News, blogs, and events

Clean Streets design challenge winner announced
Dundee-based product designer announced as the winner of the Clean Streets Design Challenge

Durham Future Innovation Building (DFIB) capability mapping
Identifying innovation capability clusters in the Durham region through regional ‘capability mapping’

Lloyd’s of London launch Cities at Risk report
New Urban Foresight authored report on ‘Cities at Risk – Building a resilient future for the world’s urban centres’ published.

Innovation and Transformation in Smart Cities
David Beeton’s latest blog explains Urban Foresight’s Innovation-Transformation framework and asks cities “are you a peacock, ostrich, dove or a swan?”

Urban Foresight appointed to G-Cloud 12 Framework
Buyers will be able to engage Urban Foresight for smart cities work directly, without having to hold a competition or enter into an individual procurement contract.

Robotic Cluster for Offshore Renewable Energy (R-CORE)
Business case and environmental assessments for a new test site for underwater robotics.

Disrupting Hierarchy Thinking and Modal Mindsets in Transport
Our CEO, David Beeton, asks whether the transport hierarchy and focus on modal shift is responsible for systematic failings in sustainable transport policy.

Urban Foresight awarded contracts to evaluate innovation programmes
Urban Foresight has been awarded two contracts to evaluate innovation programmes to support high-tech businesses

Scotland’s First Covid Charter to Safely Welcome Visitors to St Andrews
Urban Foresight develops a strategy and campaign to support the safe reopening of tourism, hospitality and retail businesses

Creating a Modern Methods of Construction supply chain to boost the North East Wales economy
Urban Foresight commissioned to support local supply chain creation and advise on procurement strategy

Urban Foresight publishes ground-breaking analysis of Europe’s connected and autonomous vehicles market
New report by Urban Foresight reviews the infrastructure required to support connected and autonomous vehicles

Hydro-powered electric vehicle charging in rural Scotland
Community development and low emissions infrastructure in rural locations

A New Home for Urban Foresight’s Growing Team in Newcastle
Urban Foresight co-locates with the UK’s National Innovation Centre for Ageing and the National Innovation Centre for Data.

Technology Enabled Care Services for Social Housing
Urban Foresight has been appointed to provide consultancy support for Technology Enabled Care Services

Innovation Hub for Sustainable Mobility and Low Carbon Energy
Urban Foresight has been commissioned to support the development of the £60 million Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc

Advancing Digital Infrastructure and Connected Communities in London
Urban Foresight appointed by Southwark Council to address the challenges and opportunities of a digital future.

Helping Charnwood Achieve Carbon Neutrality
Evidence-based opportunities for the Borough Council to cut emissions in the near, medium and long term

Ministerial Visit to Celebrate Dundee Office Expansion
Urban Foresight’s growth acknowledged by a visit by Scotland’s Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation.

£3 Million Funding for Pop-Up Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot
A new £3 million project will pilot innovative technologies to charge electric vehicles that are parked on residential streets

Newcastle Named Smart City of the Year
Digital Leaders Awards recognise Newcastle’s commitment to use technology to transform services and improve lives

Perils and Insurance Risks Facing Global Cities
Urban Foresight presents research on the changing nature of risk in global cities

Fleet Revolution® Roadshow in Durham
Speaking to SMEs across the length and breadth of County Durham.

Launch of Fleet Revolution® programme in North East England
Fleet Revolution is making it easy for SMEs to save money by making the switch to electric vehicles (EVs)