Case Studies
See how our research helps clients understand complex challenges, demonstrate impact and make better decisions.
Client type
- 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
Service3
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
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…
68. What is the future for Agriculture, Horticulture and Agri Tech in Worcestershire?
For centuries the Vale of Evesham and Worcestershire has been regarded as the fruit and vegetable basket of England and has provided fertile soil that supports local entrepreneurial growing and agricultural communities many of whom now use the…
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…
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…
54. Kirklees Skills Hub Feasibility Study
“We believed strongly in the social and economic value that a Kirklees Construction Skills Hub could bring to the local area, but we also wanted to be able to demonstrate that it was a viable, long-term investment to…
53. South Yorkshire Health and Wellbeing Assets Study
“It was great to have the opportunity to work with Kada Research on this project, which will ultimately enhance the health and wellbeing assets across the sub-region. The team was professional and enthusiastic, and their efforts resulted in…
42. University of Leeds shifts toward a decarbonisation agenda
Dr Rachael Spraggs (Senior Collaborations Manager, School of Earth and Environment and School of Mechanical Engineering).
37. Maximising exporting in the creative sector in Leeds City Region
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority commissioned Kada Research to undertake a review of exports for the creative sector. As a significant sector within the region, the LEP was considering how it could best add value and support creative…
32. Sheffield City Region creative clusters study to inform a funding bid
“ I cannot recommend KADA highly enough.” Professor Peter Wells (Assistant Dean, Research and Knowledge Transfer, Faculty of Development and Society).
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4: A National UK Training Provider
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5: EU Textile collaboration study
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