The Digital Leaders Midlands programme is an independent focal point of engagement and resource network for individuals and organisations across the Midlands who are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative digital transformation.
January 2020
Although news of Europe’s ‘refugee crisis’ no longer dominates the headlines, refugees and asylum-seekers continue to face significant challenges long after resettlement. Access to housing, healthcare, mental health support, language learning, education, and employment are essential for people who have fled violence and persecution to be able to rebuild their lives and […]
January 2020
More than £3 million will be invested to create a new virtual reality and technology hub in the heart of Birmingham. Birmingham City University has landed £3.4 million funding to create the new technological centre which will be based at its STEAMhouse facility in Birmingham’s […]
January 2020
New year seems a good time for making predictions, so I’m going to have a go. This year, local data to inform planning for local economic growth will become much more of a priority for local government and LEPs. Organisations will need guidance and tools […]
January 2020
The world is urbanising at an unprecedented speed and scale, with more than half the global population living in cities today… rising to nearly 7 out of 10 people in cities by 2050. Rapid urbanisation and the increasing frequency and severity of disasters, due to […]
December 2019
Local authorities run the risk of letting down citizens that depend on them if they fail to respond to consumer appetites for digitisation of basic services. Earlier this year, citizen engagement startup (and GovStart 2018 participant) Novoville issued a survey, with the purpose of identifying citizens perceptions […]
December 2019
The world as we know it has been transformed by the use of maps and the deployment of satellites and GPS systems combined with exponential growth in smart phone usage has made the map a vital part of daily living. Being able to see information […]
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