News, blogs, and events

Data as an asset in social care
Achieving the best possible outcomes for those who receive care and support services.

Urban Foresight invests £2.6 million to create new green jobs in Dundee
Urban Foresight secures £400,000 from Scottish Enterprise to expand its consultancy teams in Dundee

COP reflections and how local actions can drive global progress
Urban Foresight’s CEO, Dr. David Beeton reflects on our experiences of COP, from Paris to Glasgow

Strengthening university contributions to local inclusive growth
Advising the University of Sunderland on the development of its approach to inclusive growth

Smart towns and villages in Northern Ireland and the border counties
Investment strategy for a €30 million programme for the Special EU Projects Body

Newcastle City Council and Urban Foresight launch new smart city website: NCLEUS
Showcasing the latest smart and sustainable developments taking place in Newcastle upon Tyne

Hydrogen-powered decarbonisation of Orkney’s maritime sector
New £2.2 million project to decarbonise ferries and shore-side activities in ports

Angus Rural Mobility Hub
Actionable recommendations for Angus Council to take advantage of current drives in mobility, technology, and policy.

Phase 2 funding for accessible charging technology
Improving the accessibility of existing electric vehicle charging.

Dundee Waterfront Active Travel Hub: creating an inclusive means of travel for everyone
Central bike distribution centre in Angus and Dundee to ensure access to active travel methods for all communities

Community engagement for the Campus for Ageing and Vitality
Engagement strategy and action plan to guide community outreach activities

Low carbon connections to Kirkwall Airport
Creating the world’s first net zero aviation region

Destination charging at Europe’s largest inner-city shopping centres
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure plan for Westfield Shopping Centres in London

Unlocking grid constraints in rural communities
Combining hydro energy, solar generation, and battery storage to provide an affordable three-phase supply.

One-stop-shop for charging electric vehicles
Novel app and sensor platform to provide drivers with a seamless charging experience.

Improving the accessibility of electric vehicle charging points
How Urban Foresight is working with partners to make EV charging more inclusive

Two projects awarded funding to advance electric vehicle infrastructure
Innovations to improve the accessibility of electric vehicle charging and combat the issue of bay hogging or ICEing

Creating a sustainable mobility cluster in Scotland
Developing a Sustainable Mobility Cluster for Scotland

MaaS Roadmap for Dublin and Ireland
Strategy and evidence-base to implement Mobility as a Service (MaaS)