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Agri-Tech Industrial Strategy: Evaluation Scoping Study and Baseline

July 15, 2016
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SQW

The UK Strategy for Agricultural Technologies was published in 2013 as one of the Government’s 11 Industrial Strategies. The Strategy sets a vision for the UK to become a world leader in agricultural technology, innovation and sustainability. The Government has now published SQW’s report providing a baseline of the sector, and an evaluation framework setting out the methods that can be used to assess the effects of the Strategy.

Park Royal Workforce Skills Analysis

July 12, 2016
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SQW

According to the often repeated mantra, employers are now ‘in the driving seat’ of English vocational education and training reform, driving up demand for higher-level and higher-quality professional and technical skills to increase productivity, boost business performance and deliver economic growth. But which skills and qualifications do employers want, how do their skills needs align with the aspirations of local young people, and what are local training providers doing to engage employers and learners and offer responsive local provision […]

The Evolution of the High Performance Technology and Motorsport Cluster

May 12, 2016
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SQW

SQW – working with Dr Nick Henry and Dr Tim Angus – has completed a study of the high performance technology and motorsport cluster. The study was commissioned by MEPC, working with a wider group of private and public sector partners and sponsors.

Cable Broadband in the UK: the First 200 Months

February 12, 2016
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SQW

Cable broadband was first launched in the UK in 1999, at 0.5 Mbps. This SQW infographic charts how the maximum download speeds offered by cable broadband have developed since then.

London Enterprise Panel Skills Inquiry

December 12, 2015
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SQW

The London Enterprise Panel (LEP) Employment and Skills Working Group has published SQW’s evidence for its Skills Inquiry to shape its devolution ‘asks and offers’ for Government, and also to inform the LEP’s Further Education (FE) Capital Steering Group and forthcoming local area review of post-16 education and training institutions.

Systematic Review of the UK Commission’s Investment Funds

December 12, 2015
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SQW

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ investment funds have been a critical part of its work to stimulate leadership and investment in skills amongst employers. The Growth and Innovation Fund (GIF) and Employer Investment Fund (EIF) have each allowed the UK Commission to co-invest with employers to create skills solutions, infrastructure and capacity aimed at addressing failures in skills supply, demand and mismatch between the two. Combined, the funds represent co-investment of over £100m in employer-led skills solutions.

Mapping London’s Science and Technology Sectors

October 12, 2015
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Science and Technology | SQW

The Greater London Authority has published SQW’s research into London’s science and technology sectors, and the areas where agencies could work to boost the industries.

Port of London Economic Impact

October 10, 2015
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SQW

SQW’s new research for the Port of London Authority (PLA) demonstrates the continuing importance of the Port to the country’s economic life.