http://www.wmro.org en-uk West Midlands Regional Observatory Data and intelligence about the UK&apos;s West Midlands region West Midlands Regional Observatory Podcasts from our conference and seminars on research, data and intelligence activities in the UK's West Midlands region. The West Midlands Regional Observatory is the source of West Midlands research, data and intelligence. We're responsible for helping the region to develop better access to well organised information. We do this to inform and improve the quality of strategy, policy and funding in the West Midlands, so that services and ultimately people's lives are improved. West Midlands Regional Observatorywmro,west,midlands,regional,observatory,research,statistics,evidence,regional,policy,west,midlands,economy,social,regeneration,enterprise,innovation,skillsGovernment & Organizations/Regionalenquiries@wmro.orgnowmro,west,midlands,regional,observatory,research,statistics,evidence,regional,policy,west,midlands,economy,social,regeneration,enterprise,innovation,skillshttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/wmropodcasthttp://feedburner.google.com West Midlands Regional Observatory Discussion among attendees at research dissemination event on 29th January 2010. Discussion from an event in Birmingham, 29th January 2010, on the forthcoming Regional Skills Assessment 2009 research and how it relates to skills policy in England's West Midlands region. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aha20100129.mp3 Thu, 4 February 2010 10:05:00 GMT 28:24 wmro, skills, west midlands, regional observatory, policy, statistics, evidence, analysis, research, skills assessment, birmingham enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/ANS9lhrFNY0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/ANS9lhrFNY0/aha20100129.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aha20100129.mp3 Brian Higgs Brian Higgs speaking at a Geographical Information Day held in Birmingham, 18th November 2009. Brian Higgs, Corporate GIS Manager at Dudley Metropolitan Council, gives an introduction to geographical information and its applications in both public and private sectors at an event held in Birmingham, 18th November 2009. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aga20091118.mp3 Mon, 23 November 2009 12:45:00 GMT 22:10 wmro, GIS, geographical information, west midlands, regional observatory, Brian Higgs, policy, statistics, evidence, analysis, technology, mapping, maps, geospatial, dudley, birmingham enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/qM7CZZIfgJk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/qM7CZZIfgJk/aga20091118.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aga20091118.mp3 West Midlands Regional Observatory A panel fields questions from delegates at the Observatory's Annual Conference, 20th October 2009. Panel answering questions from delegates at the West Midlands Regional Observatory's Annual Conference in Sutton Coldfield, 20th October 2009. The panel is made up of Dr Chris Upton, Prof. David Bailey, Revd. Colin Marsh, Zahid Nawaz, Julie Robson and Mike Grace. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/afa20091020.mp3 Fri, 23 October 2009 15:00:00 GMT 35:16 wmro, wmroconf09, west midlands, regional observatory, Chris Upton, David Bailey, Colin Marsh, Zahid Nawaz, Julie Robson, Mike Grace, recession, economy, finance, jobs, recovery, business, policy, economic strategy, investment, environment enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/Xx1HkVsLCg0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/Xx1HkVsLCg0/afa20091020.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/afa20091020.mp3 Daniel Gidney and Sir Roy McNulty Fielding questions from delegates at the Observatory's Annual Conference, 20th October 2009. Daniel Gidney (Rich Arena, Coventry) and Sir Roy McNulty (Joint Chair of the Shadow West Midlands Joint Strategy and Investment Board) answer questions from delegates at the West Midlands Regional Observatory's Annual Conference in Sutton Coldfield, 20th October 2009. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aea20091020.mp3 Fri, 23 October 2009 14:55:00 GMT 6:44 wmro, wmroconf09, west midlands, regional observatory, sir roy mcnulty, ricoh, daniel gidney, recession, economy, finance, jobs, recovery, business, policy, economic strategy, investment, environment enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/KQrIjd8pxqg" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/KQrIjd8pxqg/aea20091020.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aea20091020.mp3 Sir Roy McNulty Sir Roy McNulty's speech at the Observatory's Annual Conference, 20th October 2009. Sir Roy McNulty, Joint Chair of Shadow West Midlands Joint Strategy & Investment Board, speaking at the West Midlands Regional Observatory's Annual Conference, 20th October 2009. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/ada20091020.mp3 Wed, 21 October 2009 17:10:00 GMT 14:44 wmro, wmroconf09, west midlands, regional observatory, sir roy mcnulty, ricoh recession, economy, finance, jobs, recovery, business, policy, economic strategy, investment enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/k8DRj2F2Yb4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/k8DRj2F2Yb4/ada20091020.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/ada20091020.mp3 Daniel Gidney Daniel Gidney's speech at the Observatory's Annual Conference, 20th October 2009. Daniel Gidney, Chief Executive of the Ricoh Arena, speaking at the West Midlands Regional Observatory's Annual Conference, 20th October 2009. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aca20091020.mp3 Wed, 21 October 2009 16:30:00 GMT 22:11 wmro, wmroconf09, west midlands, regional observatory, daniel gidney, ricoh arena, coventry, recession, economy, finance, jobs, recovery, business, innovation, skills, education, data, policy enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/_p8KCpA51M8" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/_p8KCpA51M8/aca20091020.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aca20091020.mp3 Richard Woolhouse and Rosie Paskins Question and answer session at the Observatory's Annual Conference, 20th October 2009. Richard Woolhouse and Rosie Paskins answer questions from delegates at the West Midlands Regional Observatory's Annual Conference, 20th October 2009. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aba20091020.mp3 Wed, 21 October 2009 14:10:00 GMT 11:14 wmro, wmroconf09, west midlands, regional observatory, rosie paskins, richard woolhouse, recession, economy, finance, jobs, recovery, statistics, research, conference, data, policy enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/eDJ5dl4pOo0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/eDJ5dl4pOo0/aba20091020.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aba20091020.mp3 Rosie Paskins Presentation at the Observatory's Annual Conference, 20th October 2009. Rosie Paskins, Chief Executive of the West Midlands Regional Observatory, delivered this presentation at the Observatory's Annual Conference, 20th October 2009. Rosie summarised the Observatory's work over the last year and launched the State of the Region Report 2009. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aaz20091020.mp3 Wed, 21 October 2009 14:05:00 GMT 25:19 wmro, wmroconf09, west midlands, regional observatory, rosie paskins, recession, economy, finance, state of the region, recovery, statistics, research, conference, data, policy enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/GSVnIoiNESk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/GSVnIoiNESk/aaz20091020.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aaz20091020.mp3 Richard Woolhouse Presentation at the Observatory's Annual Conference, 20th October 2009. Richard Woolhouse, Senior Economist at Centre for Cities, delivered this presentation at the West Midlands Regional Observatory's Annual Conference, 20th October 2009. Richard looks at the global recession, government debt, how the recession has impacted different cities and areas of the UK differently, and regional unemployment rates in the UK. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aay20091020.mp3 Wed, 21 October 2009 14:00:00 GMT 19:28 wmro, wmroconf09, west midlands, regional observatory, richard woolhouse, recession, economy, finance, banking, government, debt, unemployment, recovery, statistics, research, conference enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/Y7DWdEjfK-c" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/Y7DWdEjfK-c/aay20091020.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aay20091020.mp3 Stuart Parker Presentation at 'Sharing Information Digitally' event on 7th October 2009. Stuart Parker from WeShareStuff.org talks about digital inclusion, literacy and mentors. This talk is from the event 'Sharing Information Digitally' in Birmingham, 7th October 2009. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aax20091007.mp3 Fri, 09 October 2009 14:20:00 GMT 18:31 wmro, wmrosid, west midlands, regional observatory, stuart parker, we share stuff, wesharestuff, digital, inclusion, divide, mentor, literacy, skills, education, training, qualifications, technology, acccess enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/CoEA7v-0bz8" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/CoEA7v-0bz8/aax20091007.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aax20091007.mp3 Stuart Harrison Presentation at 'Sharing Information Digitally' event on 7th October 2009. Stuart Harrison, webmaster for Lichfield District Council, talks about open data initiatives and how these apply to local authorities. This talk is from the event 'Sharing Information Digitally' in Birmingham, 7th October 2009. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aaw20091007.mp3 Fri, 09 October 2009 12:05:00 GMT 18:16 wmro, wmrosid, west midlands, regional observatory, stuart harrison, pezholio, lichfield, council, local authority, open data, digital, public services, local government, service design, mashups, social media, public data, sharing information enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/d4xwH3nNoBk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/d4xwH3nNoBk/aaw20091007.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aaw20091007.mp3 Dave Harte Presentation at 'Sharing Information Digitally' event on 7th October 2009. Dave Harte talks about Digital Birmingham's 'Timely Information for Citizens' project at the event 'Sharing Information Digitally' in Birmingham, 7th October 2009. The project explores innovative uses of social media and public data to engage Birmingham citizens in the design of public services. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aav20091007.mp3 Fri, 09 October 2009 11:15:00 GMT 27:49 wmro, wmrosid, west midlands, regional observatory, dave harte, digital, birmingham, timely information, citizens, public services, local government, policy, service design, mashups, social media, public data, sharing information enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/5LrDtI22uxk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/5LrDtI22uxk/aav20091007.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aav20091007.mp3 Michael Cross Presentation at 'Sharing Information Digitally' event on 7th October 2009. Journalist Michael Cross describes the work of The Guardian's Free our Data campaign and reflects on current activity on opening up government-held data for re-use by citizens, the public sector and commercial organisations. This presentation was given at the Observatory's seminar on sharing information digitally in Birmingham, 7th October 2009. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aau20091007.mp3 Thu, 08 October 2009 16:45:00 GMT 24:31 wmro, wmrosid, west midlands, regional observatory, michael cross, free our data, guardian, government, public data, open data, statistics, birmingham, egovernment, digital, sharing information enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/IhY-rHVc0Ys" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/IhY-rHVc0Ys/aau20091007.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aau20091007.mp3 Richard Wilson Introduction to the 'Sharing Information Digitally' event on 7th October 2009 in Birmingham, UK. Richard Wilson welcomes attendees and introduces an event on sharing information digitally hosted by the West Midlands Regional Observatory in Birmingham, 7th October 2009. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aat20091007.mp3 Thu, 08 October 2009 16:44:00 GMT 10:56 wmro, wmrosid, west midlands, regional observatory, richard wilson, free our data, government, public data, open data, statistics, research, social media, birmingham, egovernment, digital, sharing enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/HAlJP8fRG_U" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/HAlJP8fRG_U/aat20091007.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aat20091007.mp3 Rebecca Gill Presentation at climate change event on 20 April 2009. Rebecca Gill, Head of Sustainable Development at Government Office for the West Midlands, gives an overview of the West Midlands climate change action plan. This presentation was given at the Observatory's State of the Region dialogue event on climate change in Birmingham, 20th April 2009. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aas20090420.mp3 Mon, 01 June 2009 16:40:00 GMT 08:31 wmro, west midlands regional observatory, rebecca gill, government office, west midlands, action plan, sustainability, regional strategy, climate change, carbon, emissions, data, statistics, research, state of the region, birmingham enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/L4LbuD9rgZ8" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/L4LbuD9rgZ8/aas20090420.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aas20090420.mp3 Dr. Ann-Marie Brouder Presentation at climate change event on 20 April 2009. Dr. Ann-Marie Brouder presents a vision of what a low carbon West Midlands may look like in 2020. This presentation was given at the Observatory's State of the Region dialogue event on climate change in Birmingham, 20 April 2009. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aap20090420.mp3 Fri, 01 May 2009 16:32:00 GMT 27:32 wmro, west midlands regional observatory, ann-marie brouder, forum for the future, sustainability, regional strategy, climate change, carbon, emissions, data, statistics, research, state of the region, birmingham enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/z67WOhGiUcw" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/z67WOhGiUcw/aap20090420.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aap20090420.mp3 Chris Crean Presentation at climate change event on 20 April 2009. Chris Crean, West Midlands Regional Campaign Coordinator for Friends of the Earth, asks whether we are prepared to, or capable of, walking the talk on climate change. Chris considers the impacts of regional strategies in the UK's West Midlands region and the contradictions and challenges they present when looking at climate change. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aaq20090420.mp3 Fri, 01 May 2009 16:31:00 GMT 17:39 wmro, west midlands regional observatory, chris crean, friends of the earth, sustainability, regional strategy, climate change, data, statistics, research, state of the region, birmingham enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/rKo8FjKCBS4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/rKo8FjKCBS4/aaq20090420.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aaq20090420.mp3 Roger Levett Presentation at climate change event on 20 April 2009. Roger Levett led presentations at the Observatory's State of the Region Climate Change event in Birmingham, 20 April 2009. He laid down six tricky challenges to the Observatory in how we present and use climate change data to influence policy makers in the West Midlands region. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aar20090420.mp3 Fri, 01 May 2009 16:30:00 GMT 37:10 wmro, west midlands regional observatory, roger levett, levett therivel, sustainability, climate change, data, statistics, research, state of the region, birmingham enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/SAJeA80lUUc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/SAJeA80lUUc/aar20090420.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aar20090420.mp3 Richard Wilson Presentation at population change event on 31 March 2009. Richard Wilson, from Sandwell Primary Care Trust, presents on issues surrounding population data at an event held at the West Midlands Regional Observatory on 31 March 2009. This presentation forms part of the Observatory's ongoing State of the Region dialogue between policy makers and researchers on the theme of population change. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aao20090331.mp3 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:15:00 GMT 27:24 wmro, west midlands regional observatory, richard wilson, sandwell pct, population, change, local, data, statistics, research, state of the region, birmingham enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/K_F_lW4mWVQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/K_F_lW4mWVQ/aao20090331.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aao20090331.mp3 Chris Allen Presentation at population change event on 31 March 2009. Presentation by Chris Allen, Director of Research and Policy at brap, at an event held at the West Midlands Regional Observatory on 31 March 2009. This presentation forms part of the Observatory's ongoing State of the Region dialogue between policy makers and researchers on the theme of population change. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aan20090331.mp3 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:10:00 GMT 17:13 wmro, west midlands regional observatory, chris allen, brap, equality, policy, diversity, gender, ethnic, age, inclusion, social justice, rights, population, data, statistics, research, state of the region, birmingham enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/3J8qINvnKoE" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/3J8qINvnKoE/aan20090331.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aan20090331.mp3 Anthony Szary Presentation at population change event on 31 March 2009. Presentation by Anthony Szary, Regional Statistician for the West Midlands, walking through the ONS process for calculating population projections at the subnational level. This presentation was given at an event held at the West Midlands Regional Observatory on 31 March 2009. This presentation forms part of the Observatory's ongoing State of the Region dialogue between policy makers and researchers on the theme of population change. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aam20090331.mp3 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:05:00 GMT 15:31 wmro, west midlands regional observatory, anthony szary, ons, office for national statistics, migration, population, projections, data, statistics, research, state of the region, birmingham enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/vGrVCce9ctw" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/vGrVCce9ctw/aam20090331.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aam20090331.mp3 Anne Green Presentation at population change event on 31 March 2009. Presentation by Anne Green, Warwick Institute for Employment Research, on labour migration given at an event held at the West Midlands Regional Observatory on 31 March 2009. This presentation forms part of the Observatory's ongoing State of the Region dialogue between policy makers and researchers on the theme of population change. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aal20090331.mp3 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT 14:08 wmro, west midlands regional observatory, anne green, labour, migration, population, Eastern Europe, migrants, foreign workers, data, statistics, research, state of the region, birmingham enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/PvK7FNcEa3w" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/PvK7FNcEa3w/aal20090331.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aal20090331.mp3 Prof. Lynne Martin Prof. Lynne Martin's presentation at Innovation Day 2009, Birmingham City University. A discussion 'think piece' presented by Professor Lynn Martin at an innovation workshop held at Birmingham City University on 19 March 2009. This presentation forms part of the Observatory's ongoing State of the Region dialogue between policy makers and researchers on the theme of innovation. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aai20090319.mp3 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:50:00 GMT 26:21 wmro, west midlands regional observatory, lynne martin, innovation, university, universities, business, industry, higher education, collaboration, knowledge transfer, exchange, state of the region, birmingham enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/dbM2_Ho2i2w" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/dbM2_Ho2i2w/aai20090319.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aai20090319.mp3 Patrick Harris Patrick Harris' presentation at Innovation Day 2009, Birmingham City University. Patrick Harris' creative presentation on how companies can innovate during a recession. This presentation was given at an innovation workshop held at Birmingham City University on 19th March 2009. This presentation forms part of the Observatory's ongoing State of the Region dialogue between policy makers and researchers on the theme of innovation. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aag20090319.mp3 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:30:00 GMT 57:58 wmro, west midlands regional observatory, patrick harris, innovation, creativity, strategy, business, management, recession, state of the region, birmingham, thoughtengine enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/ZFyFegORwUw" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/ZFyFegORwUw/aag20090319.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aag20090319.mp3 Prof. Adrian C. Cole Prof. Adrian Cole's presentation at Innovation Day 2009, Birmingham City University. Prof. Adrian Cole presents on public sector innovation at an innovation workshop held at Birmingham City University on 19th March 2009. This presentation forms part of the Observatory's ongoing State of the Region dialogue between policy makers and researchers on the theme of innovation. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aah20090319.mp3 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:45:00 GMT 37:50 wmro, west midlands regional observatory, adrian cole, innovation, public sector, business, management, birmingham city university, tic, technology innovation centre, state of the region, birmingham enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/G_ggalb-yX4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/G_ggalb-yX4/aah20090319.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aah20090319.mp3 Dr Palie Smart Presentation by Dr Palie Smart at Innovation Day 2009, Birmingham City University. Presentation by Dr Palie Smart at Innovation Day held at Birmingham City University on 19th March 2009. This presentation forms part of the Observatory's ongoing State of the Region dialogue between policy makers and researchers on the theme of innovation. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aaf20090319.mp3 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT 37:56 wmro, west midlands regional observatory, research, palminder, palie, smart, innovation, services, business, cranfield university, state of the region enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/xb0eFe7fF8A" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/xb0eFe7fF8A/aaf20090319.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aaf20090319.mp3 West Midlands Regional Observatory Speech by Professor Alan Harding on life after the sub-national review. Speech by Professor Alan Harding on life after the sub-national review, given at the West Midlands Regional Observatory's annual conference held in Coventry, 13 October 2008. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aae20081013.mp3 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT 24:12 wmro, west midlands regional observatory, research, alan harding, sub-national review, SNR, city region, west midlands, birmingham, manchester enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/VyGmBJvXZKg" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/VyGmBJvXZKg/aae20081013.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aae20081013.mp3 West Midlands Regional Observatory Speech by Professor Carl Chinn on the social and economic history of the UK's West Midlands region. Speech by Professor Carl Chinn at the West Midlands Regional Observatory's annual conference held in Coventry, 13 October 2008. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aad20081013.mp3 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT 22:31 wmro, west midlands regional observatory, research, carl chinn, manufacturing, black country, heritage, history, west midlands, industry, birmingham enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/ZSapBAFD0SY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/ZSapBAFD0SY/aad20081013.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aad20081013.mp3 West Midlands Regional Observatory Question and answer session with panel members. Panel members answer questions fielded by delegates at the West Midlands Regional Observatory's annual conference held in Coventry, 13 October 2008. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aac20081013.mp3 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT 46:25 wmro, west midlands regional observatory, research, panel, west midlands, julia king, roger phillips, sarabjeet soar, mike beasley, jonnie turpie, mike barnes enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/1yfZhE28DkI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/1yfZhE28DkI/aac20081013.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aac20081013.mp3 West Midlands Regional Observatory Speech by Rosie Paskins, Chief Executive of the West Midlands Regional Observatory. Rosie Paskins, Chief Executive, highlights the Observatory's work in developing the evidence base for West Midlands regional policy in 2008. http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aab20081013.mp3 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT 23:04 wmro, west midlands regional observatory, research, rosie paskins, statistics, evidence, regional policy, west midlands enquiries@wmro.orgno<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wmropodcast/~4/j1qUimpFOPM" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wmropodcast/~3/j1qUimpFOPM/aab20081013.mp3http://www.wmro.org/noncms/podcasts/archive/aab20081013.mp3 West Midlands Regional ObservatorynonadultData and intelligence about the UK&apos;s West Midlands region