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.
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.
Network members help us identify gaps in the region's evidence base that could be filled by new research. They advise us on what gaps in evidence exist in the region, and help us prioritise which gaps we collectively seek to fill.
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:
Register of Consultants
The Register of Consultants contains organisations and individuals providing research consultancy.