Monika Antal Devolving health powers and investment to local areas is key to tackling a “burning platform” of health and economic inequalities between Yorkshire and other parts of the UK, according to a powerful white paper published today. The white paper argues that meaningful devolution that allows local leaders to lead is the best way to tackle …
This op ed was originally published online by Yorkshire Post on 19 February 2024: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/yorkshire-is-a-paradox-of-world-class-assets-and-widening-inequalities-dr-peter-obrien-4520710 Dr Peter O’Brien, Executive Director of YU Yorkshire has a truly world renowned brand – a fantastic region, full of potential, vibrant culture and great assets – not least the 12 higher education institutions who make up Yorkshire Universities. But …
A trailblazing Yorkshire-based project, which includes a new data portal giving communities vital information, and major climate change initiative, has secured £5m funding. The project, the only one to be funded in England, and one of just four in the UK to be awarded UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) investment, will be delivered between now …
Steph Morris, YU Associate Directing more research & innovation (R&I) funding into under-funded and economically under-performing parts of the UK, without making other related interventions and investments, is a flawed recipe to address regional inequalities Public investment in R&I is designed to stimulate, unlock and drive innovation, leading to higher productivity and economic growth. There …
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Marina Tapley, Yorkshire Universities Between September and November 2023, Policy Connect and the Skills Commission conducted a Call for Evidence to support a new inquiry ‘Skills 2030 – A World-class Skills System’. The Commission is working to develop a set of recommendations that build cross-party consensus for the reforms needed for the skills system to …
Yuki Gauchan and Monika Antal, Yorkshire Universities On 1 December 2023, jointly with the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission (YHCC) and the UPP Foundation we hosted a Multi-University Challenge Day on sustainability. The event showcased the power of collaboration among students from across the twelve universities in Yorkshire. Working together, they generated innovative ideas on a challenge …
Professor Jamie Morgan, Leeds Beckett University The last general election took place in December 2019, and government must call another one within five years or Parliament is automatically dissolved, and the latest that can happen is 17 December 2024, which means the latest an election can be held is the end of January 2025. Given …
Dr Peter O’Brien, YU Executive Director Last Wednesday’s Autumn Statement saw the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, and the Treasury, publish a raft of documents that introduced new interventions designed to boost growth, or to report on complex policy challenges where the Government had commissioned research to investigate or had sought external advice. One …
