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Stephen Herdman2021-08-27T10:01:15+01:00

Skills for success: Supporting business leaders with digital adoption

Skills

Skills for success: Supporting business leaders with digital adoption The embrace of technology by small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across [...]

Stephen Herdman2022-03-14T12:09:15+00:00

Management practices and innovation, Great Britain

Innovation

Using firm level survey data, this report from the Office of National Statistics explores the relationship between management practices and innovative activity, including formal R&D.

Stephen Herdman2022-03-02T14:51:24+00:00

The economic case for reskilling in the UK: How employers can thrive by boosting workers’ skills

Skills

The economic case for reskilling in the UK: How employers can thrive by boosting workers’ skills This report from McKinsey [...]

Stephen Herdman2021-08-23T10:23:16+01:00

Employer Skills Survey 2019

Skills

Documents relating to the employer skills survey 2019 conducted by the Department for Education in England, the Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive.

Stephen Herdman2022-03-14T13:44:31+00:00

The next normal arrives: Trends that will define 2021—and beyond

Economics, Innovation, Skills

2021 will be the year of transition. Barring any unexpected catastrophes, individuals, businesses, and society can start to look forward to shaping their futures rather than just grinding through the present.

Stephen Herdman2022-03-02T14:52:06+00:00

Intelligent futures: Working with automation & digitisation to deliver sustainable employment and growth

ICT Digital, Skills

This report, developed by Ulster University's Economic Policy Centre (UUEPC) and commissioned by the Department for the Economy examines the increasing role of automation and it's effects on the Northern Ireland economy.

Stephen Herdman2022-03-02T14:52:18+00:00

Decarbonising Transport

Circular Economy, Energy

In this report the UK Department for Transport presents its path to net zero transport in the UK, the wider benefits it can deliver, and sets out the principles that will underpin the approach to delivering it. It also sets out the department's commitments and the actions needed to decarbonise transport.

Stephen Herdman2022-03-02T14:52:34+00:00

UK Transport Vision 2050: investing in the future of mobility

Circular Economy, Energy

This vision document has grown out of extensive research into the future of transport and out of consultation with Innovate UK's partners in both the public and private sectors. It takes a view of where we will be by 2050 and outlines the likely steps along the way to achieving this.

Stephen Herdman2022-03-02T14:52:55+00:00

UK Hydrogen Strategy

Energy

The UK’s first-ever Hydrogen Strategy has been published. It sets out how the UK government will work with industry to meet its ambition for 5GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030.

Stephen Herdman2021-08-03T11:31:58+01:00

Late-stage R&D: business perspectives

Innovation

This report uses real-world examples to illustrate how different businesses conduct late-stage R&D, the range of activities and the resources they draw upon.

Stephen Herdman2021-08-03T11:15:19+01:00

Strategic Innovation Opportunities for NI

Innovation, MATRIX, Productivity

Matrix commissioned this study to explore the links between research excellence and innovation in Northern Ireland.

Stephen Herdman2022-03-02T14:53:38+00:00

Planning for the Future of Transport – Time for Change

Circular Economy

Planning for the Future of Transport – Time for Change outlines how the Department for Infrastructure's priorities for the future of transport here can be supported by the improved planning, management and development of the transport networks over the next 10 to 15 years. 

Stephen Herdman2021-07-29T14:50:12+01:00

State of the Hydrogen Nation 2021

This survey is the first of its kind in the UK and brings together the views of leading businesses and organisations at the forefront of the hydrogen economy.

Stephen Herdman2021-07-22T10:15:36+01:00

The Top Trends in Tech

Innovation

Which technologies have the most momentum in an accelerating world? McKinsey has identified the trends that matter most.

Stephen Herdman2021-07-29T14:51:09+01:00

Hydrogen – Exploring Opportunities in the Northern Ireland Energy Transition

Northern Ireland is uniquely positioned in the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe to become a leader in hydrogen deployment and technology. The analysis described in this report presents scenarios for the deployment of hydrogen in Northern Ireland’s transportation and heating sectors in 2030.

Stephen Herdman2021-07-14T16:09:42+01:00

UK Life Sciences Vision

Life & Health Sciences

Life Sciences Vision The UK Government has published its Life Sciences Vision. This report takes a detailed look at the [...]

Stephen Herdman2022-05-20T09:57:24+01:00

Northern Ireland Cyber Security Snapshot 2021

Cybersecurity

Northern Ireland Cyber Security Snapshot 2021 CSIT/QUB/Perspective Economics The Centre for Secure Information Technologies at Queens’ University, Belfast and Perspective [...]

Stephen Herdman2021-05-12T16:36:17+01:00

Inspiring Innovation – Education Policy Review

Skills

CaSE - The Campaign for Science and Engineering has published its Education Policy Review, entitled Inspiring Innovation.

Stephen Herdman2021-05-05T10:32:21+01:00

Ambition 2030: A Partnership for Growth

Ambition 2030: A Partnership for Growth Covid Recovery Commission sets out blueprint for a National Prosperity Plan to boost growth [...]

Stephen Herdman2021-05-05T09:33:57+01:00

Northern Ireland Strategic Innovation Opportunities Report

Innovation

In terms of strengths in innovation activities, NI’s overall performance in innovation activity is below average, both in comparison to EU and other UK regions however Northern Ireland performs well in terms of IP generated and commercialised through spin-out companies, with the majority generated by Queen’s University.

Stephen Herdman2021-04-28T10:28:12+01:00

Late-stage R&D: business perspectives

The Royal Academy of Engineering's National Engineering Policy Centre has published a report on Late Stage Research & Development. 

Stephen Herdman2021-04-02T13:24:21+01:00

Northern Ireland response to the AI Council AI Roadmap

AI

Northern Ireland response to the AI Council AI Roadmap The Northern Ireland Innovation Stakeholder Group has submitted a Northern Ireland [...]

Stephen Herdman2021-07-29T14:51:34+01:00

Targeting net zero – Next steps for the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation

The Department of Transport (UK) has published a report on the next steps for the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation.

Stephen Herdman2021-03-26T10:04:02+00:00

Understanding the cyber security recruitment pool

The Understanding the Cyber Security Recruitment Pool report quantifies and explores the supply of cyber skills in the UK.

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