Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 06/02/2026New report: Understanding Universities’ Internal Capabilities and Resources for Effective Regional Engagement by M Sánchez-Barrioluengo, E Uyarra, X Li & D Cuesta Delgado shows how UK universities organise capabilities for regional impact and calls for more place‑sensitive KE. 🔗 bit.ly/3ZR65Dd 010
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 27/01/2026🎤 When Experiential Learning Fails: How Complexity of Experience Undermines Learning from Failures Join us for the next MIOIR Seminar with Prof Federica Angeli (University of York). 📅 2 Feb 2026 ⏰ 15:30–16:30 📍 AMBS & Online Register here 👉 bit.ly/4k32lHZ #AcademicEvents #OrganisationalLearning 010
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 22/01/2026How do new interdisciplinary fields emerge? 🔬📄 A new article published in #ResearchPolicy by Philipp Baaden, Stefanie Bröring, Michael Rennings & Philip Shapira explores how individual researchers shape the growth of #SyntheticBiology. Read here: 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...sciencedirect.comResearcher positions and the emergence of interdisciplinary scientific fields – The case of synthetic biologyInterdisciplinary scientific fields emerge at the intersections of existing disciplines, driving innovations that are well-suited to address grand soc… 020
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 20/01/2026⏰ Less than two weeks left to submit your abstract to the R&D Management Conference 2026! 🗓️ Deadline: 2 February 2026 Wide range of tracks on innovation, AI, ecosystems, resilience, IP, business models — plus an Open Track. 🔗 www.rnd2026.org/submission @rndtoday.bsky.social #rnd2026 010
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 22/12/2025Season’s Greetings from MIOIR! 🎄✨ 2025 has been a year of research excellence, global collaboration and impact. Thank you to all our researchers, colleagues and partners for making it remarkable and we look forward to an exciting 2026. Read our 2025 in review: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m... 010
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 15/12/2025🔬How will #AI advance science? New research explores how AI is reshaping scientific discovery, collaboration and research practices. At MIOIR, we’re proud to contribute to this critical debate. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...manchester.ac.ukHow will AI advance science?Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool for science – it is starting to reshape how science itself is practiced. A team at Manchester is exploring this transformation, analysing how AI is cha... 010
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Proud to be hosting #RND2026 in Manchester! Thank you to everyone who submitted track proposals — the response has been incredible. 🎉 The Call for Papers is now open — submit your extended abstract by 2 Feb 2026. 🔗 rnd2026.org 010
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Last chance to register for today’s seminar with Prof Meric Gertler! Don’t miss this important discussion on universities’ role in tackling the climate crisis. Join us online 💻 or in-person, register here 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mioir-semi...eventbrite.co.ukMIOIR Seminar Series with Professor Meric GertlerMeric S. Gertler discusses the case for universities to take leading roles in the fight against climate change. 010
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 25/11/2025@utoronto.ca, @alliancembs.bsky.social, @manchester.ac.uk, @sustainableuom.bsky.social 000
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 25/11/2025🌍 How can universities lead the fight against the climate crisis? Join us for our next MIOIR Seminar with Prof Meric Gertler, President Emeritus of the University of Toronto. 📅 1 Dec 2025 ⏰ 15:30–16:30 📍 AMBS & Online Register here👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mioir-semi... #ClimateLeadershipeventbrite.co.ukMIOIR Seminar Series with Professor Meric GertlerMeric S. Gertler discusses the case for universities to take leading roles in the fight against climate change. 112
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 12/11/2025New Policy Report: First Build, Then Break: A Policy Framework for Accelerating Zero-Carbon Transitions 📘 Prof Frank Geels has co-authored a practical framework for policymakers, highlighting two key principles. Read the full report 👉 www.scurveeconomics.org/publications... #EnergyTransitionscurveeconomics.orgFirst build then break. A policy framework for accelerating zero-carbon transitions. | S-Curve Economics 000
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 27/10/2025🚨 Last chance to register — today’s MIOIR Seminar with Dr Dmitry Sharapov, online and in person at AMBS! 👇 010
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 24/10/2025⏰ 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! 020
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Join us next week for the MIOIR seminar! Dr Dmitry Sharapov (Imperial College Business School) will explore how competition across multiple markets shapes firms’ strategies in platform industries. 🗓 Mon, 27 Oct ⏰ 3:30–4:30pm 📍 AMBS & Online Register 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mioir-semi...eventbrite.co.ukMIOIR Seminar Series with Dr Dmitry SharapovDmitry Sharapov explores how competition across markets shapes firm strategy, with insights from global smartphone patent disputes. 011
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 23/09/2025On 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. 🌍 010
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 22/09/2025⏳ Just over a week to go – final spaces left! The programme is now live for the RSA 60th Anniversary Workshop: Inclusive Innovation for Regional Futures (30 Sept, Manchester). 👉 Register free: www.regionalstudies.org/events/rsa60... @regstud.bsky.social, @alliancembs.bsky.socialregionalstudies.orgRSA 60th Anniversary Workshop: Inclusive Innovation for Regional Futures: Bridging Economic Development, Ecological Recovery and Social Equity - RSA Main 043
Reposted by Manchester Institute of Innovation ResearchAlliance Manchester Business School @alliancembs.bsky.social · 29/08/2025🌍 How can universities become catalysts for climate action? AMBS researchers are part of a major project exploring how knowledge institutions can help cities achieve net zero goals. 122
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Join us for keynote talks and panel discussions exploring: 🔹 Central–local dynamics in UK innovation policy 🔹 Delivering inclusive innovation across diverse regions 🔹 Universities & FE colleges as civic anchors and innovation enablers Free event – register 👉 www.regionalstudies.org/events/rsa60...regionalstudies.orgRSA 60th Anniversary Workshop: Inclusive Innovation for Regional Futures: Bridging Economic Development, Ecological Recovery and Social Equity - RSA Main 100
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 12/09/2025🎤 Speakers include: Richard Jones, Raquel Ortega-Argiles, Kevin Morgan, Marianne Sensier, David Charles, Cecilia Wong, Andy Westwood 100
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 12/09/2025#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 132
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 05/08/2025How can we foster responsible innovation in synthetic genomics? 🧬📄 In their new paper in the Journal of Responsible Innovation, Paolo Corsico & Philip Shapira (MIOIR) explore what responsibility means in this rapidly evolving field. Read here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....tandfonline.comResponsible genomes: How can we foster responsible innovation in synthetic genomics?Reflections on the responsible development of synthetic genomics have contributed to shaping Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) as an area of inquiry. This paper revisits the question: what ... 000
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 30/07/2025We’re hiring! Join us at MIOIR as a Postdoc on an international project exploring why mission-oriented policies for sustainability sometimes fail—and how to fix them. 🌱 Collaborate with teams in Canada and Poland on real-world policy challenges. 🗓 Apply by 12 Sept 👉 bit.ly/4oc0QJhbit.lyResearch Associate: Mission Oriented Innovation Policy for Sustainability:Manchester 001
Reposted by Manchester Institute of Innovation ResearchKieron Flanagan @kieronflanagan.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Are UK universities doing too much research? If so, what should we do about it? Debates about how to address the financial sustainability of university research have a familiar ring to them, as I write in @resprofnews.bsky.social www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-poli... #scipolicyresearchprofessionalnews.comResearch leaders’ deficit fixes are a 1980s tribute act - Research Professional NewsGovernment’s priorities cast old debates about concentrating resources in a new light, says Kieron Flanagan 043
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Great 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 011
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 25/06/2025⏳ 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 000
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Last 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 033
Reposted by Manchester Institute of Innovation ResearchKieron Flanagan @kieronflanagan.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Security fears are creating new pressures and expectations on national research systems across Europe. My @mioir.bsky.social colleague Andrew James and I have written a piece for @resprofnews.bsky.social summarising some key findings from our new report on the topic. #scipolicy #securityresearchprofessionalnews.comResearch security in Europe needs a more coordinated approach - Research Professional NewsSurvey of national efforts reveals uneven but developing picture, say Andrew James and Kieron Flanagan 122
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 19/06/2025 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 020
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 17/06/2025New report 📄 by Mabel Sánchez Barrioluengo & colleagues for the European Commission’s JRC on Micro-credentials in Higher Education. Are they boosting digital & green skills for Europe’s twin transition? Read here 🔗 publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/h...publications.jrc.ec.europa.euMicro-credentials in higher educationMicro-credentials have gained significant traction within the European Higher Education Area following the 2022 Council Recommendation. Micro-credentials offer flexible, targeted, and accessible learn... 011
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 05/06/2025MIOIR 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 001
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 04/06/2025🔍Based on 85+ interviews across 7 countries and the EU, the study finds varied national responses, capacity gaps in many institutions, and a call for clearer, more practical guidance to help balance research security with open international collaboration. #ResearchSecurity #STIPolicy #OpenSciencelnkd.inLinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn 000
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 04/06/2025🔒 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 110
Reposted by Manchester Institute of Innovation Researchmethods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · 28/05/2025📚 The Methods@Manchester Summer School 2025 is now open for bookings! Learn from leading researchers from Humanities at the University of Manchester and connect with PhD students and academics from across the UK and beyond! Find all the details here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/2...manchester.ac.uk2025 Methods@Manchester Summer SchoolMethods@Manchester’s popular Summer School is back for another year, with one week of courses in the week commencing 30 June.Featuring a range of methods courses for both qualitative and quantitative ... 034
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Learning 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 000
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 23/05/2025🔎 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 100
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Final 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 120
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 22/05/2025This 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 100
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Today 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 100
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Day 3️⃣ wrapped with insightful discussions on steering effects and productive group work sessions. Thanks to all our speakers for sparking thoughtful conversations! #Evaluation2025 #SciencePolicy #GlobalLearning 100
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 21/05/2025This 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 100
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Midweek 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 100
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 20/05/2025We wrapped Day 2 with Erik Arnold on qualitative methods—interviews, surveys, case studies. A full-spectrum view of evaluation approaches, and group projects are also in full swing! #Evaluation2025 #Methods 100
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Next 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 100
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Day 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 100
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Wonderful 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 100
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Day 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 110
Manchester Institute of Innovation Research @mioir.bsky.social · 19/05/2025This 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 240
Reposted by Manchester Institute of Innovation ResearchKieron Flanagan @kieronflanagan.bsky.social · 16/05/2025Made it to Bluesky! Will try to get back into habit of posting here on #scipolicy + related issues. In meantime here's a picture of myself & my colleagues representing @mioir.bsky.social at the (great) 10th Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy 3185
Reposted by Manchester Institute of Innovation ResearchDigital Futures @digitaluom.bsky.social · 15/05/2025⌛Only 1 month to go until #ADSAI2025! Join global experts shaping the future of AI & data science. 🎤 Talks by Prof @lawrennd.bsky.social, Dr @edoardo-ponti.bsky.social, Dr @chryssazrv.bsky.social & more! 🔗 Register now: lnkd.in/eSmzBkww @mrattray.bsky.social @mioir.bsky.social @uomif.bsky.social 097