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Strategic research partnership between University of Leeds and Leeds City Council set out in new framework
This blog was originally posted by Policy Leeds on Medium.com Photo by Leeds City Council. The University of Leeds and Leeds City Council have launched a new framework setting out how they will work together to mobilise the research expertise of the University to address the challenges faced by Leeds City Council and the city. … Read more
Y-PERN: Place-based policy that is grounded in evidence, developed in partnership
Y-PERN is transforming the way academic researchers and knowledge exchange experts in the 12 Yorkshire and Humber universities work in partnership with policymakers in the region. The deepening of devolution across our region presents a unique opportunity to co-create evidence based policies that bring real benefits to communities. Take a look at Y-PERN’s 4-page summary … Read more
Report heralds ‘New Era for Female Entrepreneurship’ in North Yorkshire
Despite facing unique challenges, female entrepreneurs are at the forefront of creating innovative solutions and spearheading sustainable development in York and North Yorkshire – according to the findings of a new report.
New Music Industry Network Launched for Creatives in West Yorkshire
Connecting creative musical talent with regional opportunities is the aim of a new network delivered by Y-PERN partners Leeds Conservatoire and West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA).
Action plan to tackle climate crisis has support from Yorkshire’s leaders
A comprehensive plan for Yorkshire and the Humber to respond to the climate and nature crises has received unanimous support from leaders of the region’s 15 local authorities and mayors of combined authorities.
New report says ‘universities need to be embedded as key partners with MCAs and local authorities’
Universities UK (UUK) has published its Higher Education and Research Blueprint which sets out a package of reform, aiming to stabilise, mobilise and then maximise the contribution of UK universities to economic growth and widening opportunity for all.
South Yorkshire Innovation Programme (SYIP) launched to help business innovate and grow
SYIP will provide opportunities for businesses to engage in and benefit from innovation-led growth, driving innovation led-activities. It will build upon a successful track record of delivering innovation support to SMEs in the region.
Yorkshire and the Humber’s carbon story can be a positive one says Climate Commission
Yorkshire and the Humber can reach net zero in 15 years, generating billions in co-benefits for people, nature, and the economy – according to a report by Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission (a Y-PERN partner).
Reflections and lessons learned from the Hull Truth Poverty Commission
On Monday 8 July 2024 a unique gathering of policymakers and those with lived experience of poverty came together to reflect on a shared journey of change and celebrate progress made.
Introducing Y-PERN Policy Fellow Dr Peter Mukarumbwa
Dr. Peter Mukarumbwa is the Y-PERN Policy Fellow for West Yorkshire, helping to enhance the contribution of academic research to support evidence-based policymaking across the region.
Enhancing the Student Civic Experience: A Roadmap to Empower Students
Universities across the UK should embed a ‘truly civic’ approach that equips all students as lifelong active citizens through formal learning, campus activities, and community engagement, according to a new report jointly produced by the Civic University Network and the UPP Foundation.
Introducing Y-PERN Policy Fellow Pratichi Chatterjee
Dr Pratichi Chatterjee is Y-PERN Policy Fellow for West Yorkshire (based at the University of Huddersfield) and facilitates engagement between academics, policymakers and the community around housing in the region.
Kersten England CBE joins Y-PERN
With her wealth of experience in local government leadership, Kersten will help to convene academic-policy engagement networks and co-steer Y-PERN’s strategic direction more broadly.
Reflecting on the local elections: a Y-PERN perspective
Y-PERN’s Chief Policy Fellow, Dr Andy Mycock reflects on the mayoral and local election results in Yorkshire and the Humber and what it could mean for Y-PERN and YPIP’s ongoing mission.
Opportunity: Y-PERN Policy Fellow role
Y-PERN is recruiting a new Policy Fellow based at the University of Bradford’s School of Management to become a key part of our team changing the way academics and policy makers collaborate.
Climate Talking Points on the agenda for Yorkshire and the Humber
In an election year in which climate policies are a key issue, the Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission (a Y-PERN partner) is helping voters to cut through the noise.
Making a difference on inclusive growth and sustainability: YPIP launches
Reflecting on the recent launch of the Yorkshire and Humber Policy Innovation Partnership (YPIP)– funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as part of the wider Local Policy Innovation Partnerships (LPIPs) programme to address regional inequalities around the UK.
Key report sets out plan to tackle regional health inequalities
Devolving health powers and investment to local areas is key to tackling health and economic inequalities between Yorkshire and other parts of the UK, according to the findings of a new white paper.
Trailblazing Yorkshire Based Project Linking Academics With Policymakers And Communities Awarded £5m Funding
A trailblazing Yorkshire-based project, which includes a new data portal giving communities vital information, and major climate change initiative, has secured £5m funding.
Introducing Y-PERN Joint Policy Fellows Elizabeth Sanderson and Jamie Redman
Elizabeth Sanderson and Dr Jamie Redman are joint Policy Fellows for South Yorkshire, responsible for connecting academic research and policymaking in the sub-region.
Introducing Y-PERN Policy Fellow Juan Pablo Winter
Juan is Y-PERN Policy Fellow for Hull, East Yorkshire & the Humber, and facilitates academic policy and community engagement in the region
Introducing Y-PERN Policy Fellow Chau M. Chu
Dr Chau M. Chu is the Policy Fellow for West Yorkshire and provides data and quantitative analyses for West Yorkshire Combined Authority to support the delivery of strategic local plans.
Introducing Y-PERN Policy Fellow Rebecca Kerr – York & North Yorkshire
Dr Rebecca Kerr is Y-PERN Policy Fellow for York and North Yorkshire, helping to foster relationships between the new combined mayoral authority and academics, with a particular focus on understanding challenges and barriers faced by female entrepreneurs in the sub-region.
Introducing Y-PERN Policy Fellow Tom Haines-Doran – West Yorkshire
Dr Tom Haines-Doran is Y-PERN Policy Fellow for West Yorkshire, helping to foster relationships between the combined mayoral authority and academics, with particular research interests in the informal economy, future of work and childcare.
Introducing Y-PERN Policy Fellow Neil Barnett – Yorkshire & the Humber
Neil Barnett is Y-PERN Policy Fellow for Yorkshire & Humber Councils, helping local policy-makers negotiate an increasingly complex set of governing arrangements around the devolution agenda.
Coastal communities at the heart of research
The University of Hull’s commitment to working with, and to the benefit of, local and coastal communities continues with new projects bringing creative community engagement to people in Skipsea and Cowden.
Introducing Y-PERN Policy Fellow Dan Olner – South Yorkshire
Dr Dan Olner is Y-PERN Policy Fellow for South Yorkshire, helping to foster relationships between the combined mayoral authority and academics, with particular research interests in spatial economics.
Introducing The Y-PERN Chief Policy Fellow – Andy Mycock
Dr Andy Mycock is Y-PERN Chief Policy Fellow, providing overall strategic leadership of the programme and coordination of the team of Y-PERN policy fellows across the region.
The Final Piece Of The Devolution Jigsaw – Hull & East Yorkshire
Last Wednesday’s Autumn Statement saw the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, and the Treasury, publish a raft of documents that introduced new interventions designed to boost growth, or to report on complex policy challenges where the Government had commissioned research to investigate or had sought external advice.
