This year marks a major milestone for City-REDI as we celebrate a decade of research, impact, and collaboration. Over the past 10 years, we’ve grown from a bold idea into a leading centre for regional economic development, shaping policy and practice across the UK and beyond. To mark this anniversary, we’re launching a special blog … Continue reading “Reflections on Working at City-REDI – Dr Annum Rafique”
Month: February 2026
Policy News – January 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 Unwilling to reskill? Experimental Evidence from Real-World Jobseeker The study finds that Italian jobseekers’ willingness to reskill depends largely on perceived identity fit and expected … Continue reading “Policy News – January 2025”
Optimising the West Midlands Health Technology Innovation Ecosystem
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. Innovation Accelerator pathfinder funding announced in the … Continue reading “Optimising the West Midlands Health Technology Innovation Ecosystem”
Invitation: Understanding SME Leadership, Management and Productivity in the West Midlands
Invitation to Participate Public support for small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) must respond to the needs of business community. To best achieve this, we will appreciate your participation in a short interview please. The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and City‑REDI at the University of Birmingham are carrying out a study to understand the factors … Continue reading “Invitation: Understanding SME Leadership, Management and Productivity in the West Midlands”