Yorkshire and Humber Policy and Engagement Research Network (Y-PERN) Publishes Evaluation Report
Understanding Impact, Building for the Future: Evaluating Y-PERN’s Phase One
Policy Engagement
The York Policy Engine: Regional growth, collaboration and community
Speech by Dr Peter O’Brien to the University of York and The York Policy Engine (TYPE) Catalyst Dinner, at the Guildhall, York, on Tuesday 10 February 2026. Good evening. Thank you for the opportunity to say a few words about the unique value that The York Policy Engine (TYPE) and the University of York bring …
The Northern Growth Strategy: A pragmatic approach to pan-regional collaboration?
Dr Peter O’Brien, YU Executive Director The 2025 Budget Statement, published last November, provided details on the Northern Growth Corridor. In advance of the Budget, news emerged about the appointment of Tom Riordan, as the Government’s first envoy for northern growth, who will work with Mayors, Ministers, businesses, universities and other partners to create an …
Yorkshire Universities welcomes Northern Powerhouse Rail announcement
On Wednesday 14 January, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander announced plans for the Northern Powerhouse Rail. Yorkshire Universities (YU) has today welcomed the announcement by Government of new investment in transport infrastructure in Yorkshire, as part of a broader economic growth plan for the North of …
YU response to the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Growth Plan consultation
Yorkshire Universities (YU) has responded to the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Growth Plan consultation and welcomes that the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority has invited public comments on the draft Plan. Read the YU response to the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Growth Plan consultation here.
Yorkshire Universities responds to the Autumn Budget
On Wednesday 26 November, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves presented the Autumn Budget. The Budget confirmed that Government will work closely with local leaders, universities, and Northern businesses on the Northern Growth Corridor to grow the economy and attract inward investment, with a plan for the Corridor to be set out by early …
Impact in Yorkshire: The Proposed Levy on International Student Fees
Background In May 2025, the UK Government published the Immigration White Paper, “Restoring Control over the Immigration System”. A policy proposed in this paper was a 6% levy on international student fees, to be “reinvested into the higher education and skills system.”The Immigration White Paper Technical Annex projected the impact that this price rise would …
Higher Education Compact to strengthen collaboration and drive regional growth
A new Higher Education Compact has been signed by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and higher education institutes in York and West Yorkshire. The Compact represents a commitment between the region’s higher education institutes (HEIs) and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to work together to stimulate inclusive economic growth, drive innovation, and enhance social and …
£3.4m funding secured for cross-regional AI Research Development Network
The AI Research Development Network (AI.RDN+) A joint project by the University of Leeds and Aston University has been awarded £3.4m by the Research England Development Fund to set up a network to assess publicly available artificial intelligence (AI) tools for PhD research. The AI Research Development Network (AI.RDN+) will bring together 20 universities from …
Y-PERN 2025 Conference Delivers Breakthrough Collaboration Between Yorkshire’s Academic and Policy Leaders
This article was originally published by the Yorkshire Policy Engagement Research Network (Y-PERN). Major regional summit showcases innovative partnership model driving economic growth and social impact across Yorkshire and Humber The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network (Y-PERN) successfully hosted its 2025 conference at the University of Huddersfield, bringing together leading academics, policymakers, …