53 interviews, multiple workshops and honest scrutiny of what's working and what needs to improve.
From embedded Policy Fellows to nearly £10 million leveraged for the region, our phase one evaluation demonstrates what we've learned and advises where we go next. Read the report: lnkd.in/emxi2qvm
🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert: "Gerrin' on wi' it" Episode Four is live!
In this episode, Paul Hayes spoke with Y-PERN Policy Fellow Dan Olner about what it's really like to work as both a university researcher and an embedded analyst within SYMCA.
Take a listen here: lnkd.in/e6TFKgYV
"What counts as evidence?"
In our latest blog, Faye Esat from HDRC Doncaster and Ben Russell from Get Doncaster Moving present a simple infographic that maps the different types of evidence that teams can use in their decision-making processes.
Have a read here: lnkd.in/erJuX3fK
📊Y-PERN's latest research exposes how abrupt move-on deadlines, fragmented responsibilities, and rental market discrimination create predictable pathways into destitution for newly recognised refugees at the very moment they need stability most.
📄 Read the full report: lnkd.in/evZTBqw2
New policy brief shows the transformative impact of universal free school meals 🍽️📚
✓ Enhanced readiness to learn
✓ Improved pupil wellbeing
✓ Notable improvements in attendance
✓ Reduced lateness
Read the full policy brief & Policy Fellow Rebecca's blog on the Y-PERN website. lnkd.in/ewPRSPab
A nice story by @yorkpress.bsky.social for Y-PERN Policy Fellow Rebecca Kerr at @york.ac.uk on her skills analysis work.
The report for York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority "says the region is well educated, but it suffers both skills shortages and a lack of skilled jobs"
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Are you a researcher, policymaker or professional working in the field of AI?
Sign up to this dedicated networking session on Speed networking: Artificial Intelligence to expand your network and build new relationships.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/speed-netw...
Join the latest UPEN online seminar to explore how universities might better understand and meet the needs of Strategic Authorities. Hear from representatives from South Yorkshire, West Midlands & East Midlands.
📆 29 Oct 2025
⏰ 12–1pm
🌐 Online
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi...
Includes a post by me about prototyping better open econ tools by testing/learning. "Do data work openly where we can. It will support collaboration and learning / will help build a shared sense of ground truth / will avoid wheel reinvention." Interested? Lemme know. y-pern.org.uk/blog/prototy...
22.10.2025 10:05 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Our October Newsletter is live!
🎓 Exciting developments in Yorkshire's HE & policy landscape!
📊 New labour market analysis for York and North Yorkshire
🗳️ Upcoming webinar on extending voting rights
📖 Blogs from our data expert on his latest project & YPIP's recent policy session
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A West Yorkshire Early Years Workforce Plan has been developed by Bradford Birth to 19 and West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Informed by researchers, including Y-PERN Policy Fellow Tom Haines-Doran, it aims to create huge improvements in Early Years provision across the region.
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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 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!
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.
🎓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.
Read more 👇
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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.
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.
medium.com/policy-leeds...
🔔 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
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 contact@y-pern.org.uk
"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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14.07.2025 14:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjN5...
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
➡️ lnkd.in/euKdc9Mz
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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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!
#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.
@westyorkshireca.bsky.social @yorkshireunis.bsky.social @ynymayor.bsky.social @mayorofwy.bsky.social @ukri.org @kerstenengland.bsky.social @andymycock1.bsky.social @danolner.bsky.social @ypip.bsky.social
30.06.2025 16:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🎉 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
Whoops! We did, thank you!
30.06.2025 11:50 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
