Synthetic Biology for Growth programme economic impact evaluation Working in partnership with Optimat, EKOS undertook an evaluation of the economic impacts arising from the UK research councils’ investment in the Synthetic Biology for Growth (SBfG) programme. EKOS led the economic modelling and the full report can be accessed here
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Digital Planning Portal
With support from EKOS, the RTPI have launched the digital skills planning portal – a ‘one stop’ portal designed to improve the confidence of digital skills, amongst all planners, in their everyday roles.
EKOS Recruitment – Senior / Principal Consultant
EKOS Recruitment – Senior / Principal Consultant We are seeking to recruit experienced team members at a senior level – Senior Consultant or Principal Consultant to continue to grow the business in areas where we have a strong track record and reputation, such as: place development, skills, enterprise and innovation, sport and leisure and the […]
Snowsports Sector in Scotland
The EKOS report into the economic and wider impact of the Snowsports Sector in Scotland for the Scottish Government has been published today. The sector has been subject to change and challenging times in recent years, but continues to make an important contribution to the economy, especially in our rural communities. You can read the […]
Flexible Workforce Development Fund
The Scottish Government has today published EKOS’ independent evaluation of the first four years of the Flexible Workforce Development Fund which provides funding to employers to support upskilling and reskilling of their workforce. Main report can be accessed here. Summary findings can be accessed here.
Culture and the creative economy in Glasgow City Region
Glasgow City Region in Scotland, United Kingdom has a long history of transformative cultural policy. A European Capital of Culture in 1990, Glasgow made substantial investments in cultural infrastructure over a period of more than 30 years. Cultural and creative sectors are now one of the region’s strengths. Between 2010 and 2020, the number of […]
Evaluation of Creative Scotland COVID-19 Emergency Funding Programmes
EKOS was commissioned by Creative Scotland to provide an evaluation of the emergency funds provided to the arts, screen and creative industries by Creative Scotland and Screen Scotland during 2020/2021. The funding, from the Scottish Government, saw £85.3m reached individuals and organisations working in Scotland’s culture and creative sector between March 2020 and September 2021. […]
Marine litter strategy for Scotland: consultation analysis
EKOS were commissioned by Marine Scotland to undertake analysis of responses received to the consultation on a refreshed Marine Litter Strategy for Scotland. A total of 220 responses were received to the consultation and a vast majority were submitted by individuals (75.5%). The full report can be read on the Scottish Government website.
Ayrshire Regional Skills Investment Plan 2022 – 2025
EKOS recently supported Skills Development Scotland and the three Ayrshire local authorities with the development of a Regional Skills Investment Plan (RSIP) for the 2022-2025 period. The RSIP is an evidence-based report that draws on local insight and expertise to highlight opportunities for Ayrshire-focused skills investment across the three local authorities. Building on existing national […]
Stirling’s Economic Strategy
In 2021, EKOS were commissioned by Stirling Council to support development of a new economic strategy for the local authority area. The strategy was developed on the basis of extensive consultation and sets out a bold, shared vision for the future of Stirling’s economy. Structured around three core themes of supporting an economy that is thriving, […]
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