Director(s): Dr Stefanos Ioannou, Dr Tzameret Rubin
Contact: t.rubin@brookes.ac.uk
ORIEL is a specialist centre of excellence that studies enterprise, entrepreneurship, innovation and economic development through a spatial lens. We are committed to delivering engaged and impactful research, seeking to influence research and practice and to have a positive impact on local communities as well as on organisations and society throughout the world. Our activities centre around three main themes:
ORIEL provides a platform for entrepreneurship, innovation and regional economic development, industry-informed research and knowledge engagement that focuses on and addresses the needs of public, private and third sector stakeholders. Members of ORIEL engage in local, national and international applied research on a range of issues, from regional economic development, innovation ecosystems, SMEs digital transformation and growth. Our research also addresses forward-thinking agendas and debates around technological advancement, in particular, the impact and implications of Artificial Intelligence for organisations, the economy, and society, as well as inclusivity and resilience.
We regularly publish articles on a wide range of global challenges, from climate change and economic inequality to public health and social justice. Our publications provide insight and analysis on these complex topics, and we hope they will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in staying informed about the latest developments in these critical areas.
