The RSA Blog Student Summer Series is officially open — running through now until 20th June. Each year, the Summer Series brings some of the most original and grounded regional scholarship to the RSA Blog. From Koli fishing communities navigating urban encroachment in Maharashtra, to peripheral regions rewriting innovation theory, to island communities living through […]
Lisa De Propris was born in 1967 and grew up in Bologna, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. She studied for her first degree in Political Science and Political Economy at the University of Bologna graduating in 1992. Inspired by her early mentor Patrizio Bianchi, Lisa continued her studies, moving to the UK to undertake […]
Digital Media Editor (one position available) The Regional Studies Association (RSA) seeks to appoint a Digital Media Editor to its journal Regional Studies, Regional Science. The successful candidate will join the existing team of Editors dedicated to enhancing the journal’s reputation as a world-leading publication in the field of regional studies and regional science, ensuring […]
The RSA is pleased to announce the publication of the 13th Policy Impact book: Improving inclusive innovation outcomes: Lessons from post-industrial and post-conflict cities, by Michael R. Glass, Louise Kempton, David Marlow, Luke Green, Carlos Cadena-Gaitan, Sabina Deitrick and Diana Morales There is now a consensus that innovation is vital for growth. Yet the distributional consequences […]
The 2026 Annual Conference of the Regional Studies Association (RSA) China Division was successfully held at Wuhan Little Turtle Hill Financial and Cultural Park, Wuhan, on 21 March 2026. The conference was organised by the RSA China Division and hosted by the School of Economics and Management, Wuhan University. More than 200 scholars from leading […]
Read our journals with an RSA membership RSA members enjoy exclusive access to the full range of our journals, offering insight and debate across the issues shaping the world today. To give you a taste of what’s available, we’ve highlighted the most-read articles from each journal in 2025. Members can read these articles in full […]
This International Women’s Day, the Regional Studies Association Women’s Network is taking a moment to celebrate the incredible community it has built since its founding in 2018. Born out of a shared vision by RSA members, the network has grown into a welcoming space where women working and studying across regional studies and science can […]
We are pleased to announce that the RSA Board have agreed funding for the RSA Research Network on Urban policy for the Sustainable Urban Manufacturing (UP-SUM). In times of climate crisis, digital transformation and the transition to a circular economy, we need to rethink the role of manufacturing in urbanised contexts. UP-SUM is an international […]
Regional Studies Association Student Representative Board Member An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic PhD Student to join the Board of the Regional Studies Association. The RSA is an established global Association, and a place on the Board offers the successful candidate the opportunity to engage with colleagues, including students and early career researchers, as well […]
The Regional Studies Association is pleased to announce the appointment of the new RSA Fellows (FeRSA) for 2026. RSA Fellows are individual members who have been dedicated members of the Regional Studies Association and are recognised for their innovation or service in the field of regional studies, their scholarly achievement, and contributions to the life […]
The RSA is delighted to announce the first tranche of Start-Up Grant awardees from the 2025 round. The Start-Up grant is an initiative designed to strengthen research capacity in emerging economies. The scheme supports early-stage projects led by regional and urban researchers who are members of the RSA in Bands C and D, helping them […]
At the RSA, we are committed to supporting the next generation of scholars and practitioners shaping the future of regional studies. Whether you’re a student, PhD candidate, or early career researcher, the RSA offers a wealth of opportunities to help you grow, connect, and thrive. Our programmes and initiatives are designed to build your skills, […]
We would like to welcome the new co-editors for Spatial Economic Analysis, a pioneering economics journal dedicated to the development of theory and methods in spatial economics, published by RSA and the RSAI-BIS. Alex Shuai Shi is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Real Estate and Construction of the University of Hong Kong, Hong […]
RSA Early Career Grant Scheme We are very pleased to announce the new Early Career Grant holders for the 2025 round. Congratulations to Conor O’Driscoll and Xuanyi Maxwell Nie. Read below to find out more about them and their projects. Project title: Stuck in Place: Unpacking Residential Immobility in the UK Dr. Conor O’Driscoll is […]
Following the departure of our CEO in mid-January, the RSA Board is pleased to announce that it has appointed an Interim Advisor to the Board to work on a temporary basis until a new Chief Executive is appointed. Sally Hardy has returned to the organisation to work with the staff team and the Board as […]
The Regional Studies Association is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our colleague, Stephen Ramos, on Tuesday, 20 January 2026. Stephen was a professor of urbanism in the College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia, Athens, U.S.A, whose research focused on port cities, infrastructure, and logistics. Stephen was an active member […]
The plenary speakers for the 2026 RSA Annual Conference have now been announced, under the conference theme of ‘Regions as Arenas in a Changing World.’ The Opening Plenary ‘Regions as Arenas in a Changing World: Rethinking Spatial Theories‘ will kick things off with a rethink of spatial theories in an era shaped by AI, climate […]
2025 was a busy year for regional studies scholars and practitioners worldwide. From conferences and workshops to partnerships and research initiatives, the year reflected the continued relevance of regional studies in addressing pressing global and local challenges. Many regions helped celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the RSA. Across continents, RSA territories organised events and activities […]
The Regional Studies Association announces the departure of Alan Kinder as Chief Executive Officer of the RSA. We want to thank Alan for the role he played during his time as CEO, during which he oversaw an important number of important internal changes and helped to form the RSA’s strategy moving forward. We wish Alan […]
Having our journals online means articles are easier to access and have a smaller environmental footprint. To access journal content, please log in through RSA Lounge and head to the Publications tab. Here you can find the latest issues, articles, and journal updates. With improved search tools, quicker updates, and the flexibility to read anytime, […]
Regional Studies, Regional Science (RSRS) is an open access journal covering regional and urban issues in geography, economics, regional science, environmental studies, planning and governance. It explores a wide range of topics across the social sciences at various spatial scales, generally subnational (such as metropolitan regions and planning regions), but can cross jurisdictional boundaries (such […]
The Regional Studies Association (RSA) invites members, partners, and the wider regional research community to attend the public launch of the new 2026–2030 RSA Strategy in January 2026. This live online event will offer attendees a first look at the Association’s refreshed vision and priorities for the next four years, and provide an open forum […]
The global reach of policy and academic research on entrepreneurship by disabled people was the theme of the recent webinar on the Regional Studies Policy Impact Book: A Seat at the Table: A place for disabled entrepreneurs edited by Helen Lawton Smith, Connie L. McNeely, Jacqueline Winstanley, and Ayse Seyyide Kaptaner Demirhan. The Chair Alan […]
The RSA Board and staff at the RSA Office wish all our members and the wider regional studies community a very happy festive season and a peaceful start to 2026. We are excited about our programme of online and in-person events in 2026 and hope you can join us. These include free webinars, in-person conferences, […]