We are pleased to announce our new City-REDI Associates, who will join a vibrant community of researchers and policy experts working on some of the most pressing challenges facing cities and regions today. Our Associates will be working on a range of externally funded projects, not limited to, but including the Local Policy Innovation Partnership … Continue reading “Celebrating Our New City-REDI Associates”
Author: Ellie MacDonald
The Birmingham Economic Review 2024 : A Year On
A year on from the Birmingham Economic Review 2024, we look at the findings of the report ahead of the launch of the Birmingham Economic Review 2025. The Birmingham Economic Review 2024: Summary provides a compelling snapshot of Greater Birmingham’s economic landscape as of November 2024. Last year’s review—produced by City-REDI at the University of … Continue reading “The Birmingham Economic Review 2024 : A Year On”
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”
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”
City-REDI Summer Roundup 2025
This blog summarises the reports City-REDI have put out between July-August 2025. Catch up on all the latest reports and projects in one place. Black Sabbath Analysis in ‘Metal Injection’ Dr Matthew Lyons analysis on Ozzy Osbourne has been picked up in a music outlet called Metal Injection. Matthew Lyon’s on ITV News Dr Matthew … Continue reading “City-REDI Summer Roundup 2025”
Policy News – August 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 Mapping the economic returns of R&D in the UK This briefing draws out the key policy implications with the goal of identifying the most promising … Continue reading “Policy News – August 2025”
Expression of Interest: City-REDI Associates
CURRENTLY CLOSED. We are inviting expressions of interest from researchers, policy professionals, and practitioners who are passionate about regional economic development to join us as City-REDI Associates. About City-REDI City-REDI is a leading research institute based at the University of Birmingham, dedicated to understanding and improving city and regional economies. Our work is grounded in … Continue reading “Expression of Interest: City-REDI Associates”
Report Spotlight: Geographically Concentrating or Spreading Public Funding
In a new series of blogs, we will be reviewing the current and historical work of City-REDI. In the latest blog, we look at Professor Anne Green’s work with Andy Pike and Shona Duncan on the advantages and disadvantages of concentrating versus spreading public funding across different geographical areas. The project brings together a highly … Continue reading “Report Spotlight: Geographically Concentrating or Spreading Public Funding”
Policy News – July 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 Checking out: The varying performance of high streets across the country This report identifies four key reasons why high street vacancy rates vary so much … Continue reading “Policy News – July 2025”
City-REDI Round-up – June 2025
This blog summarises the reports City-REDI have put out in June 2025. Catch up on all the latest reports and projects in one place. No UK party currently has what it takes to end poverty, research finds: ‘We need a radical rethink’ Research Fellow Dr Gerardo Javier Arriaga-Garcia has been mentioned in The Big Issue, … Continue reading “City-REDI Round-up – June 2025”