City-REDI at 10: Reflections on Place, People and Purpose

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 “City-REDI at 10: Reflections on Place, People and Purpose”

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10 Years of City-REDI – Professor Anne Green

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 “10 Years of City-REDI – Professor Anne Green”

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Working from Home, Hybrid Working and Where People Live

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. Professor Anne Green explores how remote and hybrid … Continue reading “Working from Home, Hybrid Working and Where People Live”

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Increased understanding of Health Tech sector in West Midlands through WMHTIA

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. WMHTIA is transforming how the West Midlands identifies, … Continue reading “Increased understanding of Health Tech sector in West Midlands through WMHTIA”

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City-REDI Marks 10 Years of Impact with Anniversary Celebration and New Strategy Launch

On 28 January, City-REDI celebrated a decade of research excellence, partnership working, and policy impact with a special event at The Exchange, University of Birmingham. The occasion also saw the launch of Shaping Regional Futures 2035, City-REDI’s strategy for the next ten years. Celebrating a Decade of Growth and Impact The event opened with Professor … Continue reading “City-REDI Marks 10 Years of Impact with Anniversary Celebration and New Strategy Launch”

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Jobs, Skills and Wages

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. Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping labour markets … Continue reading “The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Jobs, Skills and Wages”

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City-REDI Round Up – January 2026

This blog summarises the reports and blogs that  City-REDI have put out in January. Catch up on all the latest reports and projects in one place. Shaping Regional Futures 2035: The City-REDI 10-year Strategy Discover how City-REDI is driving inclusive, sustainable growth for cities and regions across the UK and beyond. Our new strategy sets … Continue reading “City-REDI Round Up – January 2026”

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Reflections on Working at City-REDI – Dr Annum Rafique

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”

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Policy News – January 2026

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 2026”

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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”

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