City-REDI September Round-up

This blog summarises the reports and blogs that  City-REDI have put out in September. Catch up on all the latest reports and projects in one place. Building Winners Charlotte Hoole’s new report  explores the structural, institutional, and policy factors shaping the UK’s innovation ecosystem. Through interviews with impactful innovators and innovation support bodies, the research … Continue reading “City-REDI September Round-up”

What is a Business Case? Why are they Important to Universities?

In a series of Blogs, originally published by the National Civic Impact Accelerator, Alice Pugh looks at the importance of Business Case Studies to Universities. Business cases often used to show there is a compelling and worthwhile case to initiate a viable project. All projects should show their value for money, added value, viability and … Continue reading “What is a Business Case? Why are they Important to Universities?”

Policy News – September 2025

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 HMRC Research Future Strategy A report prepared by the HMRC Research Future Strategy project, which aims to enhance the use and widen access of HMRC … Continue reading “Policy News – September 2025”

Project Spotlight: Youth transitions to good employment: East Birmingham & North Solihull

In a new series of blogs, we will be reviewing the current and historical work of City-REDI. In the latest blog of the series, we look at City-REDI’S current work with the School of Education at the University of Birmingham leading a pivotal research initiative aimed at examining youth employment prospects in East Birmingham and … Continue reading “Project Spotlight: Youth transitions to good employment: East Birmingham & North Solihull”