We work closely with clients to ensure that our research work is focused upon your needs. We are particularly skilled in collecting and synthesising research data into accessible and user-friendly research outputs (which include summary reports, detailed reviews and supporting multi-media applications). We can help you by collecting and analysing research data through a variety of approaches including focus groups, interviews, online surveys and digital storytelling methods. Our reporting on research commissions is designed to be accessible and useful. Take a look at some of the outputs from our recent work below.
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National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC): Technical Skills Audit |
In 2008 the National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC) carried out a national technical skills audit in order to collate industry-relevant data on behalf of a sector that was short of skilled employees; this report presents an update of that survey. Research Toolkit devised an online survey and administered and analysed the data collected from it as part of this national update.
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Beyond the Boundaries: the impact of Aimhigher in Leeds |
This is a research project about the history, development and impact of one Aimhigher programme, Aimhigher Leeds. The textbook produced as part of this work attempted to capture some of the richness, intensity and determination of its workers, co-ordinators and managers' experiences, as they endeavoured to make sure that the children of one major northern city had all the support, encouragement and resources they needed to aim for their highest possible attainment levels. This research project was funded by Aimhigher Leeds (2009).
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Summary report
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Commercial Awareness: what it means to employers and students |
A research project focusing upon a pilot study exploring views, perceptions and understandings of the term commercial awareness. It draws upon data from a number of sources: research and practitioner-based literature, interviews with graduate employers, and interviews/discussions with current University students. This research work was commissioned by the National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship (2008).
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Full report
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How do they picture themselves now? |
A survey of graduates from the Yorkshire and Humber region exploring career aspirations and employment. This survey work was conducted on behalf of Graduates Yorkshire (2007).
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Executive summary
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Entrepreneurial intentions survey |
This substantial research project surveyed over 7,000 University students in the North of England, seeking their views on their entrepreneurial intentions. This project was funded by the Centre for Graduate Entrepreneurship in Yorkshire (2007).
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Full report