Pushing Regions beyond their Borders Regional Studies Association Annual Conference 2019
Wednesday 5th - Friday 7th June 2019 University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain #RSASdC Dear List members, The 2019 RSA Annual Conference will be a major event in the field of regional and urban studies, policy and development. The conference aims to discuss how to push regions beyond all kinds of borders and we are calling upon the regional studies, policy and neighbouring communities to join us in Santiago de Compostela. 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In addition to the intellectual stimulation, the conference will also offer ample networking opportunities during social events such as the gala dinner, reception, technical tours, networking workshop etc. Plenary Sessions - The conference will feature high-profile plenary panels and presentations including: 1. Urban and Regional Horizons Plenary Panel: Pushing Regional Studies beyond its Borders? 2. Spatial Economics Analysis Annual Lecture - Rachel Franklin, CURDS, Newcastle University, UK 3. Territory Politics Governance Annual Lecture "Taking Back Control? The Myth of Territorial Sovereignty and the Brexit Fiasco." - John Agnew, Department of Geography, University of California Los Angeles, USA 4. Policy Panel on job growth in cross border regions 5. 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A day registration rate is available. More details at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2HdoDZ0&data=02%7C01%7CECONOMICGEOGRAPHY-L%40LISTSERV.UCONN.EDU%7C4b54842b37cf4d440fe708d67ae817a2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C636831534585974189&sdata=XTR5mLdznd0LI8NV%2Bew4dbPS8xvseB3v%2B%2Bbk5DcRp2k%3D&reserved=0 Technical site visits, walking tour and post conference tours - Friday 7th June 2019, 14.30-16.30 Free technical tours are available which will be run by members of the local organising committee, these tours will offer a wide range of perspectives and academic discussions. In addition, a touristic walking tour and post conference tours area available to explore the city, region and beyond. More details: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2D9GQTc&data=02%7C01%7CECONOMICGEOGRAPHY-L%40LISTSERV.UCONN.EDU%7C4b54842b37cf4d440fe708d67ae817a2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C636831534585984194&sdata=HIJrlVFlIfGjK2lKX4NT2%2FQ7rEREjXQw4Marf%2B6BVLY%3D&reserved=0 Site Event- 2nd Networking Workshop for Early & Mid-Career Women in Regional Studies/Science - Saturday 8th June This free networking workshop will be held on Saturday 8th June 2019, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. 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More details at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2TSaDW1&data=02%7C01%7CECONOMICGEOGRAPHY-L%40LISTSERV.UCONN.EDU%7C4b54842b37cf4d440fe708d67ae817a2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C636831534585984194&sdata=AsXNA6LTd%2FKrVqi4PR9vNz2vGkyFEbExd%2FfHn1mlPNk%3D&reserved=0 Best Paper Competition - More details at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2RwpiJG&data=02%7C01%7CECONOMICGEOGRAPHY-L%40LISTSERV.UCONN.EDU%7C4b54842b37cf4d440fe708d67ae817a2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C636831534585984194&sdata=YqN9fMkLo18zQc27ixsHiqHhtpeX8NsJlbRgP%2BGYxqk%3D&reserved=0 Free Membership Offer and Early Bird registration rates - At any point from the 1st January 2019, register for the Winter Offer and you will have an RSA membership until the 31st January absolutely free. 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