Case Studies
See how our research helps clients understand complex challenges, demonstrate impact and make better decisions.
Client type1
- Local authorities, Combined Authorities, LEPs and the LGA49
- Further and Higher Educational Institutions, Skills Bodies and Training Providers22
- The Private Sector including Property and Business Support Organisations12
- The Third Sector and Civil Society7
- Other Public Bodies Including Emergency Services and Health5
- EC and EU Bodies/Partnerships2
- Central Government and Government Agencies1
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Policy theme
- Training, Employment, Skills & Labour Markets21
- Business Support, Enterprise & Productivity15
- Energy, Low Carbon & Climate Change13
- Visitor Economy & Culture, Leisure & Sport12
- R&D, Innovation & Technology12
- Place Making, Property & Transport12
- Sectors and Clusters8
- Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion7
- Inward Investment and Internationalisation3
- Agritech and Horticulture2
98. University of Sunderland Workforce Skills Research
Kada Research partnered with the University of Sunderland to support an expansive review of employment opportunities and support in the North East of England. The report will support those working in the North East to advocate for funding…
91. University of Huddersfield- Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre evaluation Case Study
Kada Research were commissioned by the University of Huddersfield in June 2024 to undertake an evaluation of their £42.2m Health Innovation programme. The programme, utilising £3.8 million of UKSPF funds, aimed to stimulate innovation around health and wellbeing…
83. Economic Impact Assessment of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre’s Training Centre
Last year, the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) commissioned Kada Research to produce an Economic Impact Assessment (EIA) to capture the economic benefits generated by the operations of the Training Centre.
81. A Desk Review of Mobile Learning Technology
Kada Research were commissioned by Barnsley College to undertake a desk review of the potential uses of mobile learning technology to facilitate onsite training for employers.
70. Market Research into Degree Apprenticeship Expansion
Kada Research were commissioned by the University of Essex to investigate the demand for and feasibility of expanding their apprenticeship offer. This followed the University receiving funding from the Office for Students aimed at supporting universities to further…
67. Getting Into Rail: Evaluating the University of Birmingham’s DIGI RAIL West Midlands Programme
Kada Research were commissioned by the University of Birmingham to evaluate the ERDF funded DIGI-RAIL West Midlands programme which has helped to diversify the rail industry supply chain and bring more digital technologies to the rail sector.
65. A review of The Sheffield College’s contribution to meeting national and local skills needs
Kada Research were commissioned by The Sheffield College (TSC) to review the contribution to meeting skills needs. The purpose of the review was two-fold. Firstly, it was to assist the college’s Governing Body in fulfilling a new statutory…
61. University of York’s UKCRF StreetLife Evaluation
StreetLife has created innovative and immersive experiences to revitalise the historic Coney Street in the city of York. It is led by the University of York in collaboration with strategic partners across the city and funded by UK…
60. Supporting Kent SMEs towards their Net Zero goals: a UKCRF evaluation
The Net Zero Pathway for Change (NZPC) Programme is an ambitious pilot which supports SMEs in Kent to decarbonize their businesses and increase understandings of net zero. The NZPC Programme was led by Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce…
57. Levelling up the coastal edges case study
“The Government’s focus on levelling up the country reinvigorated conversations over regional inequalities and, subsequently, concern over the coastal edges. The levels of coastal inequalities illustrate the need to look within regions and not just across, as areas…
