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Yorkshire Universities and Barnsley Council launch joint project to explore use of AI in public services

On Wednesday 4 November, Yorkshire Universities and Barnsley Council launched a collaborative project to explore the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in public services and better understand residents’ expectations. Teams of students and graduates from the University of Bradford, Leeds Beckett University and Leeds Trinity University will generate new evidence-informed insights to support the …

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Yorkshire Universities responds to the Autumn Budget 2026

On Wednesday 28 October, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, presented the Autumn Budget 2026. Amidst a wide range of measures, the Budget 2026 confirmed that Government will devolve further spending powers to regional mayors, backed by a dedicated £1.5 billion borrowing facility to drive growth and prosperity in their regions. A £285 million …

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Connecting research to regional policy challenges: Developing West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Areas of Research Interest

Areas of Research Interest will soon be published for West Yorkshire Combined Authority that will share its priority evidence needs with the research community. Yorkshire Universities has been working in partnership with West Yorkshire Combined Authority to develop pilot Areas of Research Interest (ARI) that set out key policy questions where the Combined Authority would …

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Yorkshire and Humber Councils invest in the next phase of Y-PERN

Yorkshire and Humber Councils has committed £150,000 over three years to support the next phase of the Yorkshire and Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network (Y-PERN). The investment will support the continued strategic coordination of Y-PERN, and the widening and deepening of the relationships between policymakers and analysis, data, and evidence in the region. As …

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Yorkshire Universities Welcomes Universities UK Future Jobs Roadmap

Today (Thursday 10 September), Universities UK launched the Future Jobs Roadmap, setting out seven recommendations to boost graduate employability across the country, encourage growth and meet the UK’s future skills needs. The roadmap responds to the growing challenges facing both young people and employers, drawing on insights from 13 roundtables involving 200 employers, 30 universities, …

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Professor Peter Slee appointed new Chair of Yorkshire Universities

Professor Peter Slee, Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Beckett University, has been appointed as the new Chair of Yorkshire Universities (YU). From today (Tuesday 1 September), Professor Slee takes up the role of YU Chair, bringing his significant experience in senior leadership roles in higher education, and expertise in strategic planning and education policy, to lead YU …

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Three members of Yorkshire Universities join Defence University Alliance to strengthen skills and research

Three Yorkshire Universities member institutions, the University of Huddersfield, the University of Sheffield and the University of York, have become inaugural members of the new Defence Universities Alliance. The Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) identifies universities with relevant expertise in teaching, research and innovation that are committed to working closely with Government to help build critical …

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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 …

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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 …

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