On April 26th we held a CIMR Debate to discuss the state of the Industry 4.0 in the UK and … More
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Innovation ecosystems in core digital technologies. What semi-conductor industry for Europe?
Semiconductors play a crucial role in critical infrastructure and national security, making them highly sought-after and globally traded products. However, the global semiconductor industry is facing shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and the specialized nature of the value chain. With their recent study, Blandine Laperche and Dimitri Uzunidis highlight the specialized nature of the semiconductor value chain, with different regions specializing in specific segments of the chain.
CIMR Research in Focus 13: Innovation and academic knowledge exchange
Our CIMR members have been very busy working on a variety of new papers and studies, and with this blog we would to deep dive into the latest research produced in the fields of Innovation and academia and knowledge exchange during the last term.
Professor Muthu de Silva appointed as Head of Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange for Birkbeck’s new Faculty of Business and Law
Congratulations to CIMR member Professor Muthu De Silva for being appointed as Head of Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange for the … More
Spring 2023 Newsletter is here!
With the end of another busy term we would like to present you with our latest Newsletter which captures the key research activities and latest updates from our CIMR community.
Urban spaces, inclusivity and entrepreneurs with disabilities
In her new paper published on Land, Helen Lawton Smith discusses the formal networks that have been established to support disabled entrepreneurs, and dentifies the key importance of specialised networks in making connections and bringing about systemic change in urban spaces.
‘CIMR Research in Brief’ video series: Dr Nicola Searle on Trade Secrets & Copyright and Business Models
In this new video for the ‘CIMR Research in Brief’ series, Dr Nicola Searle talks about her research on trade secrets, and on the relationship between copyright and business models
CIMR Debate in Public Policy: From Babbage to quantum computer: Which are the socio-cultural conditions for radical innovation?
This CIMR Debate – held on March 15th 2023 – aimed to shed light on the historical context of quantum, and its present and future contributions to technology and innovation.
CIMR Debates in Public Policy: Summer 2023 calendar
Our very successful series of online lunchtime seminars is continuing in the Summer term of 2023 with an exciting programme of events.
New ‘CIMR PhD Research in Focus’ video: Emma Palmer Foster on bioscience parks
In our latest video in the ‘CIMR PhD Research in Focus’ series, Birkbeck PhD student Emma Palmer Foster explains how she developed the idea for her PhD project and her research objectives.