News
The latest news, blogs and events from Y-PERN
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.
Learn More… Reflecting on the local elections: a Y-PERN perspective
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.
Learn more Climate Talking Points on the agenda for Yorkshire and the Humber
Blogs
Reflecting on the voices of female entrepreneurs in shaping policy for York & North Yorkshire and beyond
8th May 2024
Dr Rebecca Kerr, Y-PERN Policy Fellow (York & North Yorkshire) takes a look at place-based approaches to supporting female entrepreneurship.
New forum to strengthen glue between South Yorkshire policymakers, academics & others
18th April 2024
In this blog, Y-PERN Policy Fellow Dr Dan Olner reflects on the launch of a new forum linking South Yorkshire policymakers,…
What does it mean to be an economist?
25th March 2024
Economics is sometimes still seen as being the preserve of an exclusive group of specialist experts; but to address the…
Hull & East Yorkshire Devolution: From consultation to relational engagement, action and change
31st January 2024
Y-PERN Policy Fellow Dr Juan Pablo Winter and University of Hull colleague Dr Gill Hughes argue that devolution for Hull and…
Y-PERN Briefing Note: What can we learn from the international evidence on devolution?
23rd January 2024
In this briefing, Dr Neil Barnett (Y-PERN Policy Fellow for Yorkshire & Humber Councils) takes a broad look at the…
Understanding alternative approaches to regional economic development in Yorkshire & the Humber
23rd January 2024
The best way approach to regional economic development is still a matter for debate and research, says Dr Richard Crisp…
Tougher benefit sanctions: another bout of policy amnesia?
8th January 2024
The government’s recent ‘Back to Work’ plan is discussed and critiqued in light of the available evidence by Y-PERN Policy…
The shape of things to come or mere months to something different?
8th January 2024
Significant economic challenges will face whichever party wins the next general election regardless of when it is held, says Professor…
The challenges of the 2023 Autumn Statement
8th January 2024
Dismal productivity, crumbling infrastructure and lack of inward investment are some of the key challenges facing the UK economy at…
Sharing power for meaningful and sustainable change
31st July 2023
Dr Juan Pablo Winter, Y-PERN Policy Fellow (Hull & East Yorkshire), and team invited policymakers, academics and people with lived…