Science of Cities Seminar

After a great start of the interdisciplinary “Science of Cities” Seminar, next week (19 January, 4pm) we are delighted to announce another high-level talk on how to make cities more liveable and by Steven Rose, head of Strategic Research of Birmingham City Council (further details below). Look forward to seeing many of you there.

Date: 19th Jan 2017, 4-5pm

Speaker: Steven Rose, Head of Strategic Research of Birmingham City Council

Location: Room S0.10 (Social Sciences Building)

Title: How do we create a Vital City of 1.1 million happy and healthy people by provoking both physical and social activity as part of people’s daily lives? 

Abstract:

In my talk I will explore the social, physical and environmental challenges the City of Birmingham faces. I will illustrate inspirational examples of how to overcome these challenges from across the globe. Finally, I will weave in opportunities for practical innovation, experimentation and collaboration as I proposed Birmingham as the field laboratory in setting out on a journey to become a leading Vital City.

Bio:

Steve Rose is the Head of Insight at Birmingham City Council. He is a strategic thinker, social innovator and problem solver. A geography graduate from the University of Leeds, his early career was in the private sector with Great Universal Stores and Avon Cosmetics researching customer behaviour. The last 14 years have been in public service working in the civil service, policing and local government. His career has always focused on analytics and building evidence using research techniques. In his current role he heads up a Strategic Research and Customer Insight function to deliver a programme of work that delivers £millions of benefit to the City Council.