Hull, East Yorkshire & the Humber
The latest news, blogs and events from across Hull, East Yorkshire and the Humber
Boosting academic evidence in policymaking
A £5.9 million fund has been awarded to universities in Yorkshire and the Humber, which jointly co-lead a national network aimed at enhancing place-based academic policy engagement. The £5.9 million award to Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) provides a fantastic opportunity to draw out Y-PERN’s valuable learnings in co-production with UPEN on matters such as the diverse role a policy fellow plays, and the unique contributions of…
Hull and East Yorkshire Regional Report
The election of a new mayor for Hull and East Yorkshire, Luke Campbell, is an important moment for the region. Y-PERN and the University of Hull have a strong track record of working with East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Hull City Council, and the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority. Both the University of Hull and Yorkshire Universities have underlined…
Y-PERN 2025 Conference: Bridging Academia and Policymaking
Register now for your ticket for the Y-PERN 2025 Conference on June 27th at the Oastler Building in Huddersfield! We invite scholars, policymakers, and community leaders to engage in vital discussions surrounding academic-policy collaboration aimed at regional development. The conference will bring together leading academics, policymakers, and practitioners to explore innovative approaches to incorporating academic…
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Blogs
Universities collaborating for the good of our regions is fast becoming a policy imperative
The Labour Government, the King’s Speech and a new path to devolution?
Y-PERN Briefing Note: What can we learn from the international evidence on devolution?
Hull & East Yorkshire Devolution: From consultation to relational engagement, action and change
Understanding alternative approaches to regional economic development in Yorkshire & the Humber
