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 …
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.
Areas of Research Interest for the West Yorkshire Combined Authority are being developed to better connect regional data, evidence and policy.
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 …
Powering Place Unlocking Potential Yorkshire Universities (YU), the representative body for universities and higher education institutions in Yorkshire, has today (Thursday 25 September) published a new five-year strategy that will amplify regional strengths, unlock new investment and ideas, and strengthen partnership work to help drive benefits and positive impacts for people, places and business. The …
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 …
How Universities Can Help Drive Local and Regional Economies The Institute of Economic Development and AtkinsRéalis have today (Thursday 24 August) published a report on how universities can help drive local and regional economies. In line with government’s shift towards a place-based approach to growth, the report looks at the opportunities for universities as hubs of …
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, …
Kate Hainsworth, YU Associate Consultant Sunshine nourished ideas and partnerships at the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2025, hosted at Leeds dock on the banks of the River Aire. The three-day extravaganza welcomed over 16,000 delegates from national and local government, investors, developers, clients and the wider built environment to talk about …
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has today (4 June) announced £15.6 billion in transport funding settlements, to be delivered by regional mayors. The funding is intended to enable local leaders to invest in transport projects that will make a real difference in their communities. As part of this investment, a total of £3.6 …