REF Impact Case Studies: Why Are They Important to Place-Based Innovation Policies?

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) case studies outline changes and benefits to regional economies, local communities, urban development, rural revitalisation, and place-specific policies. They showcase impacts on innovation ecosystems, smart specialisation strategies, and sustainable territorial development across the UK and beyond. REF impact case studies were submitted by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), following a four-page … Continue reading “REF Impact Case Studies: Why Are They Important to Place-Based Innovation Policies?”

REF Impact Case Studies: What and Why Are They Important to Place Partnerships? Felt Experiences

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) case studies outline changes and benefits to the UK economy, society, culture, public policy and services, health, the environment, and quality of life and impacts in these sectors beyond the UK. REF impact case studies were written by HEIs, following a four-page template provided for REF submissions. The template was structured … Continue reading “REF Impact Case Studies: What and Why Are They Important to Place Partnerships? Felt Experiences”

Enhancing Skills Through University Research: Insights From the REF

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) showcases the substantial societal contributions of UK university research. In this blog, Kostas Kollydas, Skills Theme Lead for the Local Policy Innovation Partnership Hub, delves into selected REF case studies that have influenced skills development, evidencing their impact on education, social care, and employment support. Read the first blog in … Continue reading “Enhancing Skills Through University Research: Insights From the REF”

REF Impact Case Studies: Why Are They Important to Place Partnerships? – Cultural Recovery

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) case studies outline changes and benefits to the UK economy, society, culture, public policy and services, health, the environment, and quality of life and impacts in these sectors beyond the UK. REF impact case studies were written by HEIs, following a four-page template provided for REF submissions.  The template was structured … Continue reading “REF Impact Case Studies: Why Are They Important to Place Partnerships? – Cultural Recovery”

Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub – Place Fellow

The LPIP Strategic Co-ordination Hub (LPIP Hub) is seeking to leverage expert input into the LPIP programme through a Place Fellowship programme. Fellows will complement the current work programme by providing policy and practitioner-focused knowledge and expertise. The aim is to provide rapid development of policy briefings, practitioner tools and scalable solutions for place-related policies … Continue reading “Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub – Place Fellow”