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Peter Dickinson is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Employment Research (IER) at the University of Warwick, where he joined as a Senior Research Fellow in 2017. His research spans the entire learning and skills agenda, with particular expertise in local labour markets, productivity, and inclusive growth.
Dickinson specializes in the intersection of skills development and economic outcomes, with research covering schools, further education, higher education, alternative provision, pupils and young people with SEND, apprenticeships, green skills, digital skills, NEET issues, financial and pastoral support, employer co-funding, employability and transferable skills. His work consistently bridges academic research with practical policy application across multiple sectors and governance levels.
His recent publications and projects demonstrate strong trends toward addressing the challenges of the green transition and digital transformation in the workforce. The research shows increasing focus on future skills needs, particularly in agricultural and horticultural sectors, green economy development, and digital inclusion initiatives. His work often employs mixed-methods approaches combining quantitative analysis with qualitative insights from employers and policymakers.
Dickinson maintains active research funding from diverse sources including the European Commission (HE bridges 5.0 project), national government departments, local authorities, and third sector organizations. His current projects span multiple domains including digital inclusion in Coventry, agricultural workforce development, social mobility, and green skills across various regions.
As a supervisor and collaborator, Dickinson works extensively with PhD students and early-career researchers, particularly through large collaborative projects. His supervision style emphasizes practical policy relevance alongside academic rigor, preparing students for careers in both academic and policy-oriented research environments. His extensive project portfolio provides numerous opportunities for students to engage with real-world policy challenges.
Dickinson's research group operates through the Institute for Employment Research, collaborating with various research centers across the University of Warwick and internationally. His work frequently involves multi-institutional teams addressing complex skills and labor market challenges from interdisciplinary perspectives.
