In a new series of Blogs, we hear from new City-REDI Associate Ian Taylor. Ian Taylor is a consultant and academic who is interested in collaboration and addressing some of the UK’s major challenges. As an academic and consultant, I have held Fellowships at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government, the University of … Continue reading “Meet City-REDI Associate – Ian Taylor”
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Meet Eleanor Keeble, Economist, Statistician and City-REDI Associate
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”
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 John Cotton
In a new series of Blogs, we hear from new City-REDI Associate John Cotton. As a born and bred Brummie, and someone who has spent over 25 years in civic leadership working on the big political, economic and social questions facing our city and region, I’m delighted to be joining the team of associates at … Continue reading “Meet New City-REDI Associate John Cotton”
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”
Celebrating Our New City-REDI Associates
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”
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”