Date and time
Application deadline: Closed
Notification of acceptance: 8th July 2025
Deadline to register: 18th August 2025
The Regional Studies Association (RSA), Centre for Innovation Management Research (CIMR), and University of Westminster will host the 2025 Student & Early Career Conference on 9–10 September 2025 in London, UK.
Aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers (ECRs) in regional studies, regional science, urban and regional policy, economic geography, innovation, and related disciplines, the conference offers a welcoming environment for participants to present their research, receive constructive feedback, and develop professional skills for both academic and non-academic careers.
Conference Overview
The RSA Student & Early Career Conference provides a supportive and interactive platform where emerging scholars can:
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Showcase their research in parallel paper sessions and poster presentations.
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Engage in in-depth discussions with peers and receive targeted feedback from senior academics and journal editors.
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Develop professional skills through interactive workshops covering topics such as academic publishing, research funding, interdisciplinary collaboration, and communicating research to policy and public audiences.
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Expand their networks by meeting like-minded researchers from across the globe, creating opportunities for collaboration and future career development.
The programme will feature academic sessions and professional development activities, alongside informal networking opportunities to foster connections in a relaxed setting.
Conference Registration Fees
| Category | |
| Student member | £120 |
| Early Career member | £140 |
| Non-member Student | £160 |
| Non-member Early Career | £180 |
Please note the non-member rates include a 1 year RSA membership, this will be applied as soon as you register. Click here to find out more about RSA membership.