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Some of our research is carried out through formally funded research projects, and in interaction with various research networks we host or participate in.

The current inter-related and inter-disciplinary research themes of the research centre are:

Intellectual property rights
Institutions, markets and regulation
Regional and sectoral innovation systems
Measuring innovation management performance

Visit our Research Video page to find all the videos interviews with our CIMR members discussing their research works.

Head over our CIMR YouTube playlist to watch all of our videos!

CIMR Research in Focus curated blogs:

Entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusion (20 April 2021)
Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic (17 May 2021)
The economic and ethical implications of digital technologies (7 June 2021)
Research and industrial policy for the 21st Century (8 July 2021)
Creating entrepreneurial universities (12 August 2021)
Entrepreneurship at CIMR (7 September 2021)
Evaluating public policy (8 October 2021)
Creating better outcomes for society (3 November 2021)
Looking ahead to 2022 (13 January 2022)
TRIGGER final report published and using new technologies to generate impact (30 March 2022)
Much to celebrate this Summer term (8 July 2022)
Looking ahead to 2023 (29 November 2022)
Innovation and academic knowledge exchange (8 May 2023)
Unveiling Pathways of Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (29 August 2023)
Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Innovation within the digital technology and contract farming fields (20 February 2024)

Industrial Policies for Technological Upgrading in Western Balkan Countries

A short introduction to CIMR alumnus Dr Fadil Sahiti’s new book on “Industrial Policies for Technological Upgrading in Western Balkan Countries”.

Palgrave Handbook of Social Sustainability in Business Education

In an era defined by unprecedented global challenges, the role of education, particularly within higher education institutions (HEIs), emerges as … More

CIMR Research in Focus 15: Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Innovation within the digital technology and contract farming fields.

Welcome to the newest edition of our ‘Research in Focus’ series, designed to highlight the significant research activities undertaken by … More

The value of multidisciplinarity in university research collaborations

By Dr Federica Rossi, Associate Professor, Universita’ di Modena e Reggio Emilia; Deputy Director, CIMR ; Co-Investigator, Evidence and Impacts – NCACE … More

How does academic research generate impact through, or on, artistic and cultural activities? An analysis of the 2021 REF impact case studies

By Dr Federica Rossi, Associate Professor, Universita’ di Modena e Reggio Emilia; Deputy Director, CIMR ; Co-Investigator, Evidence and Impacts – NCACE … More

Nurturing innovation in contract farming: a closer look at small-scale farmers in Africa

By recognizing the invaluable role of small-scale farmers as active contributors to the innovation process, and by promoting collaboration between farmers, companies, and policymakers, the research sets the stage for a more inclusive and sustainable future in agriculture.

CIMR research to be presented at the 7th GeoInno conference in Manchester, 10-12 January 2024

The upcoming 7th Geography of Innovation Conference (GeoInno2024) hosted by The University of Manchester from January 10-12th, 2024 will feature representatives of the CIMR Dr Helen Lawton Smith, and Birkbeck alumni Milica Bozanic who will present her master’s dissertation under the MSc course in Management and Creative Industries at Birkbeck.

The ‘Road to Wonder’ project: Summary briefing now published

Jacqueline Winstanley and Helen Lawton Smith are pleased to announce the publication of their Innovation Caucus & Innovate UK Summary Briefing on Barriers and opportunities to creating innovation and enterprise faced by disabled people

Is users’ rating becoming overpowering? The risks in inappropriate use of digital feedback

Daniele Archibugi and Natalia Tosoni’s paper explores the potential dangers associated with ratings. While it may help consumers and users to reduce information asymmetries, rating systems can be easily abused.

CIMR Research in Focus 14: Unveiling Pathways of Innovation and Knowledge Exchange

Welcome to the latest installment of our ‘Research in Focus’ series, where we shine a spotlight on the most impactful research activities from our CIMR members during the past term.

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