Urban Foresight

Thanks to the stormy weather on Friday, our Burns Night lunch celebrations were postponed – but nothing could completely scupper our supper! 💨🍴 Today, our Dundee office belatedly marked the occasion with a twist on the classic – delicious haggis, neeps, and tatties pies! The perfect way to enjoy tradition with a Dundee flair. #BurnsNight #DundeeStyle #HaggisPie #ScottishTradition #Celebration

🚗⚡ We’re excited to attend the Scotland’s EV Charging Future event hosted by Energy Saving Trust and Scottish Futures Trust at Dundee’s Apex City Quay Hotel on 29 January 2025! Head of Zero Emission Mobility, Callum White, and Principal Consultant, Anneliese Allen-Norris, will be there, connecting with local authorities, charge point operators, and infrastructure leaders to support Scotland’s goal of expanding the public EV network to 30,000 charge points by 2030. We’re looking forward to sharing insights and collaborating on the future of sustainable transport. It’s a SOLD-OUT event, but feel free to drop us a message at hello@urbanforesight.org if you’d like to chat or explore potential collaborations. 🌍⚡ To learn more about our work in Electric Mobility 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqd6FFww #EVCharging #Sustainability #ScottishEV #GreenTransport

🚀 New report alert! 🚀 We’re excited to see the launch of our report, delivered on behalf of Business Durham and the Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult, which delves into the potential of the Advanced Materials Electronics (AME) sector in the North East. Through in-depth economic analysis and engagement with AME businesses in the region, we’ve uncovered insights into key technologies, economic activity, growth forecasts, and barriers to development. The report shows the North East’s AME sector is set for significant growth, with job numbers expected to soar from nearly 2,800 today to over 7,500 in the next 5 years. Its contribution to the UK economy is also projected to more than double, reaching nearly £900 million in the same period. The region is emerging as a major player in advanced materials, with a growing impact on critical industries such as defence, space, telecommunications, and healthcare. Discover more about this work and access the full report here: https://bit.ly/4azMFHK #AdvancedMaterials #Innovation #EconomicGrowth #TechFuture Emma Clement

We’re excited to host part two of our webinar series on the life cycle assessment of electric vehicles today at 12:30pm GMT! Join us to explore the role of life cycle assessment in making EVs more sustainable, from raw material extraction to disposal and recycling. 📅 21/01/2025 | ⏲️ 12:30pm GMT | 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEPPx9fe #EV #Sustainability #Webinar The Electric Vehicles Technology Collaboration Programme

🌟 Blue Monday? Not at Urban Foresight! 🍩 Blue Monday – the day often dubbed the most depressing of the year – can make January feel like it’s never-ending. To help brighten things up, our teams in #Newcastle and #Dundee enjoyed some tasty treats to lift everyone’s spirits. Here’s to staying positive and powering through Blue Monday, one donut at a time! #TeamSpirit #SweetTreats

We're proud to lead knowledge sharing for the Electric Vehicle Collaboration Programme (EV-TCP) and are excited to announce another webinar in our series! Join part two of life cycle assessment of electric vehicles and learn about its crucial role in making EVs more sustainable. This webinar will cover everything from raw material extraction to final disposal or recycling. Register now to secure your spot and join the conversation! 🚗🌍🔋 📅 21/01/2025 ⏲️ 12:30pm GMT 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEPPx9fe Hosted by Gerfried Jungmeier, Principal Scientist at Joanneum and an expert in sustainable energy systems, and Robin Smit, Director and Principal Consultant at Transport Energy/Emission Research (TER) with over 30 years of experience in transport emission and climate projects. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of EV sustainability and life cycle assessment! International Energy Agency (IEA) #EVTCP #EVs #SustainableMobility #webinar #LCA #ElectricVehicles

Principal Consultant Emma Clement was thrilled to attend the launch of the groundbreaking National Materials Innovation Strategy at the Houses of Parliament yesterday. This prestigious event marked the unveiling of the UK’s first-ever cross-sector strategy for materials innovation, a pivotal initiative which will futureproof the UK's lead in materials innovation and drive the advancements necessary to tackle today’s most urgent challenges. It signals the first phase of a major national effort to accelerate materials development cycles, unlock untapped potential, and reinforce the UK’s leadership in materials innovation. We are immensely proud to have contributed to this initiative at every stage. From developing the framework and crafting key messages to supporting workshops and writing the final promotional strategy document, our involvement in this exciting journey has been both fulfilling and impactful. Learn more about this project click here - https://lnkd.in/eqTKXWWM Henry Royce Institute ScotChem Perspective Economics #innovation #materials #NetZero

We are delighted to see the launch of this important and transformative National Materials Innovation Strategy. Our involvement in its development has been comprehensive. We worked closely with partners to create the final strategy promotional document, crafted targeted messaging for key stakeholders, and facilitated workshops with influential industry groups. As the UK’s first-ever cross-sector strategy for materials innovation, it underscores the critical need for a more collaborative approach to ensure the UK remains at the forefront of materials innovation. It also aims to unify traditionally siloed efforts across sectors, amplifying the benefits of materials innovation for all. Materials innovation is central to our future, driving the advancements needed to meet the demands of today’s world and laying the foundation for a sustainable tomorrow. You can read the full National Materials Innovation Strategy here -https://bit.ly/3CaLfGD Henry Royce Institute ScotChem Perspective Economics Emma Clement #Innovation #Materials #Strategy

🎉 Happy New Year to our clients, staff, and partners! We are grateful for your support and wish you all a prosperous and fulfilling year ahead! #NewYear2025

🎄Merry Christmas🎄 Season's greetings from all of us at Urban Foresight! We hope you have a wonderful festive season!