The global recession has created both new challenges and new opportunities for regions. As governments across the world work to restore economic growth, the role that regions play in the recovery could see their importance either elevated to new
heights or relegated to obscurity as governments continue to seek out the appropriate spatial scale from which to adjust to the new global landscape. Yet the downturn has not just resulted in economic shifts but has also forced an adjustment to social, political, and cultural norms that regions must seek to understand and capitalise on in order to position themselves to withstand future threats.

It is important to explore, within this shifting global landscape, the role that regions play in furthering economic growth, innovation and an improved quality of life for future generations.  Those individuals just beginning their career, whether students, researchers, or practitioners are uniquely placed to examine and define the future role of regions, both from a practical perspective and a visionary one as they build on their past education and work to apply their knowledge to endeavours that will strengthen and redefine regions.

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