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EU Cohesion Policy

This book brings together academics, members of European institutions, and regional and national level policymakers in order to assess the performance and direction of EU Cohesion policy. The Open Access version of this book is available here .
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Benefit with the RSA

Our diverse range of membership benefits include publications, funding opportunities and awards, open networks and collaborations, an expert register (not available to non-members), reduced members' rates for RSA events, conferences, discounted publications and much more. So why not join the leading and impactful community today?
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RSA Annual Conference 2017 in Dublin

Meet us in DublinJoin us for our annual conference in Dublin. Please submit proposals for papers in the form of a abstract by Friday 24th February 2017. Please note that there are bursaries available for this Conference.
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Impressions from the EWRC and Master Class

For the fourth year, the European Week of Regions and Cities, 9-13 October 2016, hosted the EWRC Masterclass. In addition, the RSA was a leading organiser of five University sessions during the European Week of Regions and Cities.
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RSA Winter Conference 2016

This international conference will provide an excellent platform to address the new and emerging challenges facing cities and regions. With a high profile list of plenary speakers this is a conference not to be missed.
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Why planners should join the RSA

‘The varied activities and networks of the RSA offer staff and students focused on spatial planning not only one of the very best platforms for academic debate but also a number of very well-developed platforms for having impacts on policy and practice internationally.’ Professon Nick Phelps, UCL, UK
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