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Evaluating the future - challenges and approaches to the evaluation of long-term missions

Mission or challenge oriented policies and interventions have become prominent in the past decade in innovation and other policy domains. What are the implications for evaluation, and what different tools and techniques might be needed to evaluate them ef…
the SQW podcast You can also listen and subscribe…going delivery. In this podcast SQW Managing Partner and podcast host Joe Dugget…t is joined by SQW Associate Director Rebecca Pates to explore
https://www.sqw.co.uk/Podcast/evaluating_the_future

Unlocking the potential of heritage: A catalyst for regeneration and growth?

Exploring the benefits and challenges associated with heritage regeneration.
Learning from SQWs evaluation of the HAZ programme SQW was commissioned… which SQW recently evaluated. The benefits and ch
https://www.sqw.co.uk/Blog/heritage_regeneration

Difference-in-differences: Analysis of SME impacts

In 2024, SQW was commissioned by the Energy Systems Catapult to carry out an econometric analysis of their impacts on business performance of supported SMEs, with a particular focus on firm growth in employment, turnover, assets and attracted investment.
acts Study purpose and focus In 2024 SQW was commissioned by the Energy Systems Catap… If you would like to find out more about SQWsqw.co.uk.
https://www.sqw.co.uk/insights-and-publications/DiD_SME_Impacts

What are local perceptions surrounding devolution?

Devolution is well underway in England, but how are its potential benefits viewed locally?
SQW using ONS LAD data Consultation as part o…sqw.co.uk for further information and support. …sqw.com. Deepening and widening devolution a… SQW using GOV UK data
https://www.sqw.co.uk/Blog/Local_perceptions_devolution

Socio-economic impact of The Pirbright Institute

In 2024, SQW was appointed to undertake a Socio-Economic Impact Study of The Pirbright Institute, focusing on activities undertaken in the 2015-16 to 2023-24 period.
SQW was appointed to undertake a Socio… If you would like to find out more about SQWsqw.co.uk.
https://www.sqw.co.uk/insights-and-publications/Pirbright_Institute_Impact

Stuart Wells

Stuart specialises in the economics of place, with experience leading research, business cases and evaluation across housing, regeneration and economic development
ectors Stuart is an Associate Director at SQW who joined the company in 2021. Stuart speci
https://www.sqw.co.uk/about-us/directors/stuart-wells

Evaluation of the Lord Bhattacharyya Engineering Education Programme for the Royal Academy of Engineering

In July 2024, the Royal Academy of Engineering commissioned SQW to deliver an evaluation of the Lord Bhattacharyya Engineering Education Programme, to examine how the LBEEP had been implemented and delivered, and the difference it made to pupils/students …
he Royal Academy of Engineering commissioned SQW to deliver an evaluation of the LBEEP…ere. For further information regarding SQWsqw.co.uk.
https://www.sqw.co.uk/insights-and-publications/LBEEP_Evaluation_Report

A look ahead to 2026 in economic and social development

What should those involved in economic and social development be watching out for in 2026? In this podcast, experts from SQW consider what the next twelve months might hold for health and social care, employment and skills, local economic growth, and inno…
the SQW podcast You can also listen and subscribe… experts from SQW consider what the next twelve months might h… SQW experts Joe Duggett
https://www.sqw.co.uk/Podcast/look-ahead-2026

The next 'Tech Towns'

We explore three places that may follow in Barnsley's footsteps.
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https://www.sqw.co.uk/Blog/Tech_Towns