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The Regional Studies Association Annual Conference 2017 the Great Regional Awakening: New Directions<http://www.regionalstudies.org/conferences/conference/rsa-dublin-2017> Sunday 4th - Wednesday 7th June 2017 Trinity College Dublin, Ireland Abstract submission deadline: 24th February 2017 There are bursaries available for this Conference Confirmed plenary speakers:<http://www.regionalstudies.org/conferences/plenary-sessions/plenary-winter-2016> Dariusz Wójcik, University of Oxford, UK Robert J. Sampson, Harvard University, USA Joan Fitzgerald, Northeastern University, USA Flavia Martinelli, Università Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria, Italy Early Career Plenary Speakers Call for Papers<http://www.regionalstudies.org/conferences/plenary-sessions/plenary-winter-2016> We currently have an open call for an early career plenary speaker, deadline for applications 31st October 2016. Please click here<http://www.regionalstudies.org/uploads/documents/EC_plenary_speaker_Call_FINAL.pdf> for more information. Submission Details Please submit your abstract (200 word abstracts) through the Regional Studies Association conference portal by 24th February 2017. Please click here<http://www.regionalstudies.org/uploads/documents/RSA_Dublin_2017_-_CFP_V5.pdf> to see the Call for Papers, to read more about the conference please click here<http://www.regionalstudies.org/conferences/conference/rsa-dublin-2017>. We welcome papers from all - academics, researchers, students and those working in policy and practice. The event is inclusive and offers networking opportunities for all in our field. The organisers welcome proposals for special sessions, themed workshops and innovative forms of networking and collaboration. If you would like to organise or offer a session to the conference or if you have any questions, please contact Lesa Reynolds at lesa.reyno...@regionalstudies.org<mailto:lesa.reyno...@regionalstudies.org>. Academic Organisers: Dr Dieter Kogler, University College Dublin, Ireland and Dr Martin Sokol, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland Best regards, Lesa Lesa Reynolds Project Manager - Events & Membership [EC2016 (220x170)]<http://www.regionalstudies.org/conferences/conference/rsa-stud-ec-conf-2016>[SIGN DUB]<http://www.regionalstudies.org/conferences/conference/rsa-dublin-2017> Take advantage of your RSA membership<http://www.regionalstudies.org/membership>. Apply for Research<http://www.regionalstudies.org/research> & Funding<http://www.regionalstudies.org/funding> opportunities. Sign up to our E-bulletin<http://www.regionalstudies.org/news> for the latest news. Regional Studies Association<http://www.regionalstudies.org/> Company: 04116288 Charity: 1084165 T: +44(0)1323 899698 F: +44(0)1323 899798 25 Clinton Place, Seaford, East Sussex (UK) BN25 1NP