National and Local Skills Policies in the UK

Dr Kostas Kollydas summarises the recently released Skills Evidence Review, which offers a timely exploration of how national and local skills policies in the UK are evolving to meet skills and workforce development challenges. View the Skills Evidence Review. Context This review identifies challenges and opportunities in designing local skills policies that align with economic … Continue reading “National and Local Skills Policies in the UK”

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”