Reflecting on the Global Research Experts Meeting at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)
MIOIR’s An Yu Chen reflects on her trip to the Global Research Experts Meeting at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) on November 24–25, 2025.
Funding for PhDs: Shaping the Future of Science and Innovation
Emily Johnson explores how UK PhD funding disparities across subjects, gender, and regions shape the future of research and innovation.
The AI Thesis Network: A glimpse into gender dynamics of UK STEMM PhD theses
The emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is transforming productivity across various innovation-related fields through not only automation of routine cognitive tasks but also creative content generation and complex problem solving. The arrival of...
Unpacking US-China “Decoupling” in AI
MIOIR Doctoral Researchers Xinger Wei and Peiyu Zhan explore the complexities of US-China AI decoupling, revealing how geopolitical tensions are reshaping global tech interdependence.
Beyond Spatial Blindness: The Case for Place-Based Missions
Elvira Uyarra and Kieron Flanagan highlight the critical need for a geographical perspective in mission-oriented innovation policies, arguing that spatially blind approaches risk overlooking place-based dynamics essential for effective and inclusive innovation.
Calling Designers: Share Your Views with the Government on Protecting Innovation & Creativity
Calling the design community – the Government is interested in your views how to support and encourage creativity, innovation and investments in design through how designs are protected. Please give your views!Throughout my career, I’ve had a keen interest in design....
A conversation with….Tonny Kukeera
In September 2024, Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIOIR) welcomed Dr. Tonny Kukeera to our academic community. A Lecturer in Innovation and Sustainable Business, Tonny brings a wealth of experience and fresh insights into sustainability,...
A Conversation with Dr. Gianluigi Giustiziero: Exploring Models, Research, and Insights
Recently, we sat down with Dr. Gianluigi Giustiziero, Senior Lecturer in Strategy, who joined Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIoIR) at the beginning of the academic year. Gianluigi (or ‘GG’) received his doctorate from the University of Michigan, and has...
Policy mixes for sustainability transitions
MIoIR recently had the pleasure of welcoming Dr Florian Kern, Head of the Research Group on Ecological Economics and Environmental Policy at the Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IÖW) in Berlin, and Chair of the Sustainability Transitions Research...
The Geopolitics of International Research Collaboration and the Impact of Research Security Concerns
Prof’s Andrew James and Kieron Flanagan explore how geopolitics and research security concerns shape international collaborations, highlighting key insights from recent workshops and emerging trends.
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