Manchester Institute of Innovation Research
@mioir.bsky.social
A world-leading centre of excellence in the study of science, technology and innovation policy and management. 🔗 https://www.mioir.manchester.ac.uk/
⏰ Reminder: Only one week left to submit your Track Proposal for the #rnd2026 Management Conference in Manchester!
📅 Deadline: 31st October 2025
📨 Submit here: rnd2026@manchester.ac.uk
🌐 More info: www.rnd2026.org/tracks
Don’t miss the chance to shape the conference and highlight your research!
📅 Deadline: 31st October 2025
📨 Submit here: rnd2026@manchester.ac.uk
🌐 More info: www.rnd2026.org/tracks
Don’t miss the chance to shape the conference and highlight your research!
October 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
⏰ Reminder: Only one week left to submit your Track Proposal for the #rnd2026 Management Conference in Manchester!
📅 Deadline: 31st October 2025
📨 Submit here: rnd2026@manchester.ac.uk
🌐 More info: www.rnd2026.org/tracks
Don’t miss the chance to shape the conference and highlight your research!
📅 Deadline: 31st October 2025
📨 Submit here: rnd2026@manchester.ac.uk
🌐 More info: www.rnd2026.org/tracks
Don’t miss the chance to shape the conference and highlight your research!
On 18 Sept, MIOIR hosted an event on science diplomacy & research collaborations with the Embassy of Spain, sponsored by Connects-UK Ambassadors for Science. Speakers from UoM, GMCA, FECYT & the Spanish Embassy shared insights on research security and global partnerships. 🌍
September 23, 2025 at 7:03 AM
On 18 Sept, MIOIR hosted an event on science diplomacy & research collaborations with the Embassy of Spain, sponsored by Connects-UK Ambassadors for Science. Speakers from UoM, GMCA, FECYT & the Spanish Embassy shared insights on research security and global partnerships. 🌍
#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 👉 www.regionalstudies.org/events/rsa60... @regstud.bsky.social
Join us at @alliancembs.bsky.social, @officialuom.bsky.social on 30 Sept 2025.
Register here 👉 www.regionalstudies.org/events/rsa60... @regstud.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
#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 👉 www.regionalstudies.org/events/rsa60... @regstud.bsky.social
Join us at @alliancembs.bsky.social, @officialuom.bsky.social on 30 Sept 2025.
Register here 👉 www.regionalstudies.org/events/rsa60... @regstud.bsky.social
Great to see MIOIR research by Silvia Massini, Mabel Sánchez Barrioluengo & Xiaoxiao Yu cited in the UK Government’s Technology Adoption Review, helping shape the Industrial Strategy and support adoption of AI, cloud computing & big data.
📄 Read the full report here: bit.ly/4lrcqya
📄 Read the full report here: bit.ly/4lrcqya
June 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Great to see MIOIR research by Silvia Massini, Mabel Sánchez Barrioluengo & Xiaoxiao Yu cited in the UK Government’s Technology Adoption Review, helping shape the Industrial Strategy and support adoption of AI, cloud computing & big data.
📄 Read the full report here: bit.ly/4lrcqya
📄 Read the full report here: bit.ly/4lrcqya
⏳ 2 hours to go! How to Create a Good Food Revolution
🗓 Today
🕠 17:30–19:00
📍 Join in-person or online @alliancembs.bsky.social
🎙 Featuring Prof Kevin Morgan + expert panel
Explore how public food policy can transform systems—for justice, health, and the planet.
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3HLYBf4
🗓 Today
🕠 17:30–19:00
📍 Join in-person or online @alliancembs.bsky.social
🎙 Featuring Prof Kevin Morgan + expert panel
Explore how public food policy can transform systems—for justice, health, and the planet.
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3HLYBf4
June 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
⏳ 2 hours to go! How to Create a Good Food Revolution
🗓 Today
🕠 17:30–19:00
📍 Join in-person or online @alliancembs.bsky.social
🎙 Featuring Prof Kevin Morgan + expert panel
Explore how public food policy can transform systems—for justice, health, and the planet.
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3HLYBf4
🗓 Today
🕠 17:30–19:00
📍 Join in-person or online @alliancembs.bsky.social
🎙 Featuring Prof Kevin Morgan + expert panel
Explore how public food policy can transform systems—for justice, health, and the planet.
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3HLYBf4
Last chance to register! How to Create a Good Food Revolution 🌍
🗓 Wed 25 June | 🕠 17:30–19:00
📍 AMBS + online
🎙 Prof Kevin Morgan + expert panel
Join us to explore how public food policy can drive system-wide change—for justice, health and ecological integrity.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3HLYBf4
🗓 Wed 25 June | 🕠 17:30–19:00
📍 AMBS + online
🎙 Prof Kevin Morgan + expert panel
Join us to explore how public food policy can drive system-wide change—for justice, health and ecological integrity.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3HLYBf4
June 24, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Last chance to register! How to Create a Good Food Revolution 🌍
🗓 Wed 25 June | 🕠 17:30–19:00
📍 AMBS + online
🎙 Prof Kevin Morgan + expert panel
Join us to explore how public food policy can drive system-wide change—for justice, health and ecological integrity.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3HLYBf4
🗓 Wed 25 June | 🕠 17:30–19:00
📍 AMBS + online
🎙 Prof Kevin Morgan + expert panel
Join us to explore how public food policy can drive system-wide change—for justice, health and ecological integrity.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3HLYBf4
1 week to go! How to Create a Good Food Revolution 🌍
🗓 Wed 25 June | 🕠 17:30–19:00
📍 AMBS + online
🎙 Prof Kevin Morgan + expert panel
Join us to explore how public food policy can drive system-wide change—for justice, health and ecological integrity.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3HLYBf4
🗓 Wed 25 June | 🕠 17:30–19:00
📍 AMBS + online
🎙 Prof Kevin Morgan + expert panel
Join us to explore how public food policy can drive system-wide change—for justice, health and ecological integrity.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3HLYBf4
June 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
1 week to go! How to Create a Good Food Revolution 🌍
🗓 Wed 25 June | 🕠 17:30–19:00
📍 AMBS + online
🎙 Prof Kevin Morgan + expert panel
Join us to explore how public food policy can drive system-wide change—for justice, health and ecological integrity.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3HLYBf4
🗓 Wed 25 June | 🕠 17:30–19:00
📍 AMBS + online
🎙 Prof Kevin Morgan + expert panel
Join us to explore how public food policy can drive system-wide change—for justice, health and ecological integrity.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3HLYBf4
MIOIR is proud to be sponsoring the #SIIB2025 ECR Conference – a great opportunity for early career researchers in strategy, innovation, marketing and international business.
📢 Submit your abstract by 14 June, full details listed here: lnkd.in/d_V6HeRc
📢 Submit your abstract by 14 June, full details listed here: lnkd.in/d_V6HeRc
June 5, 2025 at 9:04 AM
MIOIR is proud to be sponsoring the #SIIB2025 ECR Conference – a great opportunity for early career researchers in strategy, innovation, marketing and international business.
📢 Submit your abstract by 14 June, full details listed here: lnkd.in/d_V6HeRc
📢 Submit your abstract by 14 June, full details listed here: lnkd.in/d_V6HeRc
🔒 New report #ResearchSecurity in Europe
How are countries handling security risks while keeping science open? A new study by MIOIR’s Andrew James, Kieron Flanagan, Alice Naisbitt & John Rigby explores this.
Commissioned by UK Gov’s Sci & Tech Network.
📘 Read here: lnkd.in/eAQvZqzq
How are countries handling security risks while keeping science open? A new study by MIOIR’s Andrew James, Kieron Flanagan, Alice Naisbitt & John Rigby explores this.
Commissioned by UK Gov’s Sci & Tech Network.
📘 Read here: lnkd.in/eAQvZqzq
June 4, 2025 at 11:53 AM
🔒 New report #ResearchSecurity in Europe
How are countries handling security risks while keeping science open? A new study by MIOIR’s Andrew James, Kieron Flanagan, Alice Naisbitt & John Rigby explores this.
Commissioned by UK Gov’s Sci & Tech Network.
📘 Read here: lnkd.in/eAQvZqzq
How are countries handling security risks while keeping science open? A new study by MIOIR’s Andrew James, Kieron Flanagan, Alice Naisbitt & John Rigby explores this.
Commissioned by UK Gov’s Sci & Tech Network.
📘 Read here: lnkd.in/eAQvZqzq
Learning from a diverse group of peers was a key highlight!
The group project presentations showcased global perspectives, fresh ideas and rich discussions—proving that we learn best when we learn together 🤝 #EvalCourse2025
The group project presentations showcased global perspectives, fresh ideas and rich discussions—proving that we learn best when we learn together 🤝 #EvalCourse2025
May 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Learning from a diverse group of peers was a key highlight!
The group project presentations showcased global perspectives, fresh ideas and rich discussions—proving that we learn best when we learn together 🤝 #EvalCourse2025
The group project presentations showcased global perspectives, fresh ideas and rich discussions—proving that we learn best when we learn together 🤝 #EvalCourse2025
🔎 Evaluation from the perspective of ‘What Works’ networks
Nancy Hey (Director of Evidence & Insight at Lloyd's Register Foundation) joins us to explore how evidence networks shape better evaluation and decision-making. #WhatWorks #EvalCourse2025
Nancy Hey (Director of Evidence & Insight at Lloyd's Register Foundation) joins us to explore how evidence networks shape better evaluation and decision-making. #WhatWorks #EvalCourse2025
May 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🔎 Evaluation from the perspective of ‘What Works’ networks
Nancy Hey (Director of Evidence & Insight at Lloyd's Register Foundation) joins us to explore how evidence networks shape better evaluation and decision-making. #WhatWorks #EvalCourse2025
Nancy Hey (Director of Evidence & Insight at Lloyd's Register Foundation) joins us to explore how evidence networks shape better evaluation and decision-making. #WhatWorks #EvalCourse2025
Final day!🎤 This morning kicks off with Prof. Jakob Edler (MIOIR/Fraunhofer ISI) on demand-based innovation policy—exploring how demand can drive innovation and policy design. #Evaluation2025 #InnovationPolicy
May 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Final day!🎤 This morning kicks off with Prof. Jakob Edler (MIOIR/Fraunhofer ISI) on demand-based innovation policy—exploring how demand can drive innovation and policy design. #Evaluation2025 #InnovationPolicy
This afternoon, Erik Arnold leads a session on designing evaluations to tackle societal challenges. Next up, Diogo Machado explores the role of AI in science policy—practical applications and future directions.
#Evaluation2025 #PolicyInnovation #ImpactEvaluation
#Evaluation2025 #PolicyInnovation #ImpactEvaluation
May 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
This afternoon, Erik Arnold leads a session on designing evaluations to tackle societal challenges. Next up, Diogo Machado explores the role of AI in science policy—practical applications and future directions.
#Evaluation2025 #PolicyInnovation #ImpactEvaluation
#Evaluation2025 #PolicyInnovation #ImpactEvaluation
Today kicks off with Erik Arnold on evaluating STI organisations—how to assess research funders and performers, with examples from Finland and Luxembourg.
Followed by Mike Thelwall (remote) on altmetrics—web-based metrics as impact indicators. #Evaluation2025
Followed by Mike Thelwall (remote) on altmetrics—web-based metrics as impact indicators. #Evaluation2025
May 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Today kicks off with Erik Arnold on evaluating STI organisations—how to assess research funders and performers, with examples from Finland and Luxembourg.
Followed by Mike Thelwall (remote) on altmetrics—web-based metrics as impact indicators. #Evaluation2025
Followed by Mike Thelwall (remote) on altmetrics—web-based metrics as impact indicators. #Evaluation2025
This afternoon, Maria Nedeva explores how evaluation steers research systems. Participants are diving into the strategic impacts of evaluation on policy and practice.
#Evaluation2025 #EvaluationTools #PolicyImpact
#Evaluation2025 #EvaluationTools #PolicyImpact
May 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
This afternoon, Maria Nedeva explores how evaluation steers research systems. Participants are diving into the strategic impacts of evaluation on policy and practice.
#Evaluation2025 #EvaluationTools #PolicyImpact
#Evaluation2025 #EvaluationTools #PolicyImpact
Midweek momentum!
Today, John Rigby introduces #bibliometrics & #scientometrics followed by Erik Arnold & Kate Barker on peer review and national research assessments. How do we measure what matters? #Evaluation2025
Today, John Rigby introduces #bibliometrics & #scientometrics followed by Erik Arnold & Kate Barker on peer review and national research assessments. How do we measure what matters? #Evaluation2025
May 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Midweek momentum!
Today, John Rigby introduces #bibliometrics & #scientometrics followed by Erik Arnold & Kate Barker on peer review and national research assessments. How do we measure what matters? #Evaluation2025
Today, John Rigby introduces #bibliometrics & #scientometrics followed by Erik Arnold & Kate Barker on peer review and national research assessments. How do we measure what matters? #Evaluation2025
Next up, Cristina Rosemberg (Managing Partner, Technopolis) is unpacking advanced statistical tools—DiD, PSM, synthetic controls.
Participants are applying these to real-world scenarios in group exercises. #Evaluation2025 #QuantMethods #PolicyAnalytics
Participants are applying these to real-world scenarios in group exercises. #Evaluation2025 #QuantMethods #PolicyAnalytics
May 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Next up, Cristina Rosemberg (Managing Partner, Technopolis) is unpacking advanced statistical tools—DiD, PSM, synthetic controls.
Participants are applying these to real-world scenarios in group exercises. #Evaluation2025 #QuantMethods #PolicyAnalytics
Participants are applying these to real-world scenarios in group exercises. #Evaluation2025 #QuantMethods #PolicyAnalytics
Day 2️⃣ kicks off with Raquel Ortega-Argilés introducing econometrics in evaluation - linking data, policy, and impact.
Participants are diving into quantitative methods and real-world datasets.
#Evaluation2025 #DataDrivenPolicy #ScienceEvaluation
Participants are diving into quantitative methods and real-world datasets.
#Evaluation2025 #DataDrivenPolicy #ScienceEvaluation
May 20, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Day 2️⃣ kicks off with Raquel Ortega-Argilés introducing econometrics in evaluation - linking data, policy, and impact.
Participants are diving into quantitative methods and real-world datasets.
#Evaluation2025 #DataDrivenPolicy #ScienceEvaluation
Participants are diving into quantitative methods and real-world datasets.
#Evaluation2025 #DataDrivenPolicy #ScienceEvaluation
Wonderful first day full of rich discussions, hands-on logic diagram exercises, and a welcome drink at the Hyatt. A brilliant start to a week of learning, collaboration & global exchange. #Networking
May 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Wonderful first day full of rich discussions, hands-on logic diagram exercises, and a welcome drink at the Hyatt. A brilliant start to a week of learning, collaboration & global exchange. #Networking
Day 1️⃣ This morning, Erik Arnold introduced the foundations of science & innovation policy evaluation.
Participants are now exploring logic models with Effie Amanatidou & Kate Barker—turning theory into practical tools. #evaluation #sciencepolicy
Participants are now exploring logic models with Effie Amanatidou & Kate Barker—turning theory into practical tools. #evaluation #sciencepolicy
May 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Day 1️⃣ This morning, Erik Arnold introduced the foundations of science & innovation policy evaluation.
Participants are now exploring logic models with Effie Amanatidou & Kate Barker—turning theory into practical tools. #evaluation #sciencepolicy
Participants are now exploring logic models with Effie Amanatidou & Kate Barker—turning theory into practical tools. #evaluation #sciencepolicy
This week we are delighted to welcome 20 participants from 11 countries to Manchester for our annual Evaluation of Science & Innovation Policies course.
A week of frameworks, tools & real-world insights led by top experts in policy, academia & industry.
#Evaluation2025 #InnovationPolicy #MIoIR
A week of frameworks, tools & real-world insights led by top experts in policy, academia & industry.
#Evaluation2025 #InnovationPolicy #MIoIR
May 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
This week we are delighted to welcome 20 participants from 11 countries to Manchester for our annual Evaluation of Science & Innovation Policies course.
A week of frameworks, tools & real-world insights led by top experts in policy, academia & industry.
#Evaluation2025 #InnovationPolicy #MIoIR
A week of frameworks, tools & real-world insights led by top experts in policy, academia & industry.
#Evaluation2025 #InnovationPolicy #MIoIR
MIOIR researchers presented at #RSA2025 — the largest RSA conference with nearly 900 attendees! 👏
Highlights include:
• Public R&D funding patterns
• Spatial footprint of public procurement
• Interplay of digital technologies & skills in regions
#ResearchImpact #InnovationPolicy #PlaceBasedPolicy
Highlights include:
• Public R&D funding patterns
• Spatial footprint of public procurement
• Interplay of digital technologies & skills in regions
#ResearchImpact #InnovationPolicy #PlaceBasedPolicy
May 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
MIOIR researchers presented at #RSA2025 — the largest RSA conference with nearly 900 attendees! 👏
Highlights include:
• Public R&D funding patterns
• Spatial footprint of public procurement
• Interplay of digital technologies & skills in regions
#ResearchImpact #InnovationPolicy #PlaceBasedPolicy
Highlights include:
• Public R&D funding patterns
• Spatial footprint of public procurement
• Interplay of digital technologies & skills in regions
#ResearchImpact #InnovationPolicy #PlaceBasedPolicy
Brilliant to see MIOIR PhD researchers Peiyu Zhan & Xinger Wei making the most of their exchange at Georgia Tech’s School of Public Policy! A fantastic example of international collaboration in action — and we’re excited to welcome GT-SPP students to @uniofmanchester.bsky.social! 👏
April 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Brilliant to see MIOIR PhD researchers Peiyu Zhan & Xinger Wei making the most of their exchange at Georgia Tech’s School of Public Policy! A fantastic example of international collaboration in action — and we’re excited to welcome GT-SPP students to @uniofmanchester.bsky.social! 👏
In Memory of Professor Stan Metcalfe (1946–2025)
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Prof. Stan Metcalfe, a pioneering scholar and founding member of MIoIR. His kindness, guidance and legacy will be greatly missed.
We welcome memories and messages here: www.kudoboard.com/boards/wSkNx...
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Prof. Stan Metcalfe, a pioneering scholar and founding member of MIoIR. His kindness, guidance and legacy will be greatly missed.
We welcome memories and messages here: www.kudoboard.com/boards/wSkNx...
March 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
In Memory of Professor Stan Metcalfe (1946–2025)
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Prof. Stan Metcalfe, a pioneering scholar and founding member of MIoIR. His kindness, guidance and legacy will be greatly missed.
We welcome memories and messages here: www.kudoboard.com/boards/wSkNx...
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Prof. Stan Metcalfe, a pioneering scholar and founding member of MIoIR. His kindness, guidance and legacy will be greatly missed.
We welcome memories and messages here: www.kudoboard.com/boards/wSkNx...
📢 Welcome to Yifei Wang from Gothenburg U-GOT KIES, visiting MIOIR in March & April!
Supported by our MoU, she’ll finalise her dissertation, join seminars & explore collaborations. Her visit is supervised by Prof. Elvira Uyarra.
📸 Yifei Wang & Elvira Uyarra
#AcademicCollaboration #ResearchVisit
Supported by our MoU, she’ll finalise her dissertation, join seminars & explore collaborations. Her visit is supervised by Prof. Elvira Uyarra.
📸 Yifei Wang & Elvira Uyarra
#AcademicCollaboration #ResearchVisit
March 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
📢 Welcome to Yifei Wang from Gothenburg U-GOT KIES, visiting MIOIR in March & April!
Supported by our MoU, she’ll finalise her dissertation, join seminars & explore collaborations. Her visit is supervised by Prof. Elvira Uyarra.
📸 Yifei Wang & Elvira Uyarra
#AcademicCollaboration #ResearchVisit
Supported by our MoU, she’ll finalise her dissertation, join seminars & explore collaborations. Her visit is supervised by Prof. Elvira Uyarra.
📸 Yifei Wang & Elvira Uyarra
#AcademicCollaboration #ResearchVisit