Regional Science - Regional Science

We are pleased to announce the edition of a special issue of Regional Science Policy & Practice, linked to the International Regional Science Association (RSAI), with the theme of the special session S04 - Territorial inequalities and spatial (in) justice in Europe whose Coordinator is Ana Viñuela.

We also announce a special issue of Investigaciones Regionales-Journal of Regional Research linked to special session 07 - Industry 4.0 and sustainability in regions, clusters & industrial districts whose coordinator is José Hervas-Oliver.

We remind you that the abstract submission deadline for the XLVI Regional Studies Meeting is until Thursday, June 10, 2021 (this deadline cannot be extended so as not to affect the rest of the program dates).

The templates of all the formats of the summary can be downloaded from the website here.

We look forward to your participation and see you soon in Madrid.

Regards,

The Organizing Committee

Monday, 07 June 2021 10:17

Spanish Section: Extend submission deadline - 46th AECR Conference, 24-26 November 2021, Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain

Dear colleagues,

Due to the high number of petitions received, we have decided to extend the abstract submission deadline for the XLVI Regional Studies Meeting until Thursday, June 10, 2021 (this deadline cannot be extended so as not to affect the rest of the program dates).

We take this opportunity to remind you that it will be held in Madrid from November 24 to 26, 2021 and that the motto of this edition is “Full cities, empty territories”.

We ask you to disseminate this information to all the people you may consider interested in participating. We remind you that the maximum length is 300 words and will be uploaded through the management area. The presentation of results of research works in progress for which there is not yet a complete article will be accepted. In order for the Scientific Committee to consider the acceptance of said works, an expanded abstract will be required, with a minimum length of 1,500 words. The templates of all the formats of the summary can be downloaded from the website here.

All the necessary information so that you can send your work and register can be found on the website of the XLVI Regional Studies Meeting.

We look forward to your participation and see you soon in Madrid.

Regards,

The Organizing Committee

Friday, 04 June 2021 13:54

ERSA Congress registration is OPEN!

Keynotes Speakers

Special Sessions

Registration info

The 60th ERSA Congress will be online

from 24 > 27 August 2021!

Keynote Speakers' Highlight

We are delighted to present our keynote speakers:

Cesar A. Hidalgo, Daniela Jacobs, Andrés Rogríguez-Pose, Tom Brökel, Rosella Nicolini, Laura Resmini

Click here to find out more about our amazing speakers' line-up.

ERSA2021 benefits include:

> 6 prestigious Keynote lectures

> 2 outstanding round tables (lead by the EU and OECD)

> + 800 accepted authors from over 50 countries provide an overview of the main developments on the domains of Regional Science

> Dedicated and branded recording of your own presentation(s)

> Access to recording of all sessions

> Meeting with Journal editors

> and more

Draft programme is foreseen by mid-July.

Stay tuned to the Congress website for further updates.

Registration is open!

· ERSA Annual congress is the largest event of regional scientists and practitioners from across the globe!

· ERSA Congress is a unique platform to share, network and learn

· ERSA Congress is open to anyone interested in attending. See attendee fee on the registration page.

· RSAI Membership is valuable. Join RSAI Community and take advantage of the Member registration rate.

Register now

Start networking with fellow participants from around the world on twitter #ersa2021

Friday, 04 June 2021 07:59

In Memoriam: Prof. R. P. Mishra (1930–2021)

Monday, 31 May 2021 14:32

Vacancy Announcement: Rector of the United Nations University

Organizational Unit: United Nations University Centre, Tokyo, Japan

Reference Number: 2021/UNU/HQ/RO/FTA/R/79015

Applications to: Chair of the Nominating Committee

By Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closing Date: 15 July 2021

About the Organisation:

UNU is the academic arm of the United Nations and for the last four decades has been a go-to think tank for evidence-based research on the pressing global problems of human survival, development, and welfare. Fully funded through voluntary-contributions, UNU counts over 400 researchers in 12 countries, and its work spans the full breadth of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, generating policy-relevant knowledge to effect positive global change in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. UNU maintains numerous collaborations with UN agencies, leading universities, and research centres. For more information, please visit https://unu.edu

The Position:

The United Nations University (UNU) is recruiting a new Rector. The Rector is the chief academic and administrative officer of the University and has overall responsibility for the direction, organization, administration, and programmes of the University. The Rector is appointed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations after consultation with the Director-General of UNESCO. The position carries the rank of United Nations Under-Secretary-General and requires extensive overseas travel.

Required qualifications:

Advanced university degree, with strong preference for a Ph.D. The successful candidate must have a prominent academic profile with evidence of high-quality research work in the course of his/her career. In addition, he/she will demonstrate an understanding of contemporary development and policymaking challenges and will have experience translating research for policy communities. Demonstrated management experience as the head of a university or research centre is required. Fluency in English is essential.

Desirable qualifications and characteristics:

Established profile in the international community. Experience in managing donor relations and raising funds for organizations. Knowledge, appreciation of, and commitment to the principles and ideals of the United Nations. Capability to maintain close cooperation with individuals, governments, and research institutions worldwide to promote scientific cooperation. Great drive and initiative to achieve the goals of UNU. Demonstrated commitment to gender and diversity issues. Fluency in other official United Nations languages is desirable.

Start Date:

It is expected that the appointee will take up the position on 1 March 2023.

Duration of Contract:

The initial appointment will be for a five-year term, with the possibility of a second term.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. UNU is committed to achieving gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. The University has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

Remuneration:

UNU offers an attractive package at the Under-Secretary-General level within the UN system, including an annual net salary and post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in Tokyo. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, dependency benefits, pension plan and health insurance, and applicable additional benefits and entitlements.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should email their applications in English to the UNU Rectorship Nominating Committee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than 15 July 2021.

The application must contain the following supporting documents:

a cover letter describing how the candidate’s qualifications and experience match the requirements,
a curriculum vitae,
a list of publications, and
a completed and signed UNU Personal History (P.11) form, which can be downloaded at https://unu.edu/about/unu-services/hr/applying-for-a-position#files; please avoid using similar forms provided by other United Nations organisations.

Human rights screening:

Individuals who seek to serve with the United Nations in any individual capacity will be required, if short-listed, to complete a self-attestation stating that they have not committed, been convicted of, nor prosecuted for, any criminal offence and have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law.

Conflicts of interest:

All United Nations staff members are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. Senior leaders in particular, have the responsibility to serve as role models in upholding the organization’s ethical standards. Short-listed individuals will also be required to complete the pre-appointment declaration of interests for senior positions to identify possible conflicts of interest that may arise and to proactively prevent and manage, as much as possible and in a timely manner, situations in which personal interests may conflict or appear to conflict with interests of the United Nations, should the individual be appointed to this position.

https://unu.edu/about/hr/academic/rector-under-secretary-general.html#overview

Friday, 28 May 2021 09:02

In Memoriam: Ian Masser 1937-2021

Wednesday, 26 May 2021 09:04

RSAI Newsletter (May 2021)

Dear RSAI members,

I hope this email finds you well.

I am writing you as the 13th World Congress just opened (yesterday) with an intense first day, packed with two excellent keynote lectures and 35 sessions, including both regular, national, and special ones. To this starter we are adding today a first dish with 40 more sessions, another much expected Keynote Speech, by Prof. Siqi Zheng (MIT), and a full day of Regional Science Avademy activities. I hope those of you who decided to join the congress will have as much interest in these events as I personally had throughout yesterday.

I am also happy to take the chance to send you the May 2021 issue of the RSAI newsletter (download), as usual skillfully edited by Prof. Martijn Smit (University of Utrecht). Martijn is seeking a second pair of eyes to help with both the gathering of contributions, and the proofreading of the final product. Applications from the global South or from those with a good range of contacts there would be particularly welcome, as would being a native speaker of English. Please contact Martijn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. within Friday 23 July 2021 if you’re interested, enclosing a CV and a half-page statement of purpose, indicating why you feel you’re a good fit for editing the newsletter and how involved you have been and plan to be in RSAI and its activities.

To all members, a very fine day; and to the World Congress participants, best wishes of an interesting day, with lots of learning and interactions.

Kind regards,

Andrea Caragliu

Associate Professor of Regional and Urban Economics

Politecnico di Milano, ABC Department

RSAI Executive Director

Thursday, 20 May 2021 14:55

New issue published - Revista Portuguesa de Estudos Regionais: 58 (2021)

It is a pleasure to inform you that the issue n. 58 (May 2021) of the journal Revista Portuguesa de Estudos Regionais / Portuguese Review of Regional Studies is now available online. You can accede to it using the following link:

http://www.apdr.pt/siteRPER/EN/revistaEN.html

Articles

The Recreational Value of Azibo Beaches: A Case Study in the Interior North of Portugal
João Oliveira Soares, Filipa Coutinho Soares

The Implementation of an Online Ticket Platform as a Cultural Management Strategy
Cidália Oliveira, Gonçalo Vieira Castro, Carmem Leal, Rui Silva

Dimensões da Universidade Empreendedora e o Seu Papel na Perceção de Competitividade Regional
Gonçalo Rodrigues Brás, Miguel Torres Preto, Ana Dias Daniel, Aurora Amélia Castro Teixeira

Impacto Económico do Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal na Região
Pedro Miguel de Jesus Calado Dominguinhos, Sandra Cristina Dias Nunes, Sandrina Berthault Moreira, Raquel Ferreira Pereira

Dificuldades da Gestão Urbana Integrada: O Caso do Parque das Nações na Perspetiva dos Utilizadores
Rita Ferreira Domingues, Paulo Castro Seixas, Ricardo Cunha Dias

O Contributo da Lei de Cotas na Redução das Desigualdades Sociais
Fernando Gonçalves, Susana Bernardino

O Estado da Bahia na Recessão: Uma Análise Shift-Share Multifatorial dos Municípios Entre 2014 e 2017
Thiago Henrique Carneiro Rios Lopes, Luiz Carlos de Santana Ribeiro

The North of Portugal and Galicia: Evidence of Agglomeration of Economic Activity
Vítor João Pereira Domingues Martinho, Jesyca Salgado Barandela

Monday, 10 May 2021 15:27

Call for papers -Extended Deadline: 17th PRSCO Summer Institute

Call for papers - extended deadline

The 17th PRSCO Summer Institute

Online meeting, 11-13 August 2021, hosted by RMIT University Vietnam

https://www.rmit.edu.vn/17th-prsco-summer-institute

The deadline for full paper submission is extended by 21 June 2021.

Please find an attached file.

Best regards,

Hiroyuki Shibusawa

PRSCO Executive Secretary

www.prsco.info

The latest issue of Papers in Regional Science is available! Volume 100, 3 (June 2021)

Special Issues of RSPP and IIRR-JoRR at the XLVI Regional Studies Meeting - Call for abstracts until Thursday, June 10 (non-extendable)