This blog post by Dr Chloe Billing summarises her research into work-integrated learning (WIL) models in the Midlands space cluster and their role in addressing skills challenges and enhancing productivity in the UK space sector. The research, funded by the Productivity Institute’s “Investment in Places” initiative, examines WIL initiatives at four key institutions in the … Continue reading “Work-Integrated Learning in the Midlands Space Cluster: Bridging Academia and Industry”
Category: City-REDI
Project Spotlight: National Civic Impact Accelerator
In a new series of blogs, we will be reviewing the current and historical work of City-REDI. In the next blog from this series, we look at the National Civic Impact Accelerator and its recent report on demonstrating the economic impacts of civic universities. What are the 12 pillars of civic university economic impact? The … Continue reading “Project Spotlight: National Civic Impact Accelerator”
Powering Net-Zero: How Universities and Regions Can Transform Together
Amal Umar (BSc Global Environmental Change & Sustainability) presents the outcomes of the University’s Summer Sustainability Internship at City-REDI. Amal summarises the findings of her work – decarbonisation pathways in the City of Birmingham and the West Midlands region and what the University of Birmingham can do and must do to achieve the goal. Two … Continue reading “Powering Net-Zero: How Universities and Regions Can Transform Together”
Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure: A Path Toward a Cleaner, Greener Future
The Birmingham Economic Review is out now! It provides a comprehensive analysis of the city’s economy as we emerge from a period of high inflation and local, regional, and national elections, and actionable measures businesses and stakeholders from across the city-region can take to drive economic growth. Read the full Birmingham Economic Review 2024. Dr … Continue reading “Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure: A Path Toward a Cleaner, Greener Future”
The Role of Mobility Hubs in Shaping Sustainable Transportation in the UK
The Birmingham Economic Review is out now! It provides a comprehensive analysis of the city’s economy as we emerge from a period of high inflation and local, regional, and national elections, and actionable measures businesses and stakeholders from across the city-region can take to drive economic growth. Read the full Birmingham Economic Review 2024. Dr … Continue reading “The Role of Mobility Hubs in Shaping Sustainable Transportation in the UK”
Devolution and Civil Service Expansion in the West Midlands: A New Era of Local Governance
The Birmingham Economic Review is out now! It provides a comprehensive analysis of the city’s economy as we emerge from a period of high inflation and local, regional, and national elections, and actionable measures businesses and stakeholders from across the city-region can take to drive economic growth. Read the full Birmingham Economic Review 2024. The … Continue reading “Devolution and Civil Service Expansion in the West Midlands: A New Era of Local Governance”
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA): Progress, Challenges, and the Path Forward
The Birmingham Economic Review is out now! It provides a comprehensive analysis of the city’s economy as we emerge from a period of high inflation and local, regional, and national elections, and actionable measures businesses and stakeholders from across the city-region can take to drive economic growth. Read the full Birmingham Economic Review 2024. The … Continue reading “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA): Progress, Challenges, and the Path Forward”
Transforming Policies into Actions: The Role of Governance Structures in Inclusive Economic Development
Governance structures and institutions play a crucial role in converting policies into tangible actions to pursue inclusive economic development. Institutional frameworks can support or hinder progress, making their study essential for ensuring that innovative ideas translate into real outcomes. This blog delves into the key findings, impacts, and recommendations from various research projects, all aimed … Continue reading “Transforming Policies into Actions: The Role of Governance Structures in Inclusive Economic Development”
West Midlands Economic Impact Monitor – 30 January 2025
In the first 2025 edition of the West Midland’s Impact Monitor, President Trump re-entered the White House as the 47th President of the USA in January 2025. The Trump presidency is expected to foster a more protectionist trade environment. Renewed trade hostilities could disrupt global commerce, create supply chain bottlenecks and most likely increase costs … Continue reading “West Midlands Economic Impact Monitor – 30 January 2025”
Exploring Multiple Employment: Gender, Local Constraints, and the World of Work
Dr Darja Reuschke has received a research fellowship by the ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK) to use new administrative data in the ADR UK’s ‘world of work’ theme. The ADR UK is part of the ESRC with a mission to foster the use of administrative data for the public good. The project will run … Continue reading “Exploring Multiple Employment: Gender, Local Constraints, and the World of Work”