@WindsorGeorge

Data and Research. Ex @TechNation; @nesta_uk & former PhD researcher, migration and entrepreneurship, @lborouniversity. Views my own.

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Joined April 2012
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On the subject of data science standards & skills, kudos is due to @JMateosGarcia and @WindsorGeorge, then of @nesta_uk, who helped set this ball rolling back in 2015. nesta.org.uk/report/analytic…

Analytic Britain: Securing the right skills for the data-driven economy

This joint policy briefing from Nesta and Universities UK draws on two research reports on the state of supply and demand for analytical skills in the UK to make recommendations on how to upgrade...

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Stian Westlake
@stianwestlake23 Jul 2020
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This 2019 report from our partners @royalsociety sets out the situation nicely – and calls for a professional framework for data science and a system of accreditation for courses. royalsociety.org/-/media/pol… (4/6)
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Tech Nation@TechNation10 Jun 2020
From January to the end of May, UK tech companies raised $5.3bn (£4.2bn), compared to a total raised in the rest of Europe of $4.1bn.  Read the full report compiled with @dealroomco for the Digital Economy Council technation.io/news/uk-tech-r…
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George Windsor retweeted
Tech Nation@TechNation17 Mar 2020
📣 The Tech Nation Report is out. UK tech is scaling; it's 3rd in the world for VC investment, and employs 2.93m people. We explore UK tech for a changing world. Read more in the Tech Nation Report 2020 - hot off the press 🔥 #WeAreTechNation technation.io/report2020
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Superbly practice driven #TTC2020 event this morning from @techcharterUK - now @RussShaw1 @JdR_Tech @Jenstandish1 and Gill Wylie @LBGplc answering the big question - where are we going next?
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George Windsor retweeted
Tech Nation@TechNation30 Dec 2019
2019: a year in review We couldn't be prouder of our busiest year yet. 2019 saw us support: 🚀649 tech companies 💡9,200+ aspiring entrepreneurs 🎓380+ alumni companies ✈️800+ Tech Nation Visa (Tier 1) applicants 📈£20m+ of Gross Value Add to the economy technation.io/news/2019-a-ye…
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Ready for #TechIntel2019 with @TelB2BEvents on the #WeAreTechNation stand celebrating tech for social good
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UK tech has now overtaken the US for foreign investment per capita, tap into the trends with @TechNation and @dealroomco Insights technation.io/news/us-and-as…
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Superb panel at @TechNation A bright tech future - passionately discussing the need for authenticity of tech companies for employee retention @isoworg @Sathnam @ruthpenfold @SarahMintey #wearetechnation tech nation.io/bright-tech-future
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Holly Rafique@hoollyywood11 Jun 2019
We need nudging activities eg gender neutral job descriptions/adverts to stimulate a truly inclusive work environment @WindsorGeorge this is something that @IzzieChapman and I are always pushing for - particularly to recruiters #CogX19 #futureofworkandeducation @TechmumsHQ
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The UK’s future migration system will be ‘a single, skills-based immigration system built around the talent and expertise people can bring, rather than where they come from’ Javid will announce bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-4…

Immigration: White Paper sets out post-Brexit rules for migrants

Tens of thousands of migrants could come to the UK to work for up to a year under proposed new rules.

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Changes to the Tier 1 (Investor) visa could have significant and positive implications for #startup and #scaleup finance in the UK. Will be telling to see how this plays out in a system where the economic impact of migration is more closely monitored.
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At @nesta_uk Creative Industries Policy & Evidence Centre launch - an exciting and groundbreaking initiative in which @TechNation are proud industry partners
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#UpscaleBook is hitting the headlines - pre-order your copy now at technation.io/upscale-the-bo…
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Scaling up? Take a look at @TechNation 's #UpscaleBook - Jobs a good'un
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We choose to scale a tech company, not because it is easy, but because it is hard. #UpscaleBook #WeAreTechNation
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Great panel at the @ONS Data Capability Awards 2018 - focusing on the impact and potential of research data including @bankofengland & @resfoundation #ONSDC18
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A sobering stat unearthed in @TechNation research released today on Diversity and Inclusion - Over the last 20 years the % of women on tech boards has remained the same, despite public attention and interventions from companies and government. technation.io/insights/diver…
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OneTech's mission is to help 200 female and BAME-led start-ups grow - @TechNation research tells us why this is needed, and the economic benefits of diversity in tech standard.co.uk/tech/capital-… technation.io/insights/diver…
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Tech directors on internationally diverse boards raise 453% more capital investment on average, than those that aren't. Find out more in our new report on Diversity and Inclusion technation.io/insights/diver… @TechNation #WeAreTechNation
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We hear that the global AI economy is booming - but what does that actually mean? @TechNation ‘s @HSorotos explores with partners @datadotworld #Wearetechnation
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