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European society for rural sociology Congress: call for abstracts by 14 February
Submit a short abstract for the forthcoming Congress of the European society for rural sociology (ESRS 2025) under the event theme ‘Navigating rural transitions: Exploring liveable futures’.
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New publication overviews initiatives to strengthen rural innovation and entrepreneurship
Produced by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the report analyses public and private initiatives focused on attracting, training or retraining human capital and sets out key elements for their successes.
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Motivating young adults to (re)settle in rural areas: Call for initiatives
Do you know of any initiatives, programmes, or policies working to attract young adults – both new and former residents of all ages – to rural areas? The ‘Welcome back’ research project would like to hear from you.
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Upcoming events
Horizon Europe info days, Cluster 6: food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment
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Rural roots and routes: Navigating complexities of quality of life, immobility, and migration
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Latest publications
Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 1
This first edition of the Rural Vision Magazine provides you with stories and information to inspire and drive progress in implementing the rural vision.
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Latest good practice
User-driven digital app enhances ecosystem monitoring and awareness in rural Luxembourg
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French collaborative framework fosters strategic cooperation and holistic territorial development
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Silicon Vilstal fosters social innovation in rural areas of Lower Bavaria, Germany
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