We will facilitate the space to start conversations across fields, because those conversations will enable big ideas to be developed!
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Mabel Sanchez Barrioluengo photo and quote
π We are overjoyed to welcome @msbarrioluengo.bsky.social as a new theme lead for Digital Economy at the @manchester.ac.uk!
Her research interests include the involvement of universities in economic development and university-society collaborations.
π Discover more: linktr.ee/UoMDigitalFutures
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The programme is now live for the RSA 60th Anniversary Workshop: Inclusive Innovation for Regional Futures (30 Sept, Manchester).
π Register free: www.regionalstudies.org/events/rsa60...
@regstud.bsky.social, @alliancembs.bsky.social
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#RSA60 Anniversary Workshop: Inclusive Innovation for Regional Futures: Bridging Economic Development, Ecological Recovery and Social Equity
Join us at @alliancembs.bsky.social, @officialuom.bsky.social on 30 Sept 2025.
Register here π www.regionalstudies.org/events/rsa60... @regstud.bsky.social
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π How can universities become catalysts for climate action?
AMBS researchers are part of a major project exploring how knowledge institutions can help cities achieve net zero goals.
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Unlocking tech potential in the UK
Policy@Manchester Articles
π€ UK economic growth is powered by digital transformation. @manchester.ac.uk research by Dr @msbarrioluengo.bsky.social & Prof Silvia Massini shows tech adoption varies by region & sector, targeted skills and policies are key to unlocking the UKβs full tech potential.
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π’ Call for Editors
We invite applications for 2 Editors for @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social . Help shape the future of this leading #openaccess journal in regional studies.
Full call at www.regionalstudies.org/news/rsrs-ed...
ποΈ Deadline: 30 Sept 2025
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Great to see MIOIR research by Silvia Massini, Mabel SΓ‘nchez Barrioluengo & Xiaoxiao Yu cited in the UK Governmentβs Technology Adoption Review, helping shape the Industrial Strategy and support adoption of AI, cloud computing & big data.
π Read the full report here: bit.ly/4lrcqya
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A group of people posing with drinks in their hands.
Image of a conference programme showing the sponsors, including the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research.
Made it to Bluesky! Will try to get back into habit of posting here on #scipolicy + related issues. In meantime here's a picture of myself & my colleagues representing @mioir.bsky.social at the (great) 10th Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy
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π’ Last chance! Present your research at the Advances in Data Science and AI Conference 2025. Poster submissions close on 14 May. All topics in AI and data science are welcome!
πSubmit here: buff.ly/p3pDRd3
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Another chance to read our blog on Adoption of Advanced Digital Technologies in the UK π
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Still a long way to improve digital technology adoption in the UK - The Productivity Institute
Advanced digital technologies show a wide variation in patterns of adoption and utilisation across regions and sectors in the UK.
How are UK businesses navigating digital transformation? A new blog by @alliancembs.bsky.social's Silvia Massini & Mabel Sanchez-Barrioluengo examines the data on adoption of advanced digital technologies and finds a wide variation across regions and sectors: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/still-a...
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Earlier this week, MIOIRβs Silvia Massini and Mabel Sanchez-Barrioluengo joined a roundtable led by Prof. Dame Angela McLean & Dr. Dave Smith on the Cross-Government Review of Technology Adoption.
A vital step toward boosting UK #innovation, #growth & #productivity! π‘π @official-uom.bsky.social
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Understanding the impact of inclusive βinnovation Districtβ Initiatives at The University of Manchester on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Understanding the impact of inclusive ‘innovation District’ Initiatives at The University of Manchester, listed on FindAPhD.com
Come join us! Fully-funded #PhDposition π’
Explore how inclusive #InnovationDistricts, like Manchester's Β£1.7bn Sister district, can drive sustainability & social inclusion without gentrification.
Work with Kieron Flanagan & Elvira Uyarra
Apply by 5 March 2025 π bit.ly/3CaMiXc
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