A Cultural Tourism–Oriented Perspective Crete is the largest island in Greece, positioned at the intersection of Europe, Asia, and Africa, and has historically served as a strategic point along major maritime routes. It relies heavily on its archaeological heritage tourism, particularly the legacy of the Minoan Civilization. In the past, the accounts from Herodotus and […]
Postdoc in sociology of intergroup relations – University of Bern The Institute of Sociology (IFS) at the University of Bern has a vacancy for a postdoc position with an employment rate of 80% starting January 1, 2027, or by arrangement. The postdoc’s main responsibilities will be to pursue research on intergroup relations, social networks, deviance, […]
How fast can new climate technologies grow and what can policy realistically do to accelerate them? Join the Energy Technology and Policy group at Chalmers as a postdoctoral researcher and help develop the data-driven foresight methods to find out. Original listing here About us At the Division of Physical Resource Theory, we study how societies […]
The Department for Migration and Globalisation at the Faculty of Business and Globalisation invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (Post-Doc). The position is part-time for three years and will start on 1 November 2026 or shortly thereafter. We are looking for a Post-Doc with a top academic profile, strong publication record and previous project management experience. The position […]
The Department of Comparative Politics at the University of Bergen, Norway, have announced two four-year fully funded PhD positions. The salaries are good and PhDs also benefit from a generous package for research support. PhD projects within all fields of comparative politics are welcome. The department starts a new bachelor’s programme in PPE next year, […]
The Cluster of Excellence “Transforming Human Rights” at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany, is advertising five Postdoc positions (3 years, full-time). The application deadline is Friday, August 25, 2026. Please find further information on the positions and how to apply here: https://www.transforming-human-rights.fau.de/files/2026/06/2026-06_postdoc-call_EXC.pdf We particularly welcome applications from candidates with a background in Geography or Political Ecology […]
I am pleased to share an open call for a four-year, full-time postdoctoral position within the SWIFFT Collective’s Decarbonization and Justice Chair, a collaborative initiative between the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). The successful candidate will play a central role in developing and coordinating the Chair’s research agenda on […]
Do you work on International and/or Comparative Political Economy? The Department of Political Science at the University of Amsterdam invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (‘Universitair Docent’) position in Political Science. Based in the Political Economy and Transnational Governance (PETGOV) programme group, we welcome new members whose research (and teaching) is informed by and connected to ongoing global transformations. The ideal candidate brings an […]
Do you work on International Relations or (International) Political Economy The Department of Political Science at the University of Amsterdam invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (‘Universitair Docent’) position in Political Science. Based in the Political Economy and Transnational Governance (PETGOV) programme group, we welcome new members whose research (and teaching) is informed by and connected to ongoing global transformations. The ideal candidate brings […]
I am recruiting a PhD student to work with work with me on a new project ‘(Dis)orderly transitions: The financial sector’s role in shaping just energy transitions’. The position will be based at the Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies in Sweden and would suit someone with a background in economic sociology, human or economic […]
Innovation policy is often designed as if geography does not matter. Public agencies often allocate public financial aid to innovative firms based on project quality and firm characteristics, but rarely investigate whether the location of those firms shapes how much they benefit. Our recent research suggests it should. In our recent publication in Industrial and […]
Visiting Research Fellowships, 1 – 2 months stay, 2027 Linköping University, Tema T – Technology and Social Change, Sweden Travel and accommodation provided Application deadline: 4 October 2026 We would like to draw your attention to a new call for visiting research fellows in the field of Urban and Regional Climate Transitions at Tema T – Technology and Social Change, Linköping University, […]
The positions are part of the Research Council of Norway TOPPFORSK project FEASIBILITY: The socio-political and techno-economic craft of enabling twin transitions. The project studies how societies make large-scale transformations towards climate neutrality and digitalization appear feasible, legitimate and actionable, with a particular focus on the role of knowledge, expertise, valuation, future-making and decision-making. The […]
The Department of Human Geography at Lund University is hiring 1-2 PhD students in human/economic geography. The students will be employed in the DECENT project (Socio-technical modularity and the decentralization of infrastructure), financed by the ERC: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101219042. The students will also be affiliated with CIRCLE (Centre for Innovation Research). The positions are suitable for candidates with […]
We are pleased to inform you that the registration deadline for the XII edition of the Milan Summer School on Cost–Benefit Analysis (CBA) has been extended until 10 July 2026. With the course taking place from 28 September to 2 October 2026, we are pleased to offer prospective participants additional time to plan their participation. […]
European regions are undergoing multiple, overlapping transformations. While the green and digital transitions offer new opportunities, they also risk reinforcing existing spatial and social inequalities. Disparities within and between regions – urban and rural, central and peripheral, growing and shrinking – persist or are even deepening. The problem of ‘left-behind places’ has, for good reason, […]
Dr Lewis Dijkstra Team Leader of Urban and Rural Analysis at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre and Visiting Professor in Practice at the London School of Economics and Political Science 2021 Regional Studies Best Paper Award: The geography of EU discontent
Why do some regions recover from violent conflict more slowly than others? And how long do the economic effects of conflict persist across space? These questions remain central to regional development research, especially in places where war has reshaped long-run economic activity (Abadie and Gardeazabal, 2003; Blattman and Miguel, 2010). Looking into this question, Kešeljević, […]
The MA in Spatial Justice is designed for students who wish to deepen their understanding of critical geographical ideas and themes and apply this knowledge to the most pressing societal and environmental challenges of the 21st century. Students will be empowered to think geographically, to develop their critical thinking skills, undertake independent research in an […]
“War made the state, and the state made war.” Charles Tilly’s (1975) well-known thesis is not only a theoretical claim- in the Balkans, it becomes a lived reality. Bosnia and Herzegovina offers one of the clearest examples of how war and state formation are deeply intertwined. After World War II, Bosnia and Herzegovina was one […]
Wander Demuynck is a PhD researcher in regional and urban studies at the Public Governance Institute, KU Leuven, Belgium, and at the Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning, Utrecht University, the Netherlands. His doctoral research focuses on ‘interplaces’ — peri-urban areas and towns within metropolitan regions — and on how economic, political, and cultural […]
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Sixth Manuel de Solà-Morales European Prize 2027. Every two years, the Manuel de Solà-Morales European Prize recognizes the best university research in the field of urbanism carried out by a student granted a PhD. The award honours the memory of professor in urbanism, and architect, Manuel […]
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 […]