The Knowledge Exchange Blog
Idox sponsors RTPI Research Excellence Awards
Idox is pleased once again to be supporting the RTPI Awards for Research Excellence for 2017.
The awards are intended to recognise the best spatial planning research from the Royal Town Planning ….
Inventive eco-solutions to the planet’s environmental challenges
Nappies made from jellyfish; drones that make electricity; a flame-free alternative to cremation. Unlikely as they may seem, these are just three of the ideas that are emerging to tackle some of the ….
Who am I? The importance of life story books for looked after children
By Heather Cameron
Every adopted child in the UK should have a life story book – an account of a child’s life in words, pictures and documents containing information on the child’s birth family, care ….
Europe’s housing time bomb: a new report highlights the millions affected by housing exclusion
The European Union has not had its troubles to seek in the years following the financial meltdown of 2008. Continuing concerns about the euro, the refugee crisis and Brexit are challenging Europe’s leaders as ….
A teacher recruitment shortage in deprived areas – are financial incentives the answer?
by Stacey Dingwall
In February, we reported on the publication of the House of Commons Education Committee’s report on teacher recruitment and retention in England. The ….
Hidden in plain sight – the value of green spaces
By Heather Cameron
They may be something most of us see every day but take for granted – the area of green space we pass on our way to work or frequent in our lunch break. And ….
Smart Chicago: how smart city initiatives are helping meet urban challenges
By Steven McGinty
Home to former President Barack Obama, sporting giants the Chicago Bulls, and the culinary delicacy deep dish pizza, Chicago is one of the most famous cities ….
The 5G arms race: the UK’s strategy to become a global leader in 5G technology
Image by Clint Mason via Creative Commons
By Steven McGinty
On 8 March, the UK Government published their ….
Destination stations: the role of railways in regeneration
King’s Cross Station, London © User:Colin / Wikimedia Commons, via Wikimedia Commons
From Roman roads, to Victorian ‘ ….
“Business is an act of citizenship”: using BIDs to promote inclusive economic growth in communities
The key to inclusive place based economic growth?
The principle of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) is pretty straightforward, and the legislation in Scotland is flexible enough to ensure that pretty much anyone can create ….
