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48th ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Stirling University and Stirling Court Hotel
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5-7 July 2022
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The RSAI British & Irish Section invites the submission of abstracts to be considered for the 2022 RSAI-BIS Annual Conference. Suggested themes for the conference are listed below, though quality papers in all areas of regional science are welcome. 
 
·      Spatial analysis of productivity and labour markets
·      Higher education and impact of universities on regional economies
·      Migration, refugees, and integration
·      Spatial analysis of voting behaviour and political outcomes
·      Regional science in business (retail and geodemographics)
·      Transportation networks and their regional economic impact
·      Regional disparities in health and well-being outcomes
·      Spatial analysis of marine economies and renewable energy
·      Scottish devolution, the UK and Brexit
·      Urban futures (and sustainable cities)
·      Inequalities in subjective wellbeing
·      Social welfare assistance and reform

​Special Sessions

SS1: Regional science insights from smart metering data 
SS2: New developments in regional resilience
SS3: Barriers to digital innovation
For more information on the special sessions, click here: Special Sessions

​Abstract submissions can be made online at http://www.rsai-bis.org/online-abstract-submission.html
 
Early career researchers and doctoral students are strongly encouraged to apply. There are prizes for the best conference paper and the best conference presentation by early career researchers / PhD students, and a heavily discounted conference fee.

Important dates:
Abstract submission opens: 1 November 2021
Deadline for abstract submission: 21 February 2022
Presenters notified of abstract decision: 28 February 2022

Preliminary programme released: 4 April 2022
Deadline for early-bird rate: 1 May 2022
Payment deadline for inclusion in programme: 5 June 2022

Proposals for special sessions are invited. Those wishing to organise special sessions are kindly invited to submit their proposals via the following submission portal http://www.rsai-bis.org/special-session-proposals.html
 
Question on the conference should be directed to the Secretary Richard Rijnks ([email protected]) or the Conference Chairs Graham Clarke ([email protected]) and Andy Newing ([email protected]
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  • Home
  • About RSAI - BIS
    • Aims and Objectives
    • Committee
    • Other Regional Science Sections
    • Constitution
    • History
  • Events
    • Cork 2025 Conference Information >
      • 2025 Conference Book of Abstracts
      • 2025 Conference Latest Programme
      • Registration and Payment 2025
    • Early Career Colloquium 2025 >
      • Early Career Colloquium 2025 Registration
    • Previous Conferences
  • News and Announcements
  • Membership
  • Journal - Spatial Economic Analysis
  • Awards and Prizes
    • Moss Madden Memorial Medal