π New LPIP Hub Report Released
Our latest evidence review by Dr Vicky Ward and Elizabeth Goodyear highlights what really drives successful place based research partnerships.
π Read the report: https://ow.ly/3vs250YcOrO
13.02.2026 12:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
From Glossaries to Ground Game: What βInnovationβ Really Means for Places, and Why the LPIP Matters
In this blog, Gerardo J. ArriagaβGarcia explores how the LPIP programme helps move innovation from theory to meaningful impact.
https://ow.ly/ut9j50Y8FPh
13.02.2026 09:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
π§ New episode drop!
βGerrinβ on wiβ itβ celebrates the real, noβnonsense collaboration happening across Yorkshire & the Humber β from universities to local authorities to communities. The series shares honest stories of what makes partnership working actually work.
π https://ow.ly/U17W50YefHA
12.02.2026 17:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Public data for the public good: working with Ombudsman Schemes
25th February 26 | 12pm
Join UPEN's webinar to find out how others have accessed this data and how you can engage with ombudsman offices as a researcher.
Register: https://ow.ly/NyQV50YcG0N
12.02.2026 16:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
In recent weeks, claims of a βproductivity miracleβ in some of the UKβs northern cities have sparked lively debate.
This new LPIP blog from Bec Riley digs into the data, challenges and highlights why success stories often overlook the complex realities.
https://ow.ly/qOkx50YenBU
12.02.2026 15:30 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
π New Evidence Review: Place Based Research Partnerships
Proud to share a new LPIP Hub report by Dr Vicky Ward and Elizabeth Goodyear exploring what enables successful place based research partnerships.
π Read the report: https://ow.ly/1HEh50YcO6S
12.02.2026 12:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
From Glossaries to Ground Game: What βInnovationβ Really Means for Places, and Why the LPIP Matters
In this blog, Gerardo J. ArriagaβGarcia explores how the LPIP programme helps move innovation from theory to meaningful impact.
https://ow.ly/ut9j50Y8FPh
12.02.2026 08:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Engagement with policymakers and decision-makers across Wales has been a core element of Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Walesβ activities over the past 18 months.
Their work focuses on regenerative economic development and the Net Zero transition.
https://ow.ly/Hb5g50Ycap9
11.02.2026 18:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
From Glossaries to Ground Game: What βInnovationβ Really Means for Places, and Why the LPIP Matters
In this blog, Gerardo J. ArriagaβGarcia explores how the LPIP programme helps move innovation from theory to meaningful impact.
https://ow.ly/ut9j50Y8FPh
11.02.2026 12:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A newly released LPIP report by Matt Lyons (City-REDI) and Stephen Brand (New Horizon Economics) examines how UK regionsβ GVA is becoming decoupled from energy inputs and emissions.
Read our new blog breaking the report down into four key points - https://ow.ly/nbtP50Y81lM
06.02.2026 09:00 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A newly released LPIP report by Matt Lyons (City-REDI) and Stephen Brand (New Horizon Economics) examines how UK regionsβ GVA is becoming decoupled from energy inputs and emissions.
Read our new blog breaking the report down into four key points - https://ow.ly/nbtP50Y81lM
05.02.2026 08:00 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Data in Place - 18th February 2026
Join us & Katie Cooper for Data in Place: Good practice in using imperfect data effectively.
Katie is a Regional Senior Analyst at ONS Local, supporting local leaders with data, statistics to inform evidence-based decision-making.
https://ow.ly/W6pW50Y8C6S
04.02.2026 16:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A newly released LPIP report by Matt Lyons (City-REDI) and Stephen Brand (New Horizon Economics) examines how UK regionsβ GVA is becoming decoupled from energy inputs and emissions.
Read our new blog breaking the report down into four key points - https://ow.ly/nbtP50Y81lM
04.02.2026 12:00 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Regional Pathways to Net Zero: Energy and Emissions Intensities in the UK From 2015-2023
Matt Lyons and Stephen Brand have analysed how the UKβs regions are progressing in decoupling economic growth from energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Read the report - https://ow.ly/SABv50Y3FZm
30.01.2026 16:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A Learning Journey on Building Cohesive, Powerful Communities
Dr Angela Jeffery, Co-Chair of Birmingham Citizens, discusses her research interests what she is working on for the LPIP Hub.
https://ow.ly/s3CR50Y4HPc
30.01.2026 09:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A Learning Journey on Building Cohesive, Powerful Communities
Dr Angela Jeffery, Co-Chair of Birmingham Citizens, discusses her research interests what she is working on for the LPIP Hub.
https://ow.ly/s3CR50Y4HPc
29.01.2026 08:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
How far should UK research address government missions?
π
28th January 2026
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https://ow.ly/33pC50Y1K2f
28.01.2026 18:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Our latest analysis of UK energy and emissions intensities reveals something important:
Net zero is not just a technological challenge β itβs a spatial one.
Read the report - https://ow.ly/Ac7950Y3FVr
28.01.2026 17:00 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Close-up view of an open book with pages fanned out against a soft blurred background.
LPIP Fellow Sophie Cloutterbuck invites you to her online Book LaunchβΌοΈ
Sophie has co-authored a chapter in, "Community Engaged Learning in Higher Education: A Decolonial Approach to Experiential Learning", a book that speaks to educators, researchers, and policymakers.
https://ow.ly/hhPf50XZYut
28.01.2026 17:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A Learning Journey on Building Cohesive, Powerful Communities
Dr Angela Jeffery, Co-Chair of Birmingham Citizens, discusses her research interests what she is working on for the LPIP Hub.
https://ow.ly/s3CR50Y4HPc
28.01.2026 12:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Letβs wake the sleeping giant of social change: procurement
EXPERT INSIGHT: How and where public money is spent is too often regarded as a back-office procedure, rather than the frontline instrument of social change that it should be, says Mark Swift.
Mark Swiftβs new Pioneers Post article argues that social value has become too procedural and metricβdriven.
He calls for a return to purpose, participation, and longβterm system change, expanding on themes from his recent LPIP policy brief.
https://ow.ly/POpu50XZZ9n
27.01.2026 16:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
How far should UK research address government missions?
π
28th January 2026
β²οΈ 1-2pm
π» Online
https://ow.ly/33pC50Y1K2f
26.01.2026 18:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
New report out today: Regional Pathways to Net Zero β Energy and Emissions Intensities in the UK (2015β2023).
Matt Lyons & Stephen Brand have analysed how the UKβs regions are progressing in decoupling economic growth.
Read the report - https://ow.ly/JIyf50Y3F8K
26.01.2026 12:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
NEW BLOGβΌοΈ
Elizabeth Goodyear discusses her insights from the PRISM Conference and how the sessions reinforced why PRISMs are critical to embedding professional standards.
https://ow.ly/St9X50Y0uZl
26.01.2026 09:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
How far should UK research address government missions?
π
28th January 2026
β²οΈ 1-2pm
π» Online
https://ow.ly/33pC50Y1K2f
23.01.2026 18:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Join us on 18th February 2026 for Data in Place.
Bringing together researchers, analysts, policy professionals and practitioners to explore how data can be accessed, used and maximised more effectively to support better decision-making.
Book your place - https://ow.ly/Ozjr50XGhmm
23.01.2026 18:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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