In December 2024 the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) published a study on Economic Geographies of the West Midlands co-authored by SQW, City-REDI and Automatic Knowledge. The purpose of the report was to expand and deepen understanding of the economic geographies of the West Midlands, with a particular focus on the interdependencies and connections between … Continue reading “Economic Geographies of the West Midlands – Current Features and Future Implications”
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When will the UK hit ‘Peak Car’?
New car purchases have fallen since their peak in 2016 and driving licenses are falling amongst the young. In this blog, Matt Lyons, Kurt Kratena and Sara Hassan consider the question when will the UK reach peak car? View our policy briefing – Preparing the region for ‘peak car’ People are driving less Figures from … Continue reading “When will the UK hit ‘Peak Car’?”
Demonstrating the Economic Impacts of Civic Universities
Alice Pugh discusses the need for universities to improve how they measure and assess their civic and economic impact, particularly in relation to regional inequalities. It critiques current impact assessments for being overly prescriptive and lacking a clear rationale, urging universities to integrate these assessments into strategic frameworks and develop more dynamic, locally contextualized evaluations … Continue reading “Demonstrating the Economic Impacts of Civic Universities”
Uneven Rise in Economic Inactivity: A Growing Concern for the West Midlands
This year’s 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. … Continue reading “Uneven Rise in Economic Inactivity: A Growing Concern for the West Midlands”
Meet Dr. Gerardo Arriaga-Garcia: Advancing Inclusive Innovation at City-REDI
Hello! I’m Dr. Gerardo Arriaga-Garcia, and I recently joined City-REDI, Business School, as a Research Fellow. My work focuses on fostering inclusive innovation and bridging socio-economic gaps through evidence-based research and policy development. It’s a journey I’m deeply passionate about, and I’m thrilled to bring my experience and ideas to this dynamic research centre. A … Continue reading “Meet Dr. Gerardo Arriaga-Garcia: Advancing Inclusive Innovation at City-REDI”
AI – Risks and opportunities for the West Midlands?
This year’s 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. … Continue reading “AI – Risks and opportunities for the West Midlands?”
Is the UK Government’s Employment White Paper up to the task?
The UK Government published its employment White Paper Get Britain Working on 26th November 2024. In this blog, Donald Houston and Anne Green reflect on how realistic the White Paper’s target of an 80% employment rate is. They also assess the merits and limitations of the proposals in getting there. They conclude with some constructive … Continue reading “Is the UK Government’s Employment White Paper up to the task?”
Understanding Labour Demand and Skills Trends in Greater Birmingham and Solihull
This year’s 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. … Continue reading “Understanding Labour Demand and Skills Trends in Greater Birmingham and Solihull”
Birmingham Economic Review 2024: A Year of Hope and Recovery
Alice Pugh, Emily Stubbs, and Gemma Dilkes summarise the key points in this year’s Birmingham Economic Review, produced by City-REDI and the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce. The review highlights the ongoing recovery of the Greater Birmingham Economy that the city-region has been experiencing, during a period of UK and global political uncertainty. Highlighting both … Continue reading “Birmingham Economic Review 2024: A Year of Hope and Recovery”
CRRESY 7 (City-REDI REsearch SYmposium 7)
On 22nd May 2024, City-REDI hosted its seventh biannual research symposium. The in-person event featured various presentations from City-REDI researchers showcasing some of the institute’s research diversity. This blog from Hannes Read provides an overview of research from the event and his ten top takeaways. Readers are encouraged to contact the presenters for more information on … Continue reading “CRRESY 7 (City-REDI REsearch SYmposium 7)”