Case studies
Meet our new Policy Officer for Hull and East Yorkshire
By ypern
/ March 24, 2026
Y-PERN is delighted to welcome Jack Hemingway to the team as Policy Officer for Hull and East Yorkshire. In this…
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New report highlights concerns and optimism shaping attitudes to devolution in Yorkshire and the Humber
By ypern
/ March 16, 2026
This report by the Yorkshire and Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network (Y-PERN) provides a unique study of how devolution…
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“Gerrin’ on wi’ it” Podcast Episode Six
By ypern
/ March 10, 2026
In this episode of “Gerrin’ on wit’ it”, Paul Hayes speaks with Kersten England CBE about how collaboration drives meaningful…
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“Gerrin’ on wi’ it” Podcast Episode Five
By ypern
/ March 3, 2026
In this episode of Gerrin’ on wi’ it, Paul Hayes sits down with community leader Kate Macdonald to explore what…
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Universal Free School Meals Pilot Delivers “Far More Than Food,” University of York Research Finds
By ypern
/ March 2, 2026
Y-PERN Policy Fellow Dr Rebecca Kerr co-authors the qualitative evaluation of City of York Council’s ‘York Hungry Minds’ pilot, finding…
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“Gerrin’ on wi’ it” Podcast Episode Four
By ypern
/ February 24, 2026
“My knowledge of regional policy is night and day different now” – an academic embedded in South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined…
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Understanding Impact, Building for the Future: Evaluating Y-PERN’s Phase One
By ypern
/ February 24, 2026
Written by Kersten England CBE DL Throughout my career in local government – 14 years as a Chief Executive -…
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“Gerrin’ on wi’ it” Podcast Episode Three
By ypern
/ February 17, 2026
“Collaboration is essential for research to be useful and responsive” – Yorkshire academics embracing cross-sector working In this episode of…
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New project to develop Areas of Research Interest for the West Yorkshire Combined Authority
By ypern
/ February 13, 2026
Areas of Research Interest for the West Yorkshire Combined Authority are being developed to better connect regional data, evidence and…
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“Gerrin’ on wi’ it” Podcast Episode Two
By ypern
/ February 9, 2026
In episode 2 of Gerrin’ On Wi’ It, Andy Mycock talks with Dr Peter O’Brien, Executive Director of Yorkshire Universities,…
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