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Birmingham Study Trip

November 7 & 8, 2024

Universities 4.0 and Their Role in Driving Place-
Based Innovation and Socio-Economic Transformation

In November 2024, the GFCC community gathered in Birmingham for the inaugural study trip that marked the launch of the Leadership in Place-making Innovation initiative, chaired by Prof. Aleks Subic.

 

Global leaders shared insights aimed at decoding the success of high-performing innovation ecosystems.

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The event was the beginning of a multi-year journey featuring study trips to global innovation hubs and leadership dialogues bringing together GFCC university members, government officials, industry leaders, and civil society partners.

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Event Hosts

Event Assets

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Report

Global leaders gathered at Aston University to explore university-led innovation and socio-economic change.

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Photo Gallery

Access the Birmingham Leadership Dialogue photo album.

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Paper

​Learn about the evolution of universities and the need for ranking systems that measure impact, by Prof. Aleks Subic

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Interview

Watch the full interview with Prof. Aleks Subic (Aston University's Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive).

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Case Study

Discover the vision behind the BIP and its plan to create a world-class innovation hub.

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Executive Summary

Get a quick overview: Access the Executive Summary of the Birmingham Innovation Precinct Case Study.

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