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The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · 4d

Webinar alert!

🗳️ Will the kids be alright? Implementing 'Votes at 16'

An important discussion on one of the UK's most significant democratic reforms led by Y-PERN's Andy Mycock

📅 Wednesday, 29th October 2025 at 2pm

🔗 Register via Eventbrite: lnkd.in/ePcvuTNi

The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · 25d

The latest Y-PERN newsletter is packed with insights on community-led growth and knowledge mobilisation across Yorkshire & Humber.

Read September's edition: lnkd.in/eAUSkXTY]

Interested in community development, local governance, or knowledge exchange in Yorkshire & Humber? Subscribe today!

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Ant Breach @antbreach.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our new briefing is about the role of universities in their local economies.

The short version is - places don't need a university to be prosperous, but where cities have them they are sizable chunk of the local knowledge economy.

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Centre for Cities @centreforcities.bsky.social · Sep 4

🎓In ‘university towns’ students make up more than 10 per cent of the local population

In this context, our latest briefing sets out the role universities play in the local economies of different cities across the UK.

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Policy Leeds @policyleeds.bsky.social · Sep 2

There is still time to respond to the Leeds Local Plan consultation before it closes on 15 September.

Read our blog on the importance of evidence to inform planning so that places work for people and planet: medium.com/policy-leeds...

Respond to the consultation using the link in the post below.

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Policy Leeds @policyleeds.bsky.social · Aug 14

Read insights from our expert panel session in July on how we can plan for great places to live that also take into consideration the many pressures from crises in cost-of-living, health, energy and environment. And how research evidence can help with this.

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Power of planning: Making places that work

The UK is dealing with multiple crises across housing, health, climate, energy and biodiversity. All of these have implications for how we…

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The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Aug 11

🔔 Podcast alert!

Ep 5 of PlaceCast from ‪@lpiphub.bsky.social‬ explores the evolving relationship between academia & policymaking through the lens of place-based leadership.

Listen now to discover why aligning research with real-world policy needs is more critical than ever. tinyurl.com/mr3mzcc2

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The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Aug 6

Thank you to all that attended #YPERN2025 and to those who left us feedback.

The conference brought together an inspiring mix of people interested in advancing evidence-based policy in our region.

If you attended and would like to share your experience of the day please email [email protected]

The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Jul 15

"The message is clear: networks like Y-PERN are not just helpful—they’re essential. They enable collective action, deeper engagement, and better outcomes for all."

University of Huddersfield's Head of Policy Chris Hewson shares his insights from #YPERN2025 in our latest blog.
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The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Jul 14

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The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Jul 14

How do we collaborate to tackle challenges?

In a video from #YPERN2025, Engagement Director Kersten discusses how Y-PERN is driving inclusive growth in the region and the huge opportunities that #Devolution presents to get academics & policymakers working together.

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Kersten England and the importance of Y-PERN's research work

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The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Jul 9

In our latest blog Policy Fellow Pratichi Chatarjee highlights the housing challenges refugees face in West Yorkshire
following research at @huddersfielduni.bsky.social to help identify opportunities to better align asylum support with local homelessness prevention efforts

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The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Jul 8

We're delighted to present our #YPERN2025 conference video - hot from the videographers.

Can you spot yourself?

Two weeks ago, 200 people got together to discuss #policy, #people and #place and reflect on the last three years of Y-PERN's programme and the impact it has had.

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The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Jul 7

At #YPERN2025 we asked delegates to sum up in one word, what they see as the key opportunity for research-policy collaboration in a devolved Yorkshire.

This is what they said:

"Collaboration" and "skills" came out on top.

Do you agree with our delegates? Leave a comment below!

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The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Jul 4

#YPERN2025 showcased the transformative power of devolution in Yorkshire & Humber!

Thanks to all that attended! Re-live the day here: lnkd.in/evG8xEW5

With 15,000 academics working together with policymakers, we're not just talking about collaboration – we're delivering it.

The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Jun 30

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The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Jun 30

🎉 Our Y-PERN Impact Report is now live! 🎉

After 3 years of bridging academia and policy across #YorkshireAndHumber, we're proud to share our Impact Report: lnkd.in/ee5Rq-S5

Special thanks to all our university and policy partners who made this possible! 🤝

#YorkshireResearch #PolicyImpact

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The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Jun 30

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The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Jun 27

Policy challenge workshops were electric! ⚡

Academics, policymakers & other stakeholders from #YorkshireAndHumber collaborated on real regional challenges - collaborative problem-solving at its best.

The ideas emerging from these sessions could shape our future! #CollaborativeInnovation #YPERN2025

The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Jun 27

In our 2nd panel session at #YPERN2025 we discussed

- The importance of people, place and partnerships in driving policy change

- The value of the region's academics

- How to maximalise the opportunities to make better futures in #YorkshireAndHumber

And much more... #AcademicPolicyEngagement

The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Jun 27

Brilliant insights from our devolution session at #YPERN2025
We discussed:
- Opportunities for Mayors in #YorkshireAndHumber
- The need for local understanding
- The benefits of data
- Skills strategies and local business needs
- The importance of community-led research
Thanks to our speakers! 🙏

The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Jun 27

Powerful opening from #YPERN2025 Conference Chair Kersten England, alongside @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social Prof Tim Thornton, Councillor Carole Pattison and Harpreet Uppal MP.

We're asking "how do we involve our communities to develop strategies for the best future for #YorkshireAndHumber?"

The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Jun 27

🎯 It's conference day! #YPERN2025 is kicking off at The @hudunipress.bsky.social

Ready to explore how devolution is reshaping university-policy collaboration across Yorkshire & Humber?

#YPERN2025 #AcademicPolicy #YorkshireDevolution #PolicyEngagement

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The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Jun 23

📣Last week our Senior Programme Manager Kayleigh attended #ARMA2025.

In the 'devolution revolution' panel session she discussed Y-PERN's learnings for place based collaborations, the role of Policy Fellows, and considerations for future grant proposals that seek to connect research with #policy.

The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network. @y-pern.bsky.social · Jun 19

Discover how embedded Policy Fellow @danolner.bsky.social has collaborated with South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority in a blog originally posted by @sheffielduni.bsky.social

Data to make South Yorkshire an even better place: lnkd.in/dMruceqB

#PolicyEngagement #DataScience #EconomicGrowth

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