of the European Commission. The team arranges the daily operations and facilitates the activities […]
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JRC Webinar Series

The Future of Cities Webinar Series

The Future of Cities report identifies challenges influencing the future of cities in Europe and beyond. It also presents several perspectives from which to look at resolving these issues. It is an initiative of the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the science and knowledge service of the European Commission (EC), supported by the Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO). By […]
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2024 Summer College Speakers

            “Home away from Home: Geography and Micro Geography of Immigrants” –  Öner, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom Özge Öner is an Associate Professor in Spatial Economics and Real Estate at the Department of Land Economy and a Fellow in Economics and Land Economy at Sidney Sussex College at the […]
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EU Commission project for 2024 confirmed

We are pleased to announce our continued partnership with the EU Commission’s Joint Research Centre. In 2024, RSA Europe will work with the JRC as part of the second edition of the webinar series on the Future of Cities. The series started in 2023 with three webinars focussing on Urban-rural interactions and their territorial disparities, […]
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2024 Summer College for PhD Students and Early Career Researchers

Migration, Well-Being and Spatial Inclusion

The fifth RSA Europe College for PhD students and early career researchers brings together researchers in their early career, established and high-profile researchers and policy experts to present latest research, policy developments and insights on migration, spatial inclusion, and regional development, through the lens of people’s well-being. Keynote presentations will be complemented by sessions on […]
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2024 Summer College for PhD Students and Early Career Researchers

May 2024

We are pleased to announce that following the success of the 2023 edition, the fifth RSA Europe Summer College for PhD Students and Early Career Researchers will take place in May 2024 at the Gran Sasso Science Institute in L’Aquila, Italy. Details on the 2023 Summer College are available at https://www.rsaeurope.org/event/2023-summer-college/.   The Summer School […]
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RSA Europe at #EURegionsWeek

Finally back in person!

Finally back in person! It was such a joy to finally be able to meet again and facilitate knowledge exchange as part of the 2023 EU Regions Week held in Brussels between 9-12 October 2023. With over 430 delegates at our sessions and many more visiting our exhibition stand it was a great opportunity to […]
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Research for Policy Makers: the European Parliament 

#EURegionsWeek 2023

The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. The 2023 Week takes between 9-12 October 2023 and is held in-person […]
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'Left Behind Places': Findings of a Cross-National Study

#EURegionsWeek 2023

The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. The 2023 Week takes between 9-12 October 2023 and is held in-person […]
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Mid-sized University Cities in the European Union: Graduate Flows and Local Labour Market

#EURegionsWeek 2023

The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. The 2023 Week takes between 9-12 October 2023 and is held in-person […]
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Do you Believe in Climate Neutrality by 2040? Levers and Cornerstones of the Transformation

#EURegionsWeek 2023

The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. The 2023 Week takes between 9-12 October 2023 and is held in-person […]
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Discussing Persistent Legal-administrative and Institutional Border Barriers Across the EU

#EURegionsWeek 2023

The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. The 2023 Week takes between 9-12 October 2023 and is held in-person in […]
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Remote Work Possibilities to Enhance Border Regions Labour Markets

#EURegionsWeek 2023

The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. The 2023 Week takes between 9-12 October 2023 and is held in-person […]
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Registration to #EURegionsWeek 2023 is Open

The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. The 2023 Week takes between 9-12 October 2023 and is held in-person in […]
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2023 RSA Europe Summer College for PhD and Early Career Researchers

Last week saw the 2023 Summer College on THE ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF SPATIAL DISPARITIES held in partnership with and at the Gran Sasso Science Institute in L’Aquila, Italy. 22 PhD and early career researchers from a variety of countries took part in the programme that featured thematic sessions on spatial disparities and development, a number […]
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RSA Europe

Connecting researchers to policy throughout Europe

Watch our short video to see some of the highlights of how RSA Europe helps connect research and policy in Europe.
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2023 Summer College Speakers

 “Spatial disparities in the developed world: concepts, data and evidence” – Paolo Veneri, GSSI, L’Aquila, Italy Paolo Veneri is Professor of Economic Policy at the Gran Sasso Science Institute. Prior to that position he was Deputy Head of the Economic Analysis, Data and Statistics Division at the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities. […]
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JRC Webinar Series

The Future of Cities Webinar Series

The Future of Cities report identifies challenges influencing the future of cities in Europe and beyond. It also presents several perspectives from which to look at resolving these issues. It is an initiative of the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the science and knowledge service of the European Commission (EC), supported by the Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO). By […]
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2023 Summer College for PhD and early career researchers

The fourth RSA Europe College for PhD students and early career researchers brings together researchers in their early career, high-profile researchers and policy experts to present latest research, policy developments and insights on spatial disparities, regional growth and decline. Mixed with sessions on methodologies, professional development focussing on academic writing, publishing and career development, a […]
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New RSA Europe Partnership

2023 Summer College for PhD and Early Career Researchers

We are pleased to announce a new partnership with the Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI) in Italy. The GSSI is an international PhD school and a centre for research and higher education in the areas of Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science and Social Sciences. Located in central Italy, the school welcomes professors, researchers and students selected internationally following the […]
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2023 #EURegionsWeek: Thriving Regions, Stronger Europe

The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. The 2023 Week takes between 9-12 October 2023 and is held […]
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3rd Joint EU CP Conference Recordings

15 - 16 November 2022

Green, Digital, Inclusive and Fair: How can Cohesion Policy Rise to the New Territorial Challenges? Third Joint EU Cohesion Policy Conference 14 – 16 November 2022 The Third Joint EU Cohesion Policy Conference – organised by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy and RSA Europe together with the Croatian authorities – aimed […]
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2022 Commissioner Seminar Series

The RSA’s European Foundation delivered the first Commissioner Seminar on Cohesion Policy in Brussels this month. This seminar series is an initiative by Dr Elisa Ferreira, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms and a collaborative venture organised between Commissioner Ferreira and her Cabinet; the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) in partnership […]
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2022 Commissioner’s Seminar Series on Cohesion Policy

The purpose of these seminars is firstly, to signal the Commission’s desire to encourage growth in the number of researchers working on Cohesion Policy and related topics to build a greater pool of expertise. Secondly, to give the opportunity for relationship building between participants and policymakers to allow sharing of understanding and to refresh the […]
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2022 European Week of Regions and Cities

RSA Europe Exhibitor`s Pitch

Research today, Policy tomorrow – Regional Studies Association and RSA Europe Knowledge mobilisation is at the heart of the missions of the academic led organisations Regional Studies Association and RSA Europe. In this session, Sally Hardy offers information on how to engage with learned societies to the benefit of empirically evidenced policy making. The recording […]
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2022 European Week of Regions and Cities

#EURegionsWeekCollege

#EURegionsWeekCollege for PhD students and early career researchers (Online) The European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) is the biggest annual Brussels-based event dedicated to regional policy. This event serves as a platform for discussing and showcasing the development of EU cohesion policy and making decision-makers more aware of the importance of regions and cities […]
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Exciting Opportunity for Early Career Researchers

EU Cohesion Policy Early Career Researcher Panel

As part of the 2022 EU Cohesion Policy Conference, a panel with early career researchers on how to improve Cohesion Policy is planned. The panel should address the following questions: How to address the trade-offs between climate transition and social cohesion, given in particular energy price increases? How to mitigate the social and economic impacts […]
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2022 European Week of Regions and Cities

#EURegionsWeekUniversity

The European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) is a major annual event dedicated to regional policy. The week serves as a platform to discuss and showcase the development of EU Cohesion Policy and to raise awareness of the importance of regions and cities in EU policymaking. More information on the week can be found […]
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RSA Europe Statement on events in the Ukraine

    RSA Europe condemns the ongoing violence in Ukraine as a result of the unprovoked invasion by Russia. RSA Europe supports the actions of governments across the world who are working to restore peace in Europe. The Foundation’s purposes are to promote regional studies education in Europe through the exchange of ideas and information […]
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Green, Digital, Inclusive and Fair: How can Cohesion Policy Rise to the New Territorial Challenges?

Third Joint EU Cohesion Policy Conference

Since the outbreak of the pandemic in Europe, Cohesion Policy has been at the forefront of the European response to the crisis, contributing to the economic recovery of the EU, in complementarity with other instruments, such as the new Recovery and Resilience Facility. Demonstrating its reactivity, current programmes from the 2014-2020 period have been reinforced […]
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New partnership work with European Commission, Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy, the Croatian Government

Third Joint EU Cohesion Policy Conference

The Third Joint EU Cohesion Policy Conference – organised by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy and RSA Europe together with the Croatian authorities – aims to take stock of the challenges and opportunities for Cohesion Policy. The timing of the Conference will allow critical assessment of research evidence and policy thinking […]
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New partnership work with the EU Commission’s Joint Research Centre

We are pleased to announce that RSA Europe will be working with the EU Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) on the concluding conference of the Joint Research Centre’s (JRC) Exploratory Research Activity (ERA) on “International Migrants in Functional Urban Areas. How can strategies of sustainable urban development foster the integration of migrants?”. The study explores the […]
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A Place-based Approach to Migrant Integration

Final Conference of the JRC ERA "International Migrants in Functional Urban Areas" Speakers

Carlotta Fioretti, Joint Research Centre Carlotta Fioretti is researcher in urban and territorial development at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission in Seville, Spain. She holds a MSc in Urban Regeneration from Heriot-Watt University of Edinburgh, Scotland and a PhD in Territorial Policies obtained at University of Roma Tre, Italy. She worked […]
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A Place-based Approach to Migrant Integration

Final Conference of the JRC ERA "International Migrants in Functional Urban Areas"

The conference presents results of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) Exploratory Research Activity (ERA) “International migrants in functional urban areas. How can strategies of sustainable urban development foster the integration of migrants?”. The study explores the dynamics of the relationship between migrant integration and local territories. The hypothesis of the study was that place-based policy […]
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The RSA Europe at the 2021 #EURegionsWeek

As in previous years, the RSA’s European Foundation (RSA Europe) was a key partner during the #EURegionsWeek, a major annual events programme dedicated to regional policy during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, to implement European Union cohesion policy and to present case studies of local and regional governance. In […]
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Registration to #EURegionsWeek 2021 is now open!

The European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) is a major annual event dedicated to regional policy. The week serves as a platform to discuss and showcase the development of EU Cohesion Policy and to raise awareness of the importance of regions and cities in EU policymaking. More information on the week can be found […]
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2021 RSA Europe Winter College Speakers and Tutors

  Simona Iammarino (London School of Economics, UK) Simona Iammarino is Professor of Economic Geography in the Department of Geography & Environment of the London School of Economics and Political Science (UK). She was Head of Department (01/01/2014 – 31/08/2017), and academic member of the LSE Council (2016-2020). Since 01/09/ 2016 she has been affiliate […]
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#EURegionsWeekCollege Call for Participants - Forward Challenges for Cohesion Policy 2021 – 2027: A view from Commissioner Elisa Ferreira

2021 #EURegionsWeekCollege The European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) is the biggest annual Brussels-based event dedicated to regional policy. This event serves as a platform for discussing and showcasing the development of EU cohesion policy and making decision-makers more aware of the importance of regions and cities in EU policymaking. More info: https://europa.eu/regions-and-cities/home_en The event will […]
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Putting Universities in their Place – maximising the role of universities in their regions

#EURegionsWeek

There has never been a more demanding time for universities to step up and contribute to the places in which they are located. Beyond their role as centres of teaching and research excellence, the knowledge and skills within universities are being harnessed to resolve even more complex challenges within cities and regions. COVID-19 has demonstrated […]
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2021 #EURegionsWeekCollege

The European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) is the biggest annual Brussels-based event dedicated to regional policy. This event serves as a platform for discussing and showcasing the development of EU cohesion policy and making decision-makers more aware of the importance of regions and cities in EU policymaking. More info: https://europa.eu/regions-and-cities/home_en Due to the ongoing […]
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2021 RSA Europe Student and ECR Winter College

Regional Development and Public Policy

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT and PUBLIC POLICY  November 30 – December 1, 2021, Online Globalisation processes and technological change, as well as the on-going crises due to the COVID-19 pandemic, pose new challenges and traditional top-down development policies seem not to be suitable to address all these effectively.  At the same time, a territorial and participatory approach […]
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    RSA Europe was delighted to support the running of the RUNIN end-of project webinar on 25th February. PhD fellows of RUNIN were joined by panellists from the European Commission and the University of Aveiro, Portugal, who commented on the project’s findings. If you would like to receive a free hard copy and/or digital […]
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RUNIN project webinar

Implications for Regional Development, Innovation and Higher Education Policy

        RSA Europe is delighted to collaborate with RUNIN on a webinar taking place on 25th February from 11-13 CET. The RUNIN project is now ending and this webinar will feature a mix of presentations and facilitated discussions to highlight the outcomes of the project. Registration for this event is free and […]
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The Role of Universities in Innovation and Regional Development

Implications for Regional Development, Innovation and Higher Education Policy

With the transition to the knowledge economy, regions are increasingly looking to universities as sources of knowledge for innovation and growth. Meanwhile, universities have increasing ambitions to contribute to development, as reflected in the increased attention to the third mission and the impact of research. However, the role of universities in regional innovation and development […]
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2021 #EURegionsWeekUniversity

The European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) is the biggest annual Brussels-based event dedicated to regional policy. This event serves as a platform for discussing and showcasing the development of EU cohesion policy and making decision-makers more aware of the importance of regions and cities in EU policymaking. More info: https://europa.eu/regions-and-cities/home_en   In light of the […]
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Summary and key conclusions of the #EURegionsWeekUniversity session: Commons in European cities

The recording of this session is now available on the REPLAY section of the event web: https://euregionsweek2020-video.eu/video/euregionsweekuniversity-commons-in-european-cities See the session details on the #EURegionsWeek website Moderator: Adam Polko, Lecturer, University of Economics in Katowice, Poland. Speakers: Mary Dellenbaugh-Losse, Freelance consultant, Freelance consultant, Germany. Artur Ochojski, Lecturer, University of Economics in Katowice, Poland. Frederic Wallet, Senior […]
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Summary of the #EURegionsWeekUniversity session: A New European Industrial Strategy oriented towards citizens and the territory

The recording of this session is now available on the REPLAY section of the event web: https://euregionsweek2020-video.eu/video/euregionsweekuniversity-a-new-european-industrial-strategy-oriented-towards-citizens-and-the-territory See the session details on the #EURegionsWeek website Moderator: David Bailey, Professor, Birmigham Business School, United Kingdom. Speakers: Bernadette Andreosso, Jean Monnet Chair, University of Limerick, Ireland. Riccardo Cappellin, Retired Full Professor, Contract Professor, University of Rome “Tor […]
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Summary of the #EURegionsWeekUniversity session: Localised Trends and Strategies for SDGs

Organiser: Dr. Katerina Ciampi Stancova, European Commission, JRC This session was one in a series of webinar sessions in the framework of the EU Regions Week University to showcase current academic research and to promote knowledge exchange between policymakers and researchers.     Video on demand: https://euregionsweek2020-video.eu/video/euregionsweekuniversity-localised-trends-and-strategies-for-sdgs See the session details on the #EURegionsWeek website […]
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Summary of the session: Are Policy Makers alone in charting recovery from crisis? How researchers can help

The recording of this session is now available on the REPLAY section of the event web: https://euregionsweek2020-video.eu/video/are-policy-makers-alone-in-charting-recovery-from-crisis-how-researchers-can-help See the session details on the #EURegionsWeek website Moderator: Peter Wostner, Senior Adviser, Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development, Republic of Slovenia, Slovenia. Speaker: Sandrine Labory, Associate Professor, Department of Economics and Management, University of Ferrara, Italy. Are […]
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Key conclusions of the #EURegionsWeekUniversity session: Refugees’ crisis: economic and social impacts

The recording of this session is now available on the REPLAY section of the event web: https://euregionsweek2020-video.eu/video/euregionsweekuniversity-refugees-crisis-economic-and-social-impacts See the session details on the #EURegionsWeek website Moderator: Andrea Morrison, Department of Management and Technology, Bocconi University, Department of Human Geography and Planning, Utrecht University, Netherlands. Speakers: Sara Giunti, Post-doc, Department of Economics, University of Milano Bicocca, […]
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Session summary: #EURegionsWeekUniversity: A Territorial Agenda 2030 for Cohesion?

The recording of this session is now available on the REPLAY section of the event web: https://euregionsweek2020-video.eu/video/euregionsweekuniversity-a-territorial-agenda-2030-for-cohesion See the session details on the #EURegionsWeek website Moderator: Simin Davoudi, Professor of Environment & Planning, Director of GURU, Newcastle University, United Kingdom.   Speakers: Ana Abrunhosa, Minister of the Territorial Cohesion, Portuguese Government, Portugal. Eduardo Medeiros, Geography […]
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Conclusions of the #EURegionsWeekUniversity session: Pandemics, Cities, Regions and Industry

The recording of this session is now available on the REPLAY section of the event web: https://euregionsweek2020-video.eu/video/euregionsweekuniversity-pandemics-cities-regions-and-industry See the session details on the #EURegionsWeek website Moderator: Julia Bachtrögler-Unger, Economist, Austrian Institute of Economic Research, Austria.   Speakers: Ron Boschma, Full Professor, University of Utrecht, Netherlands. Terry Clower, Director, Center for Regional Analysis, George Mason University, […]
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Summary of the #EURegionsWeekUniversity session: Applying a gender lens to Cohesion Policy: What framework for equal opportunities?

    The recording of this session is now available on the REPLAY section of the event web: https://euregionsweek2020-video.eu/video/euregionsweekuniversity-applying-a-gender-lens-to-cohesion-policy-what-framework-for-equal-opportunities See the session details on the #EURegionsWeek website This session was organized by Sonia De Gregorio Hurtado on behalf of the RSA Research Network on Cohesion Policy #CPnet. Moderators: Daniela Carl, Regional Studies Association, United Kingdom. Leaza […]
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The RSA Europe at the 2020 #EURegionsWeek

As in previous years, the RSA’s European Foundation (RSA Europe) was a key partner during the #EURegionsWeek, a major annual events programme dedicated to regional policy during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, to implement European Union cohesion policy and to present case studies of local and regional governance. […]
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SMARTER 2020 Conference Webinar series

Connecting grand societal challenges with local goals in place-based innovation policy

General Information SMARTER 2020 Conference Webinar series on “Smart Specialisation and Territorial Development: Connecting grand societal challenges with local goals in place-based innovation policy” is co-organised by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre and RSA Europe. Six webinars organised between 17th September and 3rd December 2020 The Territorial Development Unit of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre and RSA […]
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#EURegionsWeek: Are policy makers alone in charting recovery from crisis? How researchers can help

Wed 7, October 2020, 09:30 – 10:30 To register for this #EURegionsWeek session, please go to: https://europa.eu/regions-and-cities/programme/sessions/1537_en COVID-19 has disrupted the normal working of cities and regions around the world. In all parts of life citizens have had to adapt to new restrictions on their lifestyles, changes to working life and new policies from multiple […]
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#EURegionsWeekCollege: Registration is now open

Taking into account the difficult situation we are all facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the decision was taken to postpone the Master Class on EU Cohesion Policy held in person in Brussels to 2021. We will call for applicants for the 2021 Master Class in Spring 2021. In 2020, the in person Master Class […]
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#EURegionsWeekUniversity: Registration is now open

The #EURegionsWeek is the biggest annual Brussels-based event dedicated to regional policy and attracts up to 10,000 delegates. This free event serves as a platform for discussing and showcasing the development of EU cohesion policy and making decision-makers more aware of the importance of regions and cities in EU policy-making. The #EURegionsWeekUniversity Webinar Series is organised […]
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SMARTER 2020 Conference Webinar series

Smart Specialisation and Territorial Development: Connecting Grand Societal Challenges with Local Goals in Place-based Innovation Policy

The Territorial Development Unit of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre and RSA Europe are delighted to present a webinar series based on selected themes of the SMARTER 2020 Conference. In line with the measures to contain the diffusion of COVID-19, the physical event will be replaced by a series of six webinars held between […]
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SMARTER 2020 Conference Webinar series - Place-based responses to the COVID-19 economic crisis

General Information Place-based responses to the COVID-19 economic crisis The COVID-19 pandemic affects different places in different ways. Effective responses are likely therefore not only to be global but also local. Different places can benefit from designing customised solutions through the identification of local innovation opportunities. Sustainable Smart Specialisation Strategies (S4), as a governance model […]
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Post Image - SMARTER 2020 Conference Webinar series - Smart Specialisation Strategies for Sustainability - opportunities for economic recovery and competitiveness

SMARTER 2020 Conference Webinar series - Smart Specialisation Strategies for Sustainability - opportunities for economic recovery and competitiveness

In July 2020, the EU agreed to mobilise over € 1.8 trillion to recover, reform and renew its economy. Today, EU Member States and their regions are elaborating their first plans on how to best use these funds. EU policy orientations highlight the value added of investing in products, services and innovative solutions for the green and digital transition. Since […]
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SMARTER 2020 Conference Webinar series - Smart Specialisation for Sustainable Development Goals

Smart Specialisation for Sustainable Development Goals 10.30 -12.30 CET, 09.30 – 11.30 GMT Smart Specialisation as a place-based innovation policy has started before the adoption of Agenda 2030. However, the analysis of the priorities chosen at local, regional and national level shows that they contribute to Sustainable Development Goals, as a ‘side effect’ of bottom […]
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Post Image - Postponed - SMARTER 2020 Conference Webinar series - Smart Specialisation: evidence, lessons, challenges and opportunities

Postponed - SMARTER 2020 Conference Webinar series - Smart Specialisation: evidence, lessons, challenges and opportunities

We are sorry to inform you that this webinar had to be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. As soon as a rescheduled date has been confirmed, further details will be published here.   Smart Specialisation: evidence, lessons, challenges and opportunities Smart Specialisation has been an integral part and an ex ante conditionality […]
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Post Image - SMARTER 2020 Conference Webinar series - Quality of life in (European) cities: are cities in Europe inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable?

SMARTER 2020 Conference Webinar series - Quality of life in (European) cities: are cities in Europe inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable?

Quality of life in (European) cities: are cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable? Cities are important drivers of economic growth, both in the EU, and at the global level. It is in cities where most citizens live, where the biggest share of the Gross Domestic Product is generated, where a large part of EU policies […]
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SMARTER 2020 Conference Webinar series

Sustainable Urban Development and Innovation: aligning policies for change

Sustainable Urban Development and Innovation: Aligning Policies for Change 10.00 – 11.45 CET  In our fast-changing world, Europe is facing pressing challenges – climate change, digital transition, ageing, migration and social inequalities – and cities are often in the frontline to deliver solutions. Moreover, cities and urban regions are not just mere containers for innovative […]
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Join the new LDnet / RSA intiative

Community solutions: When social Innovation meets local development

LDnet and RSA have been exploring the idea of a COST Action proposal. Covid-19 has led to a rescheduling of the deadline for proposals to 29.10.2020 and this offers an opportunity for researchers and practitioners interested in this topic to contribute in the development of a sound proposal. A first outline of the concept note is provided […]
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Third Joint EU Cohesion Policy Conference 2020 - POSTPONED

Maximising the Opportunities for Cohesion Policy in Challenging Times

This conference has been postponed to 2021 and we will add updates in due course. The presentation of the proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework for the years 2021 to 2027 and the subsequent package for proposals for the regulations of the Funds by the European Commission in May 2018 kicked off the legislative process […]
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18th European Week of Regions and Cities 2020

#EURegionsWeekCollege Webinar series

Taking into account the difficult situation we are all facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the decision was taken to postpone the Master Class on EU Cohesion Policy held in person in Brussels to 2021. We will call for applicants for the 2021 Master Class in Spring 2021. In 2020, the in person Master Class […]
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18th European Week of Regions and Cities 2020

#EURegionsWeekUniversity Webinar series

The #EURegionsWeek is the biggest annual Brussels-based event dedicated to regional policy and attracts up to 10,000 delegates. This free event serves as a platform for discussing and showcasing the development of EU cohesion policy and making decision-makers more aware of the importance of regions and cities in EU policy-making. More details can be found […]
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Report on the 7th Master Class on EU Cohesion Policy

Written by Yapeng Ou, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, Italy The 7th Master Class on EU Cohesion Policy was held as part of the 17th European Week of Regions and Cities -#EURegionsWeek in Brussels from 6th October to 10th 2019. The Master Class was a joint event organised by the European Commission’s DG Regio, the […]
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Post Image - RSA Europe Socio-Spatial Dynamics Summer College - POSTPONED TO 2021

RSA Europe Socio-Spatial Dynamics Summer College - POSTPONED TO 2021

Public Policy for Regional Development

Please note that the Socio-Spatial Dynamics Summer College 2020 has been postponed until September 2021 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. More details will follow. If you have any queries, please get in touch with Klara Sobekova via email Klara.Sobekova@RegionalStudies.org Read about the experiences of our student at the 2019 RSA Europe Socio-Spatial Dynamics Summer […]
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Shrinking Rural Regions and Spatial Justice

University session at the EWRC

Summary of the #EURegionsWeek UNIVERSITY SESSION: Shrinking Rural Regions and Spatial Justice is available here.  Speakers: Andrew Copus, Economic Geographer, James Hutton Institute, United Kingdom. Sabine Weck, Head of Research Group / Deputy Director of Research, ILS – Institut für Landes- und Stadtentwicklungsforschung, Germany. Thomas Dax, Deputy director, Bundesanstalt für Agrarwirtschaft und Bergbauernfragen (BAB), Austria. Petri Kahila, Research […]
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17th European Week of Regions and Cities 2019

#EURegionsWeek Master Class

BACKGROUND  The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union Cohesion Policy, and demonstrate the importance of the local and regional levels for good European governance. The event has become a European networking platform for experts in […]
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17th European Week of Regions and Cities 2019

#EURegionsWeek UNIVERSITY sessions

As in previous years the RSA is taking a lead in partnering with the European Commission and European Committee of the Regions in organising the #EURegionsWeek UNIVERSITY sessions and a Master Class on EU Cohesion Policy held for PhD students and early-career researchers as part of the #EURegionsWeek. The European Week of Regions and Cities #EURegionsWeek is an annual […]
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RSA Europe Socio-Spatial Dynamics Summer College 2019

Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy

The mobility of skilled individuals and the transitional nature of the workplace from a more permanent and stationary setting to one that is project-based and dominated by short term contracts is changing the economic landscape. In addition, as highly skilled workers become more reliant on finding, and subsequently bidding and securing, projects offered by a […]
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Post Image - European-based Research Network on Migration, Inter-Connectivity and Regional Development (MICaRD)

European-based Research Network on Migration, Inter-Connectivity and Regional Development (MICaRD)

European-based Research Network on Migration, Inter-Connectivity and Regional Development (MICaRD)

Established in 2015, this research network brings together scholars, policymakers and practitioners across Europe and beyond to provide a forum for debating current and emerging issues on European economic migration as well as fostering collaboration and expanding research opportunities. Main organisers of this research network are: Dr. Agnieszka Rydzik, Lincoln International Business School, University of Lincoln […]
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Post Image - Over a million UK businesses see Brexit as major obstacle to success

Over a million UK businesses see Brexit as major obstacle to success

Significant increase in number of SMEs concerned about Brexit, especially innovators and exporters. This press release was published here. The number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that view Brexit as a major obstacle to success has increased significantly since the referendum, according to research published in the journal Regional Studies by Ross Brown and John Wilson from the […]
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2019 RSA Europe Socio-Spatial Dynamics Summer College

Taking place in Sardinia, Italy

2019 RSA Europe Socio-Spatial Dynamics Summer College Skills, Mobility and Entrepreneurship has been announced for the coming September. The co-evolution of skills, mobility and entrepreneurship, and the rapid pace of how these transitions occur in the contemporary knowledge-based economy provides a fertile environment for inter-disciplinary discourse and scientific inquiry. RSA Europe’s Socio-Spatial Dynamics Summer College 2019 […]
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2019 RSA Europe Socio-Spatial Dynamics Summer College

Application submission deadline has been extended

September 3rd to 6th, 2019 in Cagliari, Sardinia The application submission deadline has been extended to 9th July 2019. We hope this gives you some extra time to prepare your application. The RSA Europe’s Summer College has been established to focus on how ideas, theories, methods and data can be leveraged across disciplines for the […]
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