Regional Development
Advancing the economic and social development of cities and regions worldwide.
We are delivering the intelligence and insight needed to shape policy and drive action to grow our regions.
We apply our academic expertise in city-regions, informing regional and national economic growth strategies that support sustainable development. Our research plays a critical role in helping cities and regions respond to the challenges posed by evolving economic conditions, ensuring that they are well-positioned to foster both economic and social progress.
We are working with private and public bodies we are providing pathways to navigate rapid changes from new technologies and business models.
As regional economies face uncertainty due to shifts in production and global economic activity, we offer the guidance needed to adapt and thrive. We focus on the opportunities created by regional devolution, supporting city-regions to leverage their new decision-making powers to drive economic growth and manage ongoing transformations.
Regional economies are complex and diverse. As policy-makers seek to empower regions and rebalance the economy from over-reliance on the capital city, regional strengths are coming increasingly to the fore. We are a leading evidence-based, policy-relevant, academic research institute, focusing on finding solutions to people and place-based inclusive economic, social and environmental development. We work in partnership with institutions, people and businesses to facilitate local, regional and responsible growth for the benefit of all.
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MSc Development Policy and Politics