Call for Papers: Issue 25 – Regions as Connected Systems II – Labour, Skills and Mobility in Uneven Regional Economies
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Issue 25 โ Labour, Skills, and Mobility in Uneven Regional Economies
Transformations in Work, Skills, and Mobility: Inequality and Regional Competitiveness
This issue focuses on how labour markets, skills ecosystems, and mobility patterns intersect with structural change and uneven regional development. Core areas include:
- The effects of green and digital transitions on regional jobs and skills trajectories
- Spatially differentiated labour market responses to technological change
- Patterns of intra- and inter-regional mobility and their implications for demographic and economic disparities
- Place-specific skills formation, labour market integration, and policy responses
Strategic focus:
- Skills as regional capabilities for adaptive economic performance
- Institutional and policy frameworks that enable dynamic labour markets
- Coordination between education, training systems, and industry needs
Deadline โ Issue 25
Issue 25 (Regions as Connected Systems II) will run from May to the end of August 2026. The indicative submission deadline is the third week of August 2026.
Regions operates on a rolling publication basis. Articles are published as soon as they are submitted and finalised, rather than waiting for the formal closing date. Early submissions are therefore strongly encouraged in order to maximise visibility and engagement throughout the issue period.
Regions serves as the voice of the Regional Studies Associationโs membership and provides a platform for accessible, forward-looking, and policy-relevant debate. Prospective contributors are encouraged to contact office@regionalstudies.org. The editorial team works closely with authors to support the development of contributions in a format and style that best engages theย region’s readership.
