A new paper from City-REDI researcher Darja Reuschke and Julie MacLevy (University of Bristol) investigates the geographical implications of the post-COVID surge in remote working. The rise of remote working has been widely seen as a potential gamechanger for the UK’s economic geography. Could it finally enable people to move away from cities, support revival … Continue reading “Changing Work/Places: Remote Work and the Prospect of Rural and Coastal Revival in Great Britain”
From Football City to Civic Lab: What Wrexham can Teach us about Building innovation ecosystems that last
Wrexham’s recent global spotlight from football success has coincided with a quieter but equally important story of how the city, led in part by Wrexham University, is embedding inclusive innovation into everyday practice to build a collaborative, resilient ecosystem that can sustain long-term change. The three consecutive promotions of Wrexham football club have casted a … Continue reading “From Football City to Civic Lab: What Wrexham can Teach us about Building innovation ecosystems that last”
Policy News – May 2026
This blog summarises the latest policy news including reports, inquiries, consultations, government research and events. Reports from Academics and Think Tanks Title Details Published Pay check: The minimum wage in British cities New Centre for Cities analysis shows that rising National Living Wage rates are having very different effects across UK cities and towns. May … Continue reading “Policy News – May 2026”
What Aston Villa’s Europa League Win Tells Us About the 2026 English Local Elections
In May 2026, Aston Villa won the Europa League, their first European trophy for 44 years. England have two more representatives, Arsenal and Crystal Palace, in the finals of the Champions League and Conference League – the other two major European competitions. This can be a cause for celebration of the strength of English football. … Continue reading “What Aston Villa’s Europa League Win Tells Us About the 2026 English Local Elections”
Report Spotlight: Bridging the Innovation Gap through Innovation Intermediaries
In a new series of blogs, we will be looking at the current and historical work of City-REDI. In this instalment, Dr Chloe Billing shares findings from a report on innovation intermediaries and their role in regional innovation systems, co-authored with Dr Carolin Ioramashvili, Dr Pei-Yu Yuan, Dr Magda Rosario Cepeda Zorrilla, Professor Simon Collinson, … Continue reading “Report Spotlight: Bridging the Innovation Gap through Innovation Intermediaries”
Report Spotlight: Soft Spaces of Governance and Covid 19 Economic Recovery
In a new series of blogs, we will be reviewing the current and historical work of City-REDI. In the next blog of the series, Charlotte Hoole talks about her report on soft spaces of government and the covid-19 economic recovery. How did places respond when formal systems were under unprecedented strain? Research by Charlotte Hoole, … Continue reading “Report Spotlight: Soft Spaces of Governance and Covid 19 Economic Recovery”
Report Spotlight: When One Job Isn’t Enough — Understanding Young Women’s Multiple Jobholding
In a new series of blogs, we will be reviewing the current and historical work of City-REDI. In the next blog of the series, Darja Reuschke discusses her recent report about understanding young women’s multiple jobs. One in four young women in Great Britain have worked more than one job over the course of a … Continue reading “Report Spotlight: When One Job Isn’t Enough — Understanding Young Women’s Multiple Jobholding”
Policy News – April 2026
This blog summarises the latest policy news that is important to place, including reports, inquiries, consultations, government research and events. Reports from Academics and Think Tanks Title Details Published Flex factor: How government can keep network costs on bills down This report from UK think tank IPPR states that the government must strike a … Continue reading “Policy News – April 2026”
Acceleration of Health Tech Enterprise and Sector and Wider Economic Benefits to the Region
The Birmingham Economic Review is out now! This year’s report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the city’s economy amid the wider geopolitical landscape, and actionable measures that businesses and stakeholders from across the city-region can take to drive economic growth. Read the full Birmingham Economic Review 2025. In a new blog for the Birmingham … Continue reading “Acceleration of Health Tech Enterprise and Sector and Wider Economic Benefits to the Region”
Reforming Public Funding Allocation: Strategic Opportunities for Birmingham
The Birmingham Economic Review is out now! This year’s report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the city’s economy amid the wider geopolitical landscape, and actionable measures that businesses and stakeholders from across the city-region can take to drive economic growth. Read the full Birmingham Economic Review 2025. Dr Charlotte Hoole and Professor Anne Green … Continue reading “Reforming Public Funding Allocation: Strategic Opportunities for Birmingham”