Beyond COVID-19: laying the foundations for a net-zero recovery
In this briefing the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC) calls for an economic recovery that pivots the UK towards a net-zero future, rather than one that locks us into a high-carbon future.
Fast Forward for Digital Jobs
techUK's Fast Forward for Digital Jobs report examines the state of play of adult education and digital skills training and sets out seven key recommendations to support learners, support employers, and deliver change at scale.
Skills for success: Supporting business leaders with digital adoption
Skills for success: Supporting business leaders with digital adoption The embrace of technology by small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across [...]
Management practices and innovation, Great Britain
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.
The economic case for reskilling in the UK: How employers can thrive by boosting workers’ skills
The economic case for reskilling in the UK: How employers can thrive by boosting workers’ skills This report from McKinsey [...]
Employer Skills Survey 2019
Documents relating to the employer skills survey 2019 conducted by the Department for Education in England, the Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive.
The next normal arrives: Trends that will define 2021—and beyond
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.
Intelligent futures: Working with automation & digitisation to deliver sustainable employment and growth
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.
Decarbonising Transport
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.
UK Transport Vision 2050: investing in the future of mobility
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.
UK Hydrogen Strategy
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.
Late-stage R&D: business perspectives
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.
Strategic Innovation Opportunities for NI
Matrix commissioned this study to explore the links between research excellence and innovation in Northern Ireland.
Planning for the Future of Transport – Time for Change
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.
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.
The Top Trends in Tech
Which technologies have the most momentum in an accelerating world? McKinsey has identified the trends that matter most.
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.
UK Life Sciences Vision
Life Sciences Vision The UK Government has published its Life Sciences Vision. This report takes a detailed look at the [...]
Northern Ireland Cyber Security Snapshot 2021
Northern Ireland Cyber Security Snapshot 2021 CSIT/QUB/Perspective Economics The Centre for Secure Information Technologies at Queens’ University, Belfast and Perspective [...]
Inspiring Innovation – Education Policy Review
CaSE - The Campaign for Science and Engineering has published its Education Policy Review, entitled Inspiring Innovation.
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 [...]
Northern Ireland Strategic Innovation Opportunities Report
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.
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.
Northern Ireland response to the AI Council AI Roadmap
Northern Ireland response to the AI Council AI Roadmap The Northern Ireland Innovation Stakeholder Group has submitted a Northern Ireland [...]