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New City-REDI report highlights the trends organisations need to understand now - and how employers, educators and policymakers can work together to strengthen the West Midland's future workforce. Read the report: https://ow.ly/6JCj50ZoaYl

From Academic Insight to Applied Impact: Advancing Inclusive Growth through Socio-Economics In a new series of blogs, we will be introducing our Associates, learning more about them and what they plan to do whilst working with us. This week we introduce Henry Lucas. https://ow.ly/scjY50ZmNVU

We are launching the report of our findings of the evaluation of the Partnership for People and Place 2 (PfPP2) programme. In this report it is estimated the cumulative annual cost to our country of almost 1 million NEET young people at £125 billion annually. https://ow.ly/yEPI50ZkwwK

📢 New City-REDI report out now! Our evaluation of the PfPP2 programme found that career coaching, mentoring and employer engagement helped young people at risk of becoming NEET improve their career direction, confidence and wellbeing. 📖 https://ow.ly/EQfe50ZixRF

George Bolton, City-REDI’s new Policy and Data Analyst, reflects on his career so far, his motivation for joining City-REDI and what lies ahead. https://ow.ly/WCF050ZfyA1

The British Academy has been funded by the UK Government, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to continue its support of the Innovation Fellowships scheme. Find out more - https://ow.ly/Ate450Zb0OA

🧠🏛️ Missed the latest in policy news? Our new blog rounds up key reports, consultations & research from think tanks and academics. Catch up in 3 mins👇 https://ow.ly/z7cR50Zfyu2

🌍 Can remote working really rebalance the UK economy? A new study from City-REDI’s Darja Reuschke and Julie MacLevy (University of Bristol) takes a closer look at how the post-COVID rise of remote work is reshaping (or not reshaping) where we live and work. https://ow.ly/fyM950Zc8OR

New City-REDI Research calls for a radical rethink of how Whitehall works with mayors, universities and local partners to drive growth through international engagement, rather than leaving cities to develop their own separate networks. https://ow.ly/J91s50Z9MOw

Dr Gerardo Arriaga-Garcia explores how Wrexham University has acted as a powerful steward with civic convening commitments helping partners across the North of Wales ground learning into real practices and make long-lasting decisions in his new publication. https://ow.ly/8RFZ50Z9LHt

Aston Villa’s Europa League win is worth celebrating—but it also tells a bigger story ⚽ Football power is shifting back to capital cities and the South, mirroring regional inequality in the UK and the mood behind the 2026 local elections. Worth a read 👇 https://ow.ly/xv5K50Z2Ciu

In a new series of blogs, we will be looking at the current and historical work of City-REDI. Dr Chloe Billing shares findings from a report on innovation intermediaries and their role in regional innovation systems, co-authored with her collegues. https://ow.ly/rU7k50YZxHy

In a new series of blogs, we will be reviewing the current and historical work of City-REDI. In the next blog of the series, Charlotte Hoole talks about her report on soft spaces of government and the Covid-19 economic recovery. https://ow.ly/zZEt50YYp1P

Join us for the 20th Regional Innovation Policies conference🔊 Save the date: Thursday 17th - Friday 18th September 2026 Hosted by City-REDI and the LPIP Hub, hear from thought leaders shaping regional innovation research and policy insights! Sign up now - https://ow.ly/65B150XSVAK

In a new series of blogs, we will be looking at the current and historical work of City-REDI. In the next blog of the series, Darja Reuschke discusses her recent report about understanding young women's multiple jobs. https://ow.ly/20FU50YUTvN

Thomas Burton, Matthew Lyons, Huanjia Ma and George Bramley discuss how the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator is accelerating health‑tech businesses by reducing fragmented support, and generating early evidence of regional economic and employment impacts. https://ow.ly/yA1750YNW5z

Reforming Public Funding Allocation: Strategic Opportunities for Birmingham Dr Charlotte Hoole and Professor Anne Green discuss how Birmingham can use the West Midlands Trailblazer Devolution Deal to reform public funding allocation. https://ow.ly/VH3S50YKnvM

Innovation for Inclusive Growth in Greater Birmingham Dr. Gerardo Arriaga-Garcia discusses discusses how Greater Birmingham is turning increased investment, innovation assets and stronger national alignment into a deliverable pipeline for inclusive economic growth. https://ow.ly/9z8150YKnmp

NEW REPORT: When One Job isn’t Enough: Young Women and Multiple Jobholding Darja Reuschke, Tracey Warren and Emma Thackray find how young women (16–29) are the group most likely to work multiple jobs in their new report. https://ow.ly/NhaM50YINVm

In a blog for the BER 2025, Johannes Read argues that Birmingham’s economy, like an onion, develops in layers shaped by history. He explains how understanding this evolution can guide future cluster development and growth opportunities across the West Midlands. https://ow.ly/veBs50YGWyG

In a blog for the Birmingham Economic Review 2025, Dr. Magda Cepeda-Zorrilla examines the health, environmental and economic benefits of electric vehicle adoption. https://ow.ly/Vtkm50YGWsC

Birmingham Citizens Accountability Assembly 2026 16 Apr 2026, 5.15pm at the University of Birmingham Join Birmingham Citizens as we put our priorities on housing & work to the political parties seeking election to run Birmingham City Council. Register: https://actionnetwork.org/events/bham-2026/

As part of the Birmingham Economic Review 2025, Annum Rafique explores how improving the energy efficiency of UK homes—particularly in the #WM—can reduce fuel poverty, cut emissions, and deliver wider health and economic benefits through effective retrofit schemes. https://ow.ly/81BQ50YscNi

West Midlands employers — we need your insight 👋 City‑REDI and the Rigby Foundation are running a short survey on future skills needs, recruitment challenges, and how tech is reshaping work. Your views will help improve opportunities for young people in our region. https://ow.ly/7fPr50YwRGt

As part of the #BER25, Dr Gerardo Javier Arriaga Garcia examines the scale, drivers and consequences of rising poverty across Greater Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, and outlines the key policy actions needed to reduce hardship and improve economic inclusion. https://ow.ly/Uioj50YscKK

AI Business Demographics and Future Opportunities in Greater Birmingham As part of the Birmingham Economic Review 2025, Huanjia Ma discusses how AI has become the buzzword of the year and is widely seen as a major opportunity for economic growth. https://ow.ly/OsNJ50YscJ3

As part of the Birmingham Economic Review 2025, Kostas Kollydas explains how graduate job opportunities have sharply declined due to economic pressures and discusses what skills and policies are needed to support graduates entering a tougher labour market. https://ow.ly/Ccgi50Yr9PN

City-REDI will be giving talented young voices in the West Midlands a chance to shine. First in the series is Nikita Samoylenko, an Economics Graduate from the University of Warwick, discussing why health inequality matters for labour market outcomes in the Midlands. https://ow.ly/LJng50Yr9GO

In celebration of International Women's Day Yesterday, Maryna Ramcharan discusses how income #inequality remains a major challenge in the UK. https://blog.bham.ac.uk/cityredi/where-does-the-glass-ceiling-begin/ #InternationalWomen'sDay #IWD26