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Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · 6d

Triple speaker announcement for #IEDConf2025!

We are delighted to have Andy, Kate and Sam confirmed for our panel discussion, sponsored and chaired by Pegasus Group, on 'Strategic Urban Reconnection'.

Tickets available here sasevents.eventsair.com/ied-conferen...!

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Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · 8d

Our latest newsletter is out, and available to view!

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Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · 8d

"Economic development is about real people, real stories, and creating change that matters in everyday lives."

A huge iED thank you to Megan Smith, Graduate Consultant @amion.co.uk, for sharing her reflections on her first year in the profession.

A great read ied.co.uk/news/reflect...!

Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · 12d

"The primary way to keep up-to-date with what is going on in the sector."

Marc Eatough, Head of Regional Development and Engagement @universityofleeds.bsky.social, reflects on the benefits of iED membership since signing up in 1999 ied.co.uk/membership/c....

#economicdevelopment #highered

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Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · 14d

As the @libdems.org.uk wrap up their Autumn conference, we hear from Sam Markey, Founder and Managing Director of Recurve, who attended the policy forum on town centres and high streets.

Read Sam's blog here ied.co.uk/news/revivin....

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Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · 16d

Join our House Based Regeneration Delivery breakout session at #IEDConf2025!

You will hear from Arup's Jo Negrini, Global Leader for Inclusive Cities, and Catherine Holmes, Assistant Director Homes England.

Tickets are available via sasevents.eventsair.com/ied-conferen....

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Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · 20d

Helen Kelt, Senior Business Development Manager @durham-university.bsky.social, tells us about the value of iED membership and her own personal journey on our Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Economic Developmentl

ied.co.uk/membership/c....

#economicdevelopment #highered #universities

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Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · 23d

For #IEDConf2025, we welcome back @sarahlonglands.bsky.social, Chief Executive @clesthinkdo.bsky.social.

Sarah will be joining our Question Time panel, sponsored by The Growth Company.

Ticket sales are strong, so grab yours whilst they are still available sasevents.eventsair.com/ied-conferen...!

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Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · 27d

Contenders announced for iED Annual Awards 2025 showcase!

Check out our press release to see who's made the shortlist ied.co.uk/news/contend...!

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Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · 28d

Thanks to @siancampbell.bsky.social, Strategic Lead – People and Place and Senior Enterprise Fellow @unisouthampton.bsky.social Business School, for sharing her experiences as an iED member since 2003 ied.co.uk/membership/c....

#economicdevelopment #university #businessschool #highereducation #CPD

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Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · 28d

We are delighted to welcome Bindu Pokkyarath to #IEDConf2025.

Bindu is Chairing our panel on 'From Stranded to Opportunity: Strategic Urban Reconnection', sponsored by Pegasus Group.

To book tickets, and view the conference agenda, please visit sasevents.eventsair.com/ied-conferen....

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Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · Sep 5

Introducing our Online CPD for the remainder of 2025.

Modules running this month, and next, are:

Clean growth
Funding and policy landscape
‘Left-behind’ places and solutions for economic growth
Stakeholder consultation

To book your place go to ied.co.uk/news-and-eve....

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Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · Sep 5

We are pleased to welcome Mark Hughes MBE, Group Chief Executive of The Growth Company, as a speaker at #IEDConf2025.

Mark is joining our Panel Discussion - Question Time, in Manchester on 25th November.

Tickets are available to iED members AND non-members sasevents.eventsair.com/ied-conferen....

Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · Sep 2

'Identifying Pathways to Developing an Effective Regional Development Strategy on the island of Ireland'.

Check out our member blog from Professor Deiric Ó Broin at
@dublincityuni.bsky.social ied.co.uk/news/identif....

Deiric also features in our #university case study ied.co.uk/membership/c....

Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · Sep 2

"Mobilising the power of local government, universities and businesses to deliver growth".

Our Director Jon Pickstone, co-author of How #Universities Can Help Drive Local and Regional Economies, writes for The MJ themj.co.uk/mobilising-p....

#economicdevelopment #highered #localgov

Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · Sep 2

We are delighted to announce Raquel Ortega-Argilés @manchester.ac.uk as a guest speaker at #IEDConf2025.

Raquel will join our Question Time session at 'Good Growth: Driving the UK economy with investment in our regions and communities'.

Buy your tickets at sasevents.eventsair.com/ied-conferen....

Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · Aug 21

"10 days and counting...."

The deadline for submissions for our 2025 Annual Awards is 31st August.

With eight categories to choose from, individuals/teams should simply send a 500-word entry on ‘why they should win’ to [email protected].

More info here ied.co.uk/news-and-eve...!

Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · Aug 19

"The trouble with strategies: Bridging the gap between ambition and local needs".

Check out our latest member voice blog from @carryonkeith.bsky.social, who is Chairing a panel discussion at #IEDConf2025 in November.

ied.co.uk/news/the-tro....

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Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · Jul 31

Our latest monthly newsletter is now available to download!

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Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · Jul 31

***ANNUAL AWARDS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 31ST AUGUST***

Individuals/teams have another 5 weeks to enter any of our eight award categories. You can self-nominate, or nominate others. Entries are free, and require a simple 500-word submission!

More info here ied.co.uk/news-and-eve....

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · Jul 25

Important #research here from @theied.bsky.social, and we're very pleased to be featured.

#economicdevelopment #highereducation #university #localgov #business

Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · Jul 25

We are delighted to share our new insight report, How Universities Can Help Drive Local and Regional Economies, co-developed with AtkinsRéalis.

Read our press release, and download the report, here ied.co.uk/news/how-uni....

#economicdevelopment #highereducation #university #localgov #business

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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · Jul 25

How Universities Can Help Drive Local and Regional Economies

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An inspiring set of case studies feature in this new report from @theied.bsky.social and AtkinsRéalis about the economic benefits of universities engaging with local government and businesses.

How Universities Can Help Drive Local and Regional Economies: new insight report launched by Institute of Economic Development and AtkinsRéalis - Institute of Economic Development

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Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · Jul 25

Featuring @durham-university.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk @yorkshireunis.bsky.social London South Bank University, University of Lincoln, and 22@Barcelona.

Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · Jul 25

We are delighted to share our new insight report, How Universities Can Help Drive Local and Regional Economies, co-developed with AtkinsRéalis.

Read our press release, and download the report, here ied.co.uk/news/how-uni....

#economicdevelopment #highereducation #university #localgov #business

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Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · Jul 17

Joining us at #IEDConf2025 is Erika Rushton MBE, Strategy and Programme Director at Kindred. Erika will be leading a breakout session on 'Redesigning money to grow your own economy'.

Tickets available for members AND non-members here sasevents.eventsair.com/ied-conferen....