Publications

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).

UCAS applicants and accepted applicants - 2013/14 to 2022/23.

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.

This plan outlines work progressed across both the department and partner organisations and sets out the work schedule that will be undertaken over the next year.

This publication provides the data from Higher education statistical fact sheets available in open data format.

The Careers Service has published "Spotlight on Economics", the latest in a series of subject-based career guides. This publication showcases the benefits of studying economics and the wide range of careers options the subject opens up.

The Department for the Economy committed in Action 20 of the Energy Strategy 2022 Action Plan to “carry out a cost/benefit analysis of electricity and gas smart meters” in Northern Ireland which was completed in December 2022.

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 Apprenticeships in NI Fact Sheet provides a summary of the DfE funded apprenticeships. Provision ranges from Level 2 apprenticeships up to Level 7 Higher Level Apprenticeships.

Guidance for FE colleges on timetabling requirements.

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.