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Call for Research Proposals: Contribute to Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales - LPIP Rural Wales The Rural Wales Local Policy and Innovation Partnership (Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales) invites applications from researchers in UK universities to carry out a short research project addressing an issue concerning the economy, society or culture of Rural Wales where stakeholders have identified a need for further data, evidence and/or analysis to support effective policy-making. […]

Call for Research Proposals Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales

Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.

Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj

13.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“˜ 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.

πŸ‘‰ Read the report: https://ow.ly/3vs250YcOrO

13.02.2026 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From Glossaries to Ground Game: What β€œInnovation” Really Means for Places, and Why the LPIP Matters

In this blog, Gerardo J. Arriaga‑Garcia explores how the LPIP programme helps move innovation from theory to meaningful impact.

https://ow.ly/ut9j50Y8FPh

13.02.2026 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎧 New episode drop!

β€œGerrin’ on wi’ it” celebrates the real, no‑nonsense 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.

πŸ”— https://ow.ly/U17W50YefHA

12.02.2026 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In recent weeks, claims of a β€œproductivity miracle” in some of the UK’s 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€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“˜ 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.

πŸ‘‰ Read the report: https://ow.ly/1HEh50YcO6S

12.02.2026 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From Glossaries to Ground Game: What β€œInnovation” Really Means for Places, and Why the LPIP Matters

In this blog, Gerardo J. Arriaga‑Garcia explores how the LPIP programme helps move innovation from theory to meaningful impact.

https://ow.ly/ut9j50Y8FPh

12.02.2026 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Engagement with policymakers and decision-makers across Wales has been a core element of Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales’ 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€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From Glossaries to Ground Game: What β€œInnovation” Really Means for Places, and Why the LPIP Matters

In this blog, Gerardo J. Arriaga‑Garcia explores how the LPIP programme helps move innovation from theory to meaningful impact.

https://ow.ly/ut9j50Y8FPh

11.02.2026 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Call for Research Proposals: Contribute to Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales - LPIP Rural Wales The Rural Wales Local Policy and Innovation Partnership (Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales) invites applications from researchers in UK universities to carry out a short research project addressing an issue concerning the economy, society or culture of Rural Wales where stakeholders have identified a need for further data, evidence and/or analysis to support effective policy-making. […]

Call for Research Proposals Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales

Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.

Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj

10.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A newly released LPIP report by Matt Lyons (City-REDI) and Stephen Brand (New Horizon Economics) examines how UK regions’ 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€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A newly released LPIP report by Matt Lyons (City-REDI) and Stephen Brand (New Horizon Economics) examines how UK regions’ 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€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A newly released LPIP report by Matt Lyons (City-REDI) and Stephen Brand (New Horizon Economics) examines how UK regions’ 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€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Call for Research Proposals: Contribute to Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales - LPIP Rural Wales The Rural Wales Local Policy and Innovation Partnership (Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales) invites applications from researchers in UK universities to carry out a short research project addressing an issue concerning the economy, society or culture of Rural Wales where stakeholders have identified a need for further data, evidence and/or analysis to support effective policy-making. […]

Call for Research Proposals Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales

Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.

Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj

03.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Regional Pathways to Net Zero: Energy and Emissions Intensities in the UK From 2015-2023

Matt Lyons and Stephen Brand have analysed how the UK’s 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€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Call for Research Proposals: Contribute to Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales - LPIP Rural Wales The Rural Wales Local Policy and Innovation Partnership (Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales) invites applications from researchers in UK universities to carry out a short research project addressing an issue concerning the economy, society or culture of Rural Wales where stakeholders have identified a need for further data, evidence and/or analysis to support effective policy-making. […]

Call for Research Proposals Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales

Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.

Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj

29.01.2026 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How far should UK research address government missions?

πŸ“… 28th January 2026
⏲️ 1-2pm
πŸ’» Online

https://ow.ly/33pC50Y1K2f

28.01.2026 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our latest analysis of UK energy and emissions intensities reveals something important:
Net zero is not just a technological challenge β€” it’s a spatial one.

Read the report - https://ow.ly/Ac7950Y3FVr

28.01.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 Launch‼️

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€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s 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 Swift’s new Pioneers Post article argues that social value has become too procedural and metric‑driven.

He calls for a return to purpose, participation, and long‑term system change, expanding on themes from his recent LPIP policy brief.

https://ow.ly/POpu50XZZ9n

27.01.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How far should UK research address government missions?

πŸ“… 28th January 2026
⏲️ 1-2pm
πŸ’» Online

https://ow.ly/33pC50Y1K2f

26.01.2026 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New report out today: Regional Pathways to Net Zero – Energy and Emissions Intensities in the UK (2015–2023).

Matt Lyons & Stephen Brand have analysed how the UK’s regions are progressing in decoupling economic growth.

Read the report - https://ow.ly/JIyf50Y3F8K

26.01.2026 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW BLOG‼️

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€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How far should UK research address government missions?

πŸ“… 28th January 2026
⏲️ 1-2pm
πŸ’» Online

https://ow.ly/33pC50Y1K2f

23.01.2026 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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