People and Networks

We co-​ordinate a range of networking and data groups, each focused on a particular theme or research programme.

These groups identify the right facts, statistics and research to encourage evidence-​​based policy within the West Midlands.

The groups are also forums for researchers and policy professionals to influence and guide our research programmes.

You'll find several directories in this area of the site to help you find sources of information in the wider West Midlands. There are directories of individual specialists and research consultants.

Regional Data and Intelligence Network

This Network is our main focal point in communicating with the West Midlands. Members include, for example, data analysts, research officers, policy officers or information managers.

There are four themed groups in the Network, each with their own work programme and meeting quarterly at the Observatory.

• Economy and Labour Force Group

• Environment Group
• Geographical Information Group
• Population and Society Group

Networking and data groups

These 'data' groups are forums for researchers and policy professionals influence and guide our research programmes on culture, economic inclusion and skills:

• Cultural Research and Intelligence Group
• Economic Inclusion Data Group
• Regional Skills Partnership Data Group

Directories

There are two directories on this site:

• Directory of Specialists — individuals
• Register of Consultants — organisations and invididuals providing research consultancy