YU News Digest (Week 47)
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John Prescott’s Commitment to Education, Regional Policy, the Environment and Yorkshire
Dr Peter O’Brien Today’s sad news about the death of the former Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, has elicited tributes from across the political spectrum. Although born in North Wales, John Prescott was synonymous with Hull and with Yorkshire. As a graduate of the University of Hull, and a student at Ruskin College, Oxford, he …
YU News Digest (Week 46)
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YU News Digest (Week 45)
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The contributions of Yorkshire Universities’ member institutions to the ‘Creative Industries’
Background In June 2023, the Executive Director of Yorkshire Universities (YU)1, Dr Peter O’Brien, attended the first Northern Creative Industries Corridor (NCIC) Summit, convened by Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire; Tim Davies, Director-General of the BBC; and Andy Haldene, Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA). The Mayor of South Yorkshire, Oliver …
YU News Digest (Week 43)
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YU News Digest (Week 42)
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Yorkshire leaders meet in Parliament to share “blueprint” to close health and wealth gap that costs UK £180bn a year
Civic, business, and university leaders met in Parliament yesterday (Tuesday) to show how Yorkshire can provide a “blueprint” for the new Labour government, regional mayors, and businesses to address health and economic equalities that cost UK plc at least £180bn a year. The event, sponsored by Fabian Hamilton, MP for Leeds North East, heard how …
Universities collaborating for the good of our regions is fast becoming a policy imperative
Dr Peter O’Brien, YU Executive Director Diana Beech, Chief Executive of London Higher This article was first published by Wonkhe on 21 October 2024 Keir Starmer’s new Labour government is committed to delivering five key missions: growth; NHS reform; clean energy; safer streets; and opportunity for all. Underpinning this approach is a shift towards a …
YU News Digest (Week 41)
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