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Culture at the Crux of Place-Based Thinking: Positioning Locally Driven Cultural Development Within a New National Policy Framework
Val Birchall reflects on becoming a LPIP Fellow and the work she has planned for her fellowship.
https://ow.ly/V9TW50XGIU4
Val Birchall reflects on becoming a LPIP Fellow and the work she has planned for her fellowship.
https://ow.ly/V9TW50XGIU4
Call for Research Proposals Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales
Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.
Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj
Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.
Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj
Call for Research Proposals: Contribute to Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales - LPIP Rural Wales
The Rural Wales Local Policy and Innovation Partnership (Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales) invites applications from researchers in UK universities to carry out a short research project addressing an issue concerning the economy, society or culture of Rural Wales where stakeholders have identified a need for further data, evidence and/or analysis to support effective policy-making. […]
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February 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Call for Research Proposals Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales
Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.
Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj
Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.
Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj
📘 New LPIP Hub Report Released
Our latest evidence review by Dr Vicky Ward and Elizabeth Goodyear highlights what really drives successful place based research partnerships.
👉 Read the report: https://ow.ly/3vs250YcOrO
Our latest evidence review by Dr Vicky Ward and Elizabeth Goodyear highlights what really drives successful place based research partnerships.
👉 Read the report: https://ow.ly/3vs250YcOrO
February 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
📘 New LPIP Hub Report Released
Our latest evidence review by Dr Vicky Ward and Elizabeth Goodyear highlights what really drives successful place based research partnerships.
👉 Read the report: https://ow.ly/3vs250YcOrO
Our latest evidence review by Dr Vicky Ward and Elizabeth Goodyear highlights what really drives successful place based research partnerships.
👉 Read the report: https://ow.ly/3vs250YcOrO
From Glossaries to Ground Game: What “Innovation” Really Means for Places, and Why the LPIP Matters
In this blog, Gerardo J. Arriaga‑Garcia explores how the LPIP programme helps move innovation from theory to meaningful impact.
https://ow.ly/ut9j50Y8FPh
In this blog, Gerardo J. Arriaga‑Garcia explores how the LPIP programme helps move innovation from theory to meaningful impact.
https://ow.ly/ut9j50Y8FPh
February 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
From Glossaries to Ground Game: What “Innovation” Really Means for Places, and Why the LPIP Matters
In this blog, Gerardo J. Arriaga‑Garcia explores how the LPIP programme helps move innovation from theory to meaningful impact.
https://ow.ly/ut9j50Y8FPh
In this blog, Gerardo J. Arriaga‑Garcia explores how the LPIP programme helps move innovation from theory to meaningful impact.
https://ow.ly/ut9j50Y8FPh
🎧 New episode drop!
“Gerrin’ on wi’ it” celebrates the real, no‑nonsense collaboration happening across Yorkshire & the Humber — from universities to local authorities to communities. The series shares honest stories of what makes partnership working actually work.
🔗 https://ow.ly/U17W50YefHA
“Gerrin’ on wi’ it” celebrates the real, no‑nonsense collaboration happening across Yorkshire & the Humber — from universities to local authorities to communities. The series shares honest stories of what makes partnership working actually work.
🔗 https://ow.ly/U17W50YefHA
February 12, 2026 at 5:01 PM
🎧 New episode drop!
“Gerrin’ on wi’ it” celebrates the real, no‑nonsense collaboration happening across Yorkshire & the Humber — from universities to local authorities to communities. The series shares honest stories of what makes partnership working actually work.
🔗 https://ow.ly/U17W50YefHA
“Gerrin’ on wi’ it” celebrates the real, no‑nonsense collaboration happening across Yorkshire & the Humber — from universities to local authorities to communities. The series shares honest stories of what makes partnership working actually work.
🔗 https://ow.ly/U17W50YefHA
Public data for the public good: working with Ombudsman Schemes
25th February 26 | 12pm
Join UPEN's webinar to find out how others have accessed this data and how you can engage with ombudsman offices as a researcher.
Register: https://ow.ly/NyQV50YcG0N
25th February 26 | 12pm
Join UPEN's webinar to find out how others have accessed this data and how you can engage with ombudsman offices as a researcher.
Register: https://ow.ly/NyQV50YcG0N
February 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Public data for the public good: working with Ombudsman Schemes
25th February 26 | 12pm
Join UPEN's webinar to find out how others have accessed this data and how you can engage with ombudsman offices as a researcher.
Register: https://ow.ly/NyQV50YcG0N
25th February 26 | 12pm
Join UPEN's webinar to find out how others have accessed this data and how you can engage with ombudsman offices as a researcher.
Register: https://ow.ly/NyQV50YcG0N
In recent weeks, claims of a “productivity miracle” in some of the UK’s northern cities have sparked lively debate.
This new LPIP blog from Bec Riley digs into the data, challenges and highlights why success stories often overlook the complex realities.
https://ow.ly/qOkx50YenBU
This new LPIP blog from Bec Riley digs into the data, challenges and highlights why success stories often overlook the complex realities.
https://ow.ly/qOkx50YenBU
February 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
In recent weeks, claims of a “productivity miracle” in some of the UK’s northern cities have sparked lively debate.
This new LPIP blog from Bec Riley digs into the data, challenges and highlights why success stories often overlook the complex realities.
https://ow.ly/qOkx50YenBU
This new LPIP blog from Bec Riley digs into the data, challenges and highlights why success stories often overlook the complex realities.
https://ow.ly/qOkx50YenBU
📘 New Evidence Review: Place Based Research Partnerships
Proud to share a new LPIP Hub report by Dr Vicky Ward and Elizabeth Goodyear exploring what enables successful place based research partnerships.
👉 Read the report: https://ow.ly/1HEh50YcO6S
Proud to share a new LPIP Hub report by Dr Vicky Ward and Elizabeth Goodyear exploring what enables successful place based research partnerships.
👉 Read the report: https://ow.ly/1HEh50YcO6S
February 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
📘 New Evidence Review: Place Based Research Partnerships
Proud to share a new LPIP Hub report by Dr Vicky Ward and Elizabeth Goodyear exploring what enables successful place based research partnerships.
👉 Read the report: https://ow.ly/1HEh50YcO6S
Proud to share a new LPIP Hub report by Dr Vicky Ward and Elizabeth Goodyear exploring what enables successful place based research partnerships.
👉 Read the report: https://ow.ly/1HEh50YcO6S
From Glossaries to Ground Game: What “Innovation” Really Means for Places, and Why the LPIP Matters
In this blog, Gerardo J. Arriaga‑Garcia explores how the LPIP programme helps move innovation from theory to meaningful impact.
https://ow.ly/ut9j50Y8FPh
In this blog, Gerardo J. Arriaga‑Garcia explores how the LPIP programme helps move innovation from theory to meaningful impact.
https://ow.ly/ut9j50Y8FPh
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
From Glossaries to Ground Game: What “Innovation” Really Means for Places, and Why the LPIP Matters
In this blog, Gerardo J. Arriaga‑Garcia explores how the LPIP programme helps move innovation from theory to meaningful impact.
https://ow.ly/ut9j50Y8FPh
In this blog, Gerardo J. Arriaga‑Garcia explores how the LPIP programme helps move innovation from theory to meaningful impact.
https://ow.ly/ut9j50Y8FPh
Engagement with policymakers and decision-makers across Wales has been a core element of Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales’ activities over the past 18 months.
Their work focuses on regenerative economic development and the Net Zero transition.
https://ow.ly/Hb5g50Ycap9
Their work focuses on regenerative economic development and the Net Zero transition.
https://ow.ly/Hb5g50Ycap9
February 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Engagement with policymakers and decision-makers across Wales has been a core element of Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales’ activities over the past 18 months.
Their work focuses on regenerative economic development and the Net Zero transition.
https://ow.ly/Hb5g50Ycap9
Their work focuses on regenerative economic development and the Net Zero transition.
https://ow.ly/Hb5g50Ycap9
From Glossaries to Ground Game: What “Innovation” Really Means for Places, and Why the LPIP Matters
In this blog, Gerardo J. Arriaga‑Garcia explores how the LPIP programme helps move innovation from theory to meaningful impact.
https://ow.ly/ut9j50Y8FPh
In this blog, Gerardo J. Arriaga‑Garcia explores how the LPIP programme helps move innovation from theory to meaningful impact.
https://ow.ly/ut9j50Y8FPh
February 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
From Glossaries to Ground Game: What “Innovation” Really Means for Places, and Why the LPIP Matters
In this blog, Gerardo J. Arriaga‑Garcia explores how the LPIP programme helps move innovation from theory to meaningful impact.
https://ow.ly/ut9j50Y8FPh
In this blog, Gerardo J. Arriaga‑Garcia explores how the LPIP programme helps move innovation from theory to meaningful impact.
https://ow.ly/ut9j50Y8FPh
Call for Research Proposals Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales
Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.
Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj
Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.
Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj
Call for Research Proposals: Contribute to Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales - LPIP Rural Wales
The Rural Wales Local Policy and Innovation Partnership (Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales) invites applications from researchers in UK universities to carry out a short research project addressing an issue concerning the economy, society or culture of Rural Wales where stakeholders have identified a need for further data, evidence and/or analysis to support effective policy-making. […]
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February 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Call for Research Proposals Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales
Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.
Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj
Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.
Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj
A newly released LPIP report by Matt Lyons (City-REDI) and Stephen Brand (New Horizon Economics) examines how UK regions’ GVA is becoming decoupled from energy inputs and emissions.
Read our new blog breaking the report down into four key points - https://ow.ly/nbtP50Y81lM
Read our new blog breaking the report down into four key points - https://ow.ly/nbtP50Y81lM
February 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
A newly released LPIP report by Matt Lyons (City-REDI) and Stephen Brand (New Horizon Economics) examines how UK regions’ GVA is becoming decoupled from energy inputs and emissions.
Read our new blog breaking the report down into four key points - https://ow.ly/nbtP50Y81lM
Read our new blog breaking the report down into four key points - https://ow.ly/nbtP50Y81lM
A newly released LPIP report by Matt Lyons (City-REDI) and Stephen Brand (New Horizon Economics) examines how UK regions’ GVA is becoming decoupled from energy inputs and emissions.
Read our new blog breaking the report down into four key points - https://ow.ly/nbtP50Y81lM
Read our new blog breaking the report down into four key points - https://ow.ly/nbtP50Y81lM
February 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
A newly released LPIP report by Matt Lyons (City-REDI) and Stephen Brand (New Horizon Economics) examines how UK regions’ GVA is becoming decoupled from energy inputs and emissions.
Read our new blog breaking the report down into four key points - https://ow.ly/nbtP50Y81lM
Read our new blog breaking the report down into four key points - https://ow.ly/nbtP50Y81lM
Data in Place - 18th February 2026
Join us & Katie Cooper for Data in Place: Good practice in using imperfect data effectively.
Katie is a Regional Senior Analyst at ONS Local, supporting local leaders with data, statistics to inform evidence-based decision-making.
https://ow.ly/W6pW50Y8C6S
Join us & Katie Cooper for Data in Place: Good practice in using imperfect data effectively.
Katie is a Regional Senior Analyst at ONS Local, supporting local leaders with data, statistics to inform evidence-based decision-making.
https://ow.ly/W6pW50Y8C6S
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Data in Place - 18th February 2026
Join us & Katie Cooper for Data in Place: Good practice in using imperfect data effectively.
Katie is a Regional Senior Analyst at ONS Local, supporting local leaders with data, statistics to inform evidence-based decision-making.
https://ow.ly/W6pW50Y8C6S
Join us & Katie Cooper for Data in Place: Good practice in using imperfect data effectively.
Katie is a Regional Senior Analyst at ONS Local, supporting local leaders with data, statistics to inform evidence-based decision-making.
https://ow.ly/W6pW50Y8C6S
A newly released LPIP report by Matt Lyons (City-REDI) and Stephen Brand (New Horizon Economics) examines how UK regions’ GVA is becoming decoupled from energy inputs and emissions.
Read our new blog breaking the report down into four key points - https://ow.ly/nbtP50Y81lM
Read our new blog breaking the report down into four key points - https://ow.ly/nbtP50Y81lM
February 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
A newly released LPIP report by Matt Lyons (City-REDI) and Stephen Brand (New Horizon Economics) examines how UK regions’ GVA is becoming decoupled from energy inputs and emissions.
Read our new blog breaking the report down into four key points - https://ow.ly/nbtP50Y81lM
Read our new blog breaking the report down into four key points - https://ow.ly/nbtP50Y81lM
Call for Research Proposals Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales
Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.
Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj
Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.
Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj
Call for Research Proposals: Contribute to Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales - LPIP Rural Wales
The Rural Wales Local Policy and Innovation Partnership (Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales) invites applications from researchers in UK universities to carry out a short research project addressing an issue concerning the economy, society or culture of Rural Wales where stakeholders have identified a need for further data, evidence and/or analysis to support effective policy-making. […]
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February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Call for Research Proposals Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales
Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.
Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj
Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.
Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj
Regional Pathways to Net Zero: Energy and Emissions Intensities in the UK From 2015-2023
Matt Lyons and Stephen Brand have analysed how the UK’s regions are progressing in decoupling economic growth from energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Read the report - https://ow.ly/SABv50Y3FZm
Matt Lyons and Stephen Brand have analysed how the UK’s regions are progressing in decoupling economic growth from energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Read the report - https://ow.ly/SABv50Y3FZm
January 30, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Regional Pathways to Net Zero: Energy and Emissions Intensities in the UK From 2015-2023
Matt Lyons and Stephen Brand have analysed how the UK’s regions are progressing in decoupling economic growth from energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Read the report - https://ow.ly/SABv50Y3FZm
Matt Lyons and Stephen Brand have analysed how the UK’s regions are progressing in decoupling economic growth from energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Read the report - https://ow.ly/SABv50Y3FZm
A Learning Journey on Building Cohesive, Powerful Communities
Dr Angela Jeffery, Co-Chair of Birmingham Citizens, discusses her research interests what she is working on for the LPIP Hub.
https://ow.ly/s3CR50Y4HPc
Dr Angela Jeffery, Co-Chair of Birmingham Citizens, discusses her research interests what she is working on for the LPIP Hub.
https://ow.ly/s3CR50Y4HPc
January 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
A Learning Journey on Building Cohesive, Powerful Communities
Dr Angela Jeffery, Co-Chair of Birmingham Citizens, discusses her research interests what she is working on for the LPIP Hub.
https://ow.ly/s3CR50Y4HPc
Dr Angela Jeffery, Co-Chair of Birmingham Citizens, discusses her research interests what she is working on for the LPIP Hub.
https://ow.ly/s3CR50Y4HPc
Call for Research Proposals Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales
Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.
Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj
Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.
Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj
Call for Research Proposals: Contribute to Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales - LPIP Rural Wales
The Rural Wales Local Policy and Innovation Partnership (Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales) invites applications from researchers in UK universities to carry out a short research project addressing an issue concerning the economy, society or culture of Rural Wales where stakeholders have identified a need for further data, evidence and/or analysis to support effective policy-making. […]
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January 29, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Call for Research Proposals Addressing Policy Challenges for Rural Wales
Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.
Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj
Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales is seeking to commission up to ten short research projects addressing policy challenges facing the region.
Apply now - https://ow.ly/MEW650Y4Iuj
A Learning Journey on Building Cohesive, Powerful Communities
Dr Angela Jeffery, Co-Chair of Birmingham Citizens, discusses her research interests what she is working on for the LPIP Hub.
https://ow.ly/s3CR50Y4HPc
Dr Angela Jeffery, Co-Chair of Birmingham Citizens, discusses her research interests what she is working on for the LPIP Hub.
https://ow.ly/s3CR50Y4HPc
January 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM
A Learning Journey on Building Cohesive, Powerful Communities
Dr Angela Jeffery, Co-Chair of Birmingham Citizens, discusses her research interests what she is working on for the LPIP Hub.
https://ow.ly/s3CR50Y4HPc
Dr Angela Jeffery, Co-Chair of Birmingham Citizens, discusses her research interests what she is working on for the LPIP Hub.
https://ow.ly/s3CR50Y4HPc
How far should UK research address government missions?
📅 28th January 2026
⏲️ 1-2pm
💻 Online
https://ow.ly/33pC50Y1K2f
📅 28th January 2026
⏲️ 1-2pm
💻 Online
https://ow.ly/33pC50Y1K2f
January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
How far should UK research address government missions?
📅 28th January 2026
⏲️ 1-2pm
💻 Online
https://ow.ly/33pC50Y1K2f
📅 28th January 2026
⏲️ 1-2pm
💻 Online
https://ow.ly/33pC50Y1K2f
Our latest analysis of UK energy and emissions intensities reveals something important:
Net zero is not just a technological challenge — it’s a spatial one.
Read the report - https://ow.ly/Ac7950Y3FVr
Net zero is not just a technological challenge — it’s a spatial one.
Read the report - https://ow.ly/Ac7950Y3FVr
January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Our latest analysis of UK energy and emissions intensities reveals something important:
Net zero is not just a technological challenge — it’s a spatial one.
Read the report - https://ow.ly/Ac7950Y3FVr
Net zero is not just a technological challenge — it’s a spatial one.
Read the report - https://ow.ly/Ac7950Y3FVr
LPIP Fellow Sophie Cloutterbuck invites you to her online Book Launch‼️
Sophie has co-authored a chapter in, "Community Engaged Learning in Higher Education: A Decolonial Approach to Experiential Learning", a book that speaks to educators, researchers, and policymakers.
https://ow.ly/hhPf50XZYut
Sophie has co-authored a chapter in, "Community Engaged Learning in Higher Education: A Decolonial Approach to Experiential Learning", a book that speaks to educators, researchers, and policymakers.
https://ow.ly/hhPf50XZYut
January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
LPIP Fellow Sophie Cloutterbuck invites you to her online Book Launch‼️
Sophie has co-authored a chapter in, "Community Engaged Learning in Higher Education: A Decolonial Approach to Experiential Learning", a book that speaks to educators, researchers, and policymakers.
https://ow.ly/hhPf50XZYut
Sophie has co-authored a chapter in, "Community Engaged Learning in Higher Education: A Decolonial Approach to Experiential Learning", a book that speaks to educators, researchers, and policymakers.
https://ow.ly/hhPf50XZYut
A Learning Journey on Building Cohesive, Powerful Communities
Dr Angela Jeffery, Co-Chair of Birmingham Citizens, discusses her research interests what she is working on for the LPIP Hub.
https://ow.ly/s3CR50Y4HPc
Dr Angela Jeffery, Co-Chair of Birmingham Citizens, discusses her research interests what she is working on for the LPIP Hub.
https://ow.ly/s3CR50Y4HPc
January 28, 2026 at 12:01 PM
A Learning Journey on Building Cohesive, Powerful Communities
Dr Angela Jeffery, Co-Chair of Birmingham Citizens, discusses her research interests what she is working on for the LPIP Hub.
https://ow.ly/s3CR50Y4HPc
Dr Angela Jeffery, Co-Chair of Birmingham Citizens, discusses her research interests what she is working on for the LPIP Hub.
https://ow.ly/s3CR50Y4HPc
Mark Swift’s new Pioneers Post article argues that social value has become too procedural and metric‑driven.
He calls for a return to purpose, participation, and long‑term system change, expanding on themes from his recent LPIP policy brief.
https://ow.ly/POpu50XZZ9n
He calls for a return to purpose, participation, and long‑term system change, expanding on themes from his recent LPIP policy brief.
https://ow.ly/POpu50XZZ9n
Let’s wake the sleeping giant of social change: procurement
EXPERT INSIGHT: How and where public money is spent is too often regarded as a back-office procedure, rather than the frontline instrument of social change that it should be, says Mark Swift.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Mark Swift’s new Pioneers Post article argues that social value has become too procedural and metric‑driven.
He calls for a return to purpose, participation, and long‑term system change, expanding on themes from his recent LPIP policy brief.
https://ow.ly/POpu50XZZ9n
He calls for a return to purpose, participation, and long‑term system change, expanding on themes from his recent LPIP policy brief.
https://ow.ly/POpu50XZZ9n