Kate Hainsworth sets out some thoughts on what neighbourhoods mean for Yorkshire and Humber and how higher education institutions in the region could support local communities and places.
A new report by the Yorkshire and Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network (Y-PERN) provides a unique study of how devolution has affected relationships between Strategic Authorities (SAs) and Local Authorities (LAs) across Yorkshire and the Humber during a period of considerable political and policy change.
In episode two of Gerrin’ On Wi’ It, Andy Mycock talks with Dr Peter O’Brien, Executive Director of Yorkshire Universities, about how collaboration is shaping the future of Yorkshire and the Humber.
Yorkshire Universities Executive Director, Dr Peter O’Brien, has co-authored a Foreword to the Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network‘s (Y-PERN) Year 2 Regional Report ‘Connecting the Region Through University Policy Engagement’. The report showcases the value of Y-PERN’s partnership work and highlights some of the activities and impacts happening across the Yorkshire & …
Dr Peter O’Brien Local government is facing acute financial crisis, unprecedented in recent times. As if to illustrate, over half of the respondents to a recent Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) survey said they were likely to declare effective bankruptcy in the next five years, 9% said they were likely to in the next financial …
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 …
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 …
Jamie Redman, Richard Crisp and Elizabeth Sanderson On November 22 2023, following publication of the Autumn Statement, central government outlined the latest plans to improve productivity and strengthen the national economy. These plans converge around several key policy intervention areas, which include building a sustainable domestic energy programme, delivering a world-class education system, reducing public …
As Chief Policy Fellow, Andy is part of the Y-PERN directorate providing overall strategic leadership of the programme, working closely with the Senior Programme Manager, Kayleigh Renberg-Fawcett. Andy leads on the coordination of the team of Y-PERN policy fellows across the region, and the delivery and evaluation of the four programme Work Packages. He has responsibility for delivering Work Package 3 which focuses on policy engagement training, dissemination, and community engagement. Andy is the key contact point for engagement and networking with academic and policy communities across Yorkshire and the UK more widely, and dissemination of Y-PERN outputs.