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The regional voice for higher education.
📍A regional partnership of 12 higher education institutions in Yorkshire, UK.

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🚨Yorkshire Universities launches NEW strategy to champion Yorkshire

Our 2025–2030 #Strategy is now live and our strategic priorities are set!

We will:
Amplify Regional Strengths
Unlock New Ideas
Partner to Drive Place-based Impact

🔗Read: bit.ly/YU2025-30Strategy
#yorkshire #highereducation
Yorkshire Universities launches new strategy to champion Yorkshire - Yorkshire Universities
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 n...
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🤖How are Yorkshire’s higher education institutes embedding AI across #teaching, #research, and #innovation?

You can find out by reading our NEW report mapping the #AI capacities and capabilities of our member institutions: yorkshireuniversities.ac.uk/2025/11/10/a...
Report spotlights AI capabilities of Yorkshire Universities' membership - Yorkshire Universities
Background Recent government policy has focused on the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) for the future of the UK’s economy and society. In January 2025, the UK Government published the AI Op...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
📣Hear from our Executive Director, Dr Peter O'Brien, speaking on the economic and cultural value that #internationalstudents bring to #Yorkshire.

Read more in the Yorkshire Post: bit.ly/49l00EX
Universities' warning over 'tax' on international students which could cost Yorkshire £134m a year
Alarm bells have been raised by Yorkshire's universities over a "tax" on international students which could cost the region £134m in the first year alone.
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October 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
How might the proposed #internationalstudentlevy impact Yorkshire?

Using data provided by Public First, we have explored the potential economic implications for the region.
Learn more here: bit.ly/4hxV9T9

#Yorkshire #highereducation #policy
Impact in Yorkshire: The Proposed Levy on International Student Fees - Yorkshire Universities
Background In May 2025, the UK Government published the Immigration White Paper, “Restoring Control over the Immigration System”. A policy proposed in this paper was a 6% levy on international student...
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October 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
📢 Professor Charlie Jeffery appointed new Chair of Yorkshire Universities

Hear more from Professor Jeffery, Vice-Chancellor and President at the University of York, speaking on his ambitions as Chair of YU and the importance of collaboration: bit.ly/43rjCU8

#Yorkshire #leadership #highereducation
Professor Charlie Jeffery appointed new Chair of Yorkshire Universities - Yorkshire Universities
Professor Charlie Jeffery CBE, Vice-Chancellor and President at the University of York, has been appointed as the new Chair of Yorkshire Universities. Professor Jeffery takes up the role at a signific...
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October 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Need a quick recap?

The #YorkshireUnis Digest covers national and regional #HE updates, Leeds' Ambitions and South Yorkshire's Local Growth Plan!

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September 29, 2025 at 10:34 AM
🚨Yorkshire Universities launches NEW strategy to champion Yorkshire

Our 2025–2030 #Strategy is now live and our strategic priorities are set!

We will:
Amplify Regional Strengths
Unlock New Ideas
Partner to Drive Place-based Impact

🔗Read: bit.ly/YU2025-30Strategy
#yorkshire #highereducation
Yorkshire Universities launches new strategy to champion Yorkshire - Yorkshire Universities
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 n...
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September 25, 2025 at 8:26 AM
🚨A new cross-regional project has secured £3.4m funding to develop an #AI Research Development Network (AI.RDN+)

The network will bring together 20 #highereducation institutions from our membership and Midlands Innovation.

Read more: bit.ly/4pq7I6y
£3.4m funding secured for cross-regional AI Research Development Network - Yorkshire Universities
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 ass...
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September 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
NEW article by Jane Robinson, Pro Vice-Chancellor Engagement & Place at Newcastle University, highlights how regional #partnerships, including Yorkshire Universities, can collectively deliver greater #economic and #social impact.
NEW on Wonkhe: Jane Robinson introduces fourth generation universities as catalysts for transformation through partnerships, impact, and driving a better future for their places buff.ly/88eK4NG
September 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Yorkshire's universities possess a wide range of capabilities that can help address the government’s priorities for #economicgrowth.

It is disappointing that institutions from across the region have been overlooked in the allocation of this fund.
𝗪𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞 𝗮 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆.

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August 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
⭐This academic year we have supported our members and partners with turning vision into impact!

In our End of Year Report, our Executive Director reflects on challenges facing the HE sector, new #policy initiatives and our role in strengthening #collaboration.

Read more: bit.ly/3UlTzcp
Yorkshire Universities End of Year Report: 2024-25 - Yorkshire Universities
Dr Peter O’Brien, YU Executive Director The end of Yorkshire Universities’ (YU) 2024/25 year coincided with the anniversary of the Government’s first year in office. As we headed into summer, the brea...
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July 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
🚨We are featured in a NEW report documenting how #universities can help drive local and regional economies!

Our Executive Director, Dr Peter O'Brien, discusses the role of Yorkshire Universities and #highereducation institutions in economic place-shaping.

👉Read more: bit.ly/44TLy2U
NEW report showcases Yorkshire Universities and role of higher education institutes in economic place-shaping - Yorkshire Universities
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 driv...
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July 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We are featured as an established model of regional #highereducation collaboration within this new report, published today by @kpmguk.bsky.social and Mills & Reeve!

🤝 Read the report, 'Radical Collaboration: A Playbook':
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Radical Collaboration: A Playbook
KPMG and Mills & Reeve’s ‘Radical Collaboration’ report moves the conversation on collaboration in Higher Education forward. The report takes the theoretical and translates to the practical by detaili...
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July 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The North of England has a lot to offer start-ups and scale-ups, but what are the challenges holding it back?

Steph Morris, YU Associate Consultant, shares key insights from #Climb25 and the latest #investment and #infrastructure developments happening across the North.

Read more: bit.ly/46Rmzjm
Scale-ups have access to everything they need in the North of England… except money and infrastructure - Yorkshire Universities
Steph Morris, YU Associate Consultant That was a message that came up repeatedly during panel sessions at Climb25 in Leeds earlier this month. Now, that might sound like the North doesn’t have a lot t...
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July 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Our July newsletter has dropped! 📣
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📝 Catch-up with our latest project updates

🔎 Spotlight articles on existing and emerging work in the region

🗓️ Find out about upcoming events

⚖️ Updates on the latest policy papers and reports

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July 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
📢“…we can harness all the diverse and different expertise and strengths across our policymakers and also our higher education sector.”

Hear from our Executive Director, Dr Peter O'Brien, discussing the strengths of policymaking #collaboration across the region: bit.ly/ypern2025highlights
July 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
At the #YPERN2025 conference, our Executive Director, Dr Peter O'Brien, explored the importance of place and partnership in driving policy change and how real-world #collaboration can drive #regionalgrowth.

Read more on this below and by following Y-PERN (‪@y-pern.bsky.social): bit.ly/4licVL1
Y-PERN 2025 Conference Delivers Breakthrough Collaboration Between Yorkshire's Academic and Policy Leaders - Yorkshire Universities
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 impa...
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July 9, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🚨We are recruiting!
Yorkshire Universities (YU) is recruiting a new Associate to work with the YU Executive Team.

Read more here: yorkshireuniversities.ac.uk/2025/07/09/w...

For further details please contact Dr Peter O'Brien at enquiries@yorkshireuniversities.ac.uk by Monday 28 July 2025.
We are recruiting! Associate Role - Yorkshire Universities
Yorkshire Universities (YU) is recruiting a new Associate to work with the YU Executive Team. The role is for a self-employed contractor to lead YU’s work on employment and skills, especially in the a...
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July 9, 2025 at 8:58 AM
🌍We are pleased to see our role in strengthening international connections and collaborations being recognised alongside other regional #highereducation groupings.

Read more below! 👇
#news #collaboration #international
Free to read:

"What is needed now is a more nuanced, regionally balanced approach to international education."

Chris Skidmore and David Pilsbury suggest how regionalising international education could have national impact.

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Chris Skidmore and David Pilsbury suggest how regionalising international education could have national impact
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July 9, 2025 at 8:33 AM
📢 The Government has confirmed an £86b R&D #funding package over the next five years, which includes a new £500m Local Innovation Partnerships Fund.

Our Executive Director, Dr Peter O'Brien, has commented on the funding. Read more on our website: bit.ly/4jF89FK

#Yorkshire #innovation #growth
Government confirms £86 billion R&D funding package over the next five years - Yorkshire Universities
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has confirmed that the Chancellor of the Exchequer will announce, at the Spending Review on Wednesday, a funding package for R&D worth £86 ...
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June 9, 2025 at 11:04 AM
We welcome today’s announcement of a £3.6 billion investment in city region transport across #Yorkshire.

🚊This investment will support #transport projects that boost connectivity and benefit local communities throughout the region.

Read more:
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Yorkshire Universities welcomes £3.6 billion investment in city region transport across Yorkshire - Yorkshire Universities
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...
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June 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Welcoming today's news about the Universities Policy Engagement Network funding our Executive Director, Dr Peter O'Brien, said:

"I am delighted that YU will play a role in this project, drawing upon our growing experience of building and sustaining networks."

Read more on the funding below! 👇
Big news for academic-policy engagement in the UK

UPEN has secured £5.9m over 4 years to grow the network—led by UCL Public Policy with 9 partner unis. Funded by Research England, ESRC & @ukri.org

Sarah Chaytor: “A milestone for UPEN’s development.”

🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...
June 4, 2025 at 12:06 PM
What is the value in collaborating across the UK nations and regions?

Dr Peter O'Brien, our Executive Director, and Kate Hainsworth, YU Associate Consultant, explore this question in an article published by Universities Scotland.

Read more: bit.ly/3FmMJiR
#economicgrowth #highereducation
Yorkshire Universities: Reflections on Universities and Regional Economic Conference May 2025 — Universities Scotland
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May 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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🗨️ How are local people shaping decisions in Yorkshire & Humber?

In our latest blog, the Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership's Lauren Cox shares how local voices are driving solutions through place-based collaboration.👇

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#Collaboration #Communities #KnowledgeExchange
How are local people’s lived experiences and expertise informing decisions and solutions in…
‘YPIP’ is bringing together academia, policy makers and communities to support place-based initiatives through knowledge exchange and…
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May 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
🏫A new report by London Economics reveals that the #economicimpact of universities that comprise the N8 Research Partnership was £18.8 billion in 2021-2022.

This includes contributions made by three of our members: The University of Sheffield, the University of Leeds and the University of York!
May 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Ever wondered who the next generation of researchers, technicians and science policy and support staff will be?

Hear from Lydia van den Dries, University of York, introducing GenerationResearch — a company obsessed with that question.

Find out more and get involved!
#GenRes #students #opportunity
Introducing GenerationResearch: Empowering an inclusive future for careers in STEMM - Yorkshire Universities
Lydia van den Dries, Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy Relationship Manager at the University of York. We’d love to tell you about a new initiative in our region, GenerationResearch (GenRes). We o...
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May 19, 2025 at 11:51 AM