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Elvira Uyarra

Elvira Uyarra

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 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3144-1741

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Biography

Elvira Uyarra is Professor of Innovation Studies at Alliance Manchester Business School (University of Manchester) where she is also Director of the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research. 

Elvira has a degree in Economics from The University of the Basque Country (Spain), an MSc in 'Technical Change and Regional Development' from Cardiff University and a PhD in Science and Technology Policy from the University of Manchester. She is a fellow of the Regional Studies Association (RSA) and editor and editor of the journals Regional Studies and the Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society (CJRES).

Research interests

Her work sits at the intersection between innovation studies, policy studies and regional studies. Her recent research focuses on topics such as the role of universities in regional development, new generation (transformative and mission oriented) innovation policies and the innovation impacts of public procurement. 
She has led and collaborated on major projects funded by Horizon Europe, UKRI and Innovate UK, is an expert member of high level groups for the European Commission, OECD and UK government on regional innovation, missions and productivity, and has been recognised among the world’s top 2% of scientists for several consecutive years.

Research Highlights, Institutes and Platforms

  • Sustainable Futures
  • Digital Futures
  • The Productivity Institute
  • Manchester Institute of Innovation Research

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 1 - No Poverty
    SDG 1 No Poverty
  2. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  3. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  4. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  5. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  6. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  7. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  8. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  9. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  10. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  11. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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