Publications

In October 2022, the Department for the Economy published its research programme “A 10X Economy - Research Programme 2022-23 and Beyond”. This highlights the key research areas as the department seeks to deliver on its 10X Economy Vision.

The department monitors recently published relevant research reports and, each quarter, produces a summary in the Research Digests for wider dissemination.

This circular provides information and guidance on further education (FE) grants and supersedes FE Circular 08/22.

Research carried out by Queen’s University Belfast assessing the impact of parental leave policies on a range of labour market outcomes for both men and women using the UK household longitudinal study for 12 consecutive waves, 2010-2021.

The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) is an international project which seeks to provide information on the entrepreneurial landscape of 49 countries in 2022.

The NI Local Growth Dashboard has been developed by Queen’s University Belfast in conjunction with the Enterprise Research Centre (ERC) and presents a number of growth metrics for start-ups and existing firms in Northern Ireland.

Research covering views of Northern Ireland SMEs towards environmental and social impacts has been developed by Queen’s University Belfast in conjunction with the Enterprise Research Centre (ERC).

Initial Teacher Training at NI HEIs – 2017/18 to 2021/22.

Enrolments at NI HEIs by equality categories – 2017/18 to 2021/22.

Enrolments at UK HEIs by country of institution and subject area – 2021/22.

Enrolments on HE courses at NI HEIs and NI FE colleges - 2017/18 to 2021/22.

Enrolments on HE courses at NI HEIs and NI FE colleges – 1992/93 to 2021/22.

NI domiciled students enrolled on HE courses in the UK and RoI - 2017/18 to 2021/22.

Following the receipt of a research proposal from Gordon Ingram Associates (GIA) as part of the department’s 10X Economy Open Call for research proposals in December 2022.  The Department for the E

The Department for the Economy funded the Fraser of AIlander Institute (FAI) at the University of Strathclyde to undertake independent research to investigate the potential for an offshore wind supply chain in Northern Ireland.

Higher Education Age Participation Index for Northern Ireland – 1998/99 to 2021/22.

In December 2021, DfE published the Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland – The Path to Net Zero Energy and one of the commitment statements within the Energy Strategy is: “We will produce a comprehensive energy evidence programme to inform policy decisions”.

The tables presents a range of analysis regarding enrolments and students in the Northern Ireland further education sector covering academic years 2017/18 to 2021/22.

A presentation outlining research around skills inequalities in older people (50+) in Northern Ireland.

Research project led by Energy and Utility Skills investigating the skills required for a transition to an advanced zero emission, indigenous diverse energy secure and circular economy in Northern Ireland.