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Carolin Ioramashvili @ioramashvili.bsky.social · 22h

Please join us for the next Regional Studies Women’s Network workshop! Participation is free, and we have online and in person (including free lunch!) options. A great opportunity to catch up with friends and meet new faces ahead of the Winter Conference ☺️

Regional Studies Journal @regionalstudies.bsky.social · 2d

On the 12th of November, the @regstud.bsky.social will host the RSA Women's Network Workshop. It will be a hybrid event, with topics covered including that of careers and CV's, academia in the #GlobalSouth, and grant application: For more and to register, see:
www.regionalstudies.org/events/rsa-w...

RSA Women's Network Events - RSA Main

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Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 12h

About to begin at #EWRC2025 - I’m keen to hear some answers to this important question. @regstud.bsky.social

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Andrés Rodríguez-Pose @rodriguez-pose.bsky.social · 11d

To hollow out #cohesion is to erode the #EU’s credibility from within.
In my brand new @regionalstudies.bsky.social paper, I argue that #Europe’s competitiveness and very viability depends less on emulating competitors and more on exploiting our latent potential.
DOI: doi.org/10.1080/0034...

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Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 1d

First programme sessions this morning at #EWRC2025. Lewis Dijkstra getting ready to deliver some ‘territorial truths’ about European cohesion and competitiveness.

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Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 2d

Political leaders within the Committee of the Regions stand united for stronger Cohesion Policy #eWRC

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Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 2d

@rsaeurope.bsky.social @regstud.bsky.social @ronboschma.bsky.social

Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 2d

Ron linking regional innovation to the right to stay and he right to move. Great to see a prominent regional scholar on such a prominent policy stage www.regionalstudies.org/people/ron-b...

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Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 2d

Ron linking regional innovation to the right to stay and he right to move. Great to see a prominent regional scholar on such a prominent policy stage www.regionalstudies.org/people/ron-b...

Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 2d

Ron Boschma takes the stage in the European Parliament building, as part of the European Week of Regions and Cities,to discuss the Right to Stay.

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Carolin Ioramashvili @ioramashvili.bsky.social · 12d

The next workshop of the @regstud.bsky.social Women’s Network is coming up ahead of the Winter Conference 🎉 We have options to attend in person and online. More details and registration link here:
www.regionalstudies.org/events/rsa-w...

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Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 14d

Good to see one or two folks on this list - like your good self - with an appreciation of place integral to their work. BTW to reach No1 you presumably need a big TikTok following??

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Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 15d

Chaired by Rick Delbridge (Cardiff) with Rhys Thomas (PWC) Alba Scala (Glasgow City) Adrian Johnson (Innovation City Belfast) and Andy Westwood (Manchester Uni)

Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 15d

Final panel of a wonderful day with the @regstud.bsky.social Northern branches. Inter-regional learning and UK-wide perspectives.

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Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks to Manchester Business School for hosting the workshop @manchester.ac.uk

Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 15d

Richard Jones of Manchester University provides the keynote for the @regstud.bsky.social Northern Branches workshop, talking about inclusive innovation and the ‘future of the North’ @elvirauyarra.bsky.social

Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 15d

With Coral Grainger (MMU) Tomas Ulrichsen (Cambridge) David Charles (Northumbria) Luke Georghiou (Manchester Uni)

Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 15d

Back after convivial lunch at the @regstud.bsky.social Northern Branch event, in celebration of the RSA’s 60th anniversary year. Panel 3: the role of universities and FE as anchor institutions

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Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 15d

With Cecilia Wong, David Waite, Beth Sharratt and Marianne Sensier.

Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 15d

Coffee break over at @regstud.bsky.social Northern Branches Workshop at Manchester Business School. Panel 2: Inclusive innovation across diverse economic geographies

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Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 15d

Alan Harding, Kevin Morgan, Sarah Evans and Raquel Ortega Argiles answer questions from Kieron Flanagan @regstud.bsky.social

Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 15d

We continue with our first panel: Innovation and Governance in a changing UK @regstud.bsky.social

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Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 15d

Richard Jones of Manchester University provides the keynote for the @regstud.bsky.social Northern Branches workshop, talking about inclusive innovation and the ‘future of the North’ @elvirauyarra.bsky.social

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Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · 28d

Could get addictive. Love it!

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Grete Gansauer @gretegans.bsky.social · Sep 12

Help! Seeking a short documentary style film for undergrad class showcasing communing, community economies, diverse economies, or other alt-capitalist forms in action at the local level. Any suggestions?? #communityeconomies #altcapitalism

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Alan Kinder @rsachiefexec.bsky.social · Sep 12

We’re thrilled to be supporting this - and to share a 60th birthday with the Manchester Business School!

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RSA Blog @rsablog.bsky.social · Sep 12

Share your views. We are looking for amazing research for Dec & NewYear's!
@rsa-regions.bsky.social
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Andrés Rodríguez-Pose @rodriguez-pose.bsky.social · Sep 9

Truly honoured & grateful to receive the Sir Peter Hall Award from @regstud.bsky.social-
Please watch the online ceremony here:
www.regionalstudies.org/news/2025-rs...
Many thanks to the RSA and all who make its intellectual community such a rare and generous thing.

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