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The latest news, blogs and events from Y-PERN
Meet our new Policy Officer for Hull and East Yorkshire
Y-PERN is delighted to welcome Jack Hemingway to the team as Policy Officer for Hull and East Yorkshire. In this new role, Jack will be working to strengthen connections between academic research and the people and organisations shaping policy across the region. We sat down with Jack to find out what drew them to the role, how their experience has shaped their approach, and what advice they…
Learn More… Meet our new Policy Officer for Hull and East Yorkshire
New report highlights concerns and optimism shaping attitudes to devolution in Yorkshire and the Humber
This report by the Yorkshire and Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network (Y-PERN) provides a unique study of how devolution has affected relationships between Strategic Authorities (SAs) and Local Authorities (LAs) across Yorkshire and the Humber during a period of considerable political and policy change. Working in partnership with Yorkshire and Humber Councils, Y-PERN researchers…
“Gerrin’ on wi’ it” Podcast Episode Six
In this episode of “Gerrin’ on wit’ it”, Paul Hayes speaks with Kersten England CBE about how collaboration drives meaningful change across Yorkshire and the Humber. Kersten reflects on major moments in her long career within local government and contributing to local, regional, and national conversations to influence decision-making processes. These candid reflections provide examples…
Blogs
Co-producing Community Areas of Research Interest: A Novel Approach from Bradford
The Northern Growth Strategy: A pragmatic approach to pan-regional collaboration?
Mapping Evidence: A Doncaster Story of Making Evidence Digestible for Practice
Prototyping open econ tools
“Not Another Toolkit” Policy Session: Reflections on Policy, Power, and Participation
Neighbourhoods That Work: Why Hyper-Local, Resident-Led Action Deserves a Bigger Role in Regional Policy
The Status Quo is Not an Option: Reflections from the Yorkshire and Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network Conference 2025
Y-PERN R Workshop: Regional Economic Analysis Made Accessible
Refugee and Homelessness Policy: Deterrence versus Prevention
