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Reshaping the UK Economy
June 2009
Reshaping the UK Economy proposes a timely, efficient and smart way for government to support and stimulate investment in high-growth companies.
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Stepping Forwards
June 2009
Stepping Forwards suggests recommendations to help maximise the value of private and public investments in R&D and innovation in Northern Ireland.
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Siding with the Angels
May 2009
Siding with the Angels addresses the profits and outcomes of business angel investment in the UK.
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Micro Funds
May 2009
Micro Funds identifies the Micro Fund investment model and experience for both fund and portfolio firms.
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The connected university
April 2009
The Connected University report examines the multifaceted contribution universities make to the economy and how this can be scaled-up.
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The new old age
April 2009
An ageing society will - and should - challenge everything. This collection of essays provides both personal and professional perspectives on this challenge and the new thinking we need in response.
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Nudging Innovation
April 2009
Nudging innovation suggests that innovation services provided by creative businesses can improve the innovation performance of firms in the wider economy.
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Demanding growth in Scotland
March 2009
What new sources of growth will drive economic prosperity in Scotland?
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Demanding growth
March 2009
This research suggests short-term fixes will not produce long-term economic growth. Instead government policy should focus on supporting growing innovative sectors.
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The Innovation Imperative
March 2009
The Innovation Imperative suggests a bold new approach that puts users, consumers and citizens at the heart of public services as a force for change and as partners in its delivery.
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Linking innovators
February 2009
If India and the UK are to successfully exploit the opportunities for innovation partnerships, policymakers in both countries need to establish conditions conducive to cross-border collaborations.
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Attacking the recession: how innovation can fight the downturn
December 2008
Innovation in business, communities and public services needs to be at the heart of our attack on the recession.
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Raise the Game
December 2008
This report assesses what is required to ensure that the UK remains at the forefront of creativity, innovation and growth in video game development.
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Arts and humanities research and innovation
November 2008
This paper investigates the role that arts and humanities research plays in the innovation system.
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Innovation by adoption
October 2008
More attention needs to be paid to how firms and universities acquire new ideas from other places.
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UK global innovation
October 2008
Migration, ICT, and the entrance of new countries to the global knowledge economy are creating a new form of globalisation.
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Creative Opportunities
September 2008
A study of work-related learning opportunities in the creative industries for young people aged 14-19
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Third Sector Opportunities
September 2008
A study of work-related learning opportunities in the third sector for young people aged 14-19
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Rural Opportunities
September 2008
A study of work-related learning opportunities in the rural economy for young people aged 14-19
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The art of innovation
September 2008
This report explores the role of creativity in UK innovation.
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