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Dear list members, The Regional Studies Association<http://www.regionalstudies.org/> still accepts abstracts for the following two international conferences: RSA Global Conference 2014: From Vulnerable Places to Resilient Territories: The Path to Sustainable Development 27th - 30th April 2014, Fábrica de Negócios, Fortaleza, Brazil Fortaleza is the 5th largest city in Brazil and will be one of the host cities of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The RSA 2014 Global Conference in Brazil will focus on thinking about paths, policies and ideas to strengthen vulnerable places and to develop cohesive and resilient territories. We acknowledge that only adaptive and flexible regions can succeed in an ever-changing world. This conference offers to all those who share an interest in regional and urban issues an opportunity to explore and discuss these key issues. Our discussions will be stimulated and enriched by the RSA's well established tradition of embracing and accepting diverse perspective, disciplinary backgrounds and ideas. Conference themes include: A. Clusters and Smart specialisation K. Regional Integration and Spillovers B. Innovation and Knowledge L. Spatial Justice and Inequalities C. Culture, Creativity and Tourism as a Driver of Regional Growth and Employment M. Spatial Planning and Infrastructure D. Developing Rural and Peripheral Regions N. Sustainability - Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Food Security E. The Geography of Crime O. The Geography of Finance F. Labour Markets and Migration P. Urbanisation and Cities G. Land Use and the Real Estate Market Q. Regional Policy in Emerging Economies H. Mega Events and Regional Development R. Leading Regions I. Regional Challenges in Health and Education S. Region to Region Trade J. Policies for Regional Growth and Development T. Economic Development Strategies and Planning Plenary speakers include: Plenary: Regional Growth in Developing Countries Professor Clelio Campolina Diniz, Rector of Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil Professor Sérgio Duarte de Castro, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás (PUC/GO), Brazil Plenary: Resilient regions and Sustainable Development Elkin Velasquez, UN-Habitat, Brazil Professor Carlos Azzoni, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil Plenary: Territorial Cohesion and Regional Governance Professor Robert Wilson, University of Texas at Austin, USA Professor Simin Davoudi, Newcastle University, UK Abstract submission and Early Bird registration deadline are the 9th March 2014. There are also a limited number of conference bursaries still available! For more information on this conference and the conference's bursaries, please go to the conference's website<http://regionalstudies.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6989fa43e272971688be5d94f&id=60cf44542b&e=cae556080d> or email to [log in to unmask] RSA European Conference 2014: Diverse Regions: Building Resilient Communities and Territories 15th - 18th June 2014, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey Izmir Turkey's third largest city and rich in historical and cultural heritage will be the host for our next European conference. As part of the conference programme, we will have the first event in the Students & Early Careers' Social Event Series and a variety of special and plenary sessions. The Regional Studies Association European Conference 2014 on 'Diverse Regions: Building Resilient Communities and Territories' presents a timely opportunity to discuss and establish the need and nature of future research imperatives, and to address the concerns and challenges confronting policymakers and practitioners. Conference contributions are invited which fit the themes below, to collectively explore and discuss key issues from a multitude of perspectives and with different theoretical stand points and with empirical observations from different parts of the world. Conference themes include: A. Borders and Cross Border Cooperation I. Innovation and Knowledge Economies Q. Sustainability - Climate Change, Environment and Energy B. Clusters and Smart Specialisation J. Labour Markets and Migration R. Territorial Governance and Regional Leadership C. Community Economic Development K. Regional Development Policy S. Tourism and Experience Economies D. Culture, Creativity and ICT L. Regional Well-being and Happiness T. Urbanisation and Cities E. Developing Rural and Peripheral Regions M. Role of Institutions in Regional Development U. Women entrepreneurs F. Entrepreneurship, Enterprise and Business Climate N. Role of Social Networks in Regional Development V. The Economic Adjustment of Regions G. Geographies of Global Finance O. Spatial Justice H. Industrial Branching and Technological Cohesion P. Spatial Planning and Infrastructure Plenary speakers include: Plenary Session 1: Regional Studies vs. Today's Challenges Professor Ron Boschma<http://www.regionalstudies.org/conferences/galleries/plenary-session-1-regional-studies-vs.-todays-challenges>, CIRCLE at Lund University, Sweden Dr Amy Glasmeier<http://www.regionalstudies.org/conferences/galleries/plenary-session-1-regional-studies-vs.-todays-challenges-dr-amy-glasmeier>, MIT, USA Plenary Session 2: Title TBC Nahit Bingöl<http://www.regionalstudies.org/conferences/galleries/plenary-session-2-nahit-bingoel>, Director General, Ministry for Development, Turkey Professor Rob Kitchin<http://www.regionalstudies.org/conferences/galleries/plenary-session-2-professor-rob-kitchin>, NUI Maynooth, Ireland Ronnie Hall, EU Commission, Belgium Plenary Session 3: Culture, Creativity and Technology Professor Philip Cooke<http://www.regionalstudies.org/conferences/galleries/plenary-session-3-culture-creativity-and-technology-professor-philip-cooke>, Cardiff University, UK Professor Henrik Halkier<http://www.regionalstudies.org/conferences/galleries/plenary-session-3-culture-creativity-and-technology-professor-henrik-halkie>, Aalborg University, Denmark Professor Neþe Kumral<http://www.regionalstudies.org/conferences/galleries/plenary-session-3-culture-creativity-and-technology-professor-nee-kumral>, Ege University, Turkey The abstract submission and Early Bird registration deadline for this conference is 17th March 2014. There are also a limited number of conference bursaries still available! For more information on this conference and the conference's bursaries, please go to the conference's website<http://regionalstudies.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=6989fa43e272971688be5d94f&id=a5f1fbc8f8&e=cae556080d> or email to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Best wishes Daniela Daniela Carl Development Manager Regional Studies Association 25 Clinton Place Seaford BN25 1NP tel: +44 (0) 1323 899 698 fax: +44 (0) 1323 899 798 www.regionalstudies.org<http://www.regional-studies-assoc.ac.uk/> Company No 4116288; Charity No 1084165 Join us on: [cid:image001.jpg@01CF347E.5DAA28B0]<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Regional-Studies-Association/85457123358>[cid:image002.jpg@01CF347E.5DAA28B0]<http://twitter.com/RSA_learned> [cid:image003.jpg@01CF347E.5DAA28B0]<http://www.linkedin.com/in/regionalstudiesassociation>[cid:image004.jpg@01CF347E.5DAA28B0]<http://www.thersablog.com/>