In a new series of blogs, we introduce our new associates. In this blog, we meet Eleanor Keeble. What happens when economic immobility hardens into a permanent geography of winners and losers? That’s at the core of my focus on what happens when workers can’t easily relocate, when people can’t easily change occupations or cross … Continue reading “Meet Eleanor Keeble, Economist, Statistician and City-REDI Associate”
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Meet New City-REDI Associate – Paul Anderson
In a new series of Blogs, we hear from new City-REDI Associate Paul Anderson. I am Senior Lecturer in Politics at Liverpool John Moores University. My research largely lies in the field of territorial politics, with specific interests and expertise on devolved governance across the UK and intergovernmental relations. More recently, my research has focused … Continue reading “Meet New City-REDI Associate – Paul Anderson”
Meet New City-REDI Associate Christopher Lonsdale
In a new series of blogs, we will be introducing our City-REDI Associates, learning more about them and what they plan to do whilst working with us. The next instalment of this series, we introduce Christopher Lonsdale. I am a Professor of Procurement and Supplier Management at Birmingham Business School, home of City-REDI. I have … Continue reading “Meet New City-REDI Associate Christopher Lonsdale”
Meet New City-REDI Associate Mike Spicer
In a new series of Blogs, we hear from new City-REDI Associate Mike Spicer. Across a variety of roles in the public and private sectors, I have spent over twenty years working on why some places and some firms do better than others, and what policy should and actually can do about it. I have … Continue reading “Meet New City-REDI Associate Mike Spicer”
Meet New City-REDI Associate Chris Gregory
In a new series of Blogs, we hear from new City-REDI Associate Chris Gregory. Having grown up on the Birmingham border, I have lived locally for almost all of my life, and am therefore delighted to have been appointed a City-REDI Associate. When completing my first degree (Geography at the University of Plymouth), I regularly … Continue reading “Meet New City-REDI Associate Chris Gregory”
From Academic Insight to Applied Impact: Advancing Inclusive Growth through Socio-Economics
In a new series of blogs, we will be introducing our City-REDI Associates, learning more about them and what they plan to do whilst working with us. The first instalment of this series, we introduce Henry Lucas. Introducing my role and focus Hello – I’m Henry! I’m a Senior Socio-Economic Consultant at Ramboll, working at … Continue reading “From Academic Insight to Applied Impact: Advancing Inclusive Growth through Socio-Economics”
Addressing Complex Issues Collaboratively and Analytically: My Journey to City-REDI
George Bolton, City-REDI’s new Policy and Data Analyst, reflects on his career so far, his motivation for joining City-REDI and what lies ahead. Motivated by Addressing Complex Issues My interest in City-REDI comes from a long-term commitment to use my research skills to help address the multiple, overlapping issues affecting communities across the UK. Whether … Continue reading “Addressing Complex Issues Collaboratively and Analytically: My Journey to City-REDI”
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”
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”
Innovation for Inclusive Growth in Greater Birmingham, From Pilots to Pipeline
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. Gerardo Arriaga-Garcia discusses discusses how Greater Birmingham … Continue reading “Innovation for Inclusive Growth in Greater Birmingham, From Pilots to Pipeline”