The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network.
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Providing new evidence and fresh insights to inform policymaking across the region.
📊Y-PERN's latest research exposes how abrupt move-on deadlines, fragmented responsibilities, and rental market discrimination create predictable pathways into destitution for newly recognised refugees at the very moment they need stability most.
📄 Read the full report: lnkd.in/evZTBqw2
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December 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
📊Y-PERN's latest research exposes how abrupt move-on deadlines, fragmented responsibilities, and rental market discrimination create predictable pathways into destitution for newly recognised refugees at the very moment they need stability most.
📄 Read the full report: lnkd.in/evZTBqw2
📄 Read the full report: lnkd.in/evZTBqw2
New policy brief shows the transformative impact of universal free school meals 🍽️📚
✓ Enhanced readiness to learn
✓ Improved pupil wellbeing
✓ Notable improvements in attendance
✓ Reduced lateness
Read the full policy brief & Policy Fellow Rebecca's blog on the Y-PERN website. lnkd.in/ewPRSPab
✓ Enhanced readiness to learn
✓ Improved pupil wellbeing
✓ Notable improvements in attendance
✓ Reduced lateness
Read the full policy brief & Policy Fellow Rebecca's blog on the Y-PERN website. lnkd.in/ewPRSPab
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November 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM
New policy brief shows the transformative impact of universal free school meals 🍽️📚
✓ Enhanced readiness to learn
✓ Improved pupil wellbeing
✓ Notable improvements in attendance
✓ Reduced lateness
Read the full policy brief & Policy Fellow Rebecca's blog on the Y-PERN website. lnkd.in/ewPRSPab
✓ Enhanced readiness to learn
✓ Improved pupil wellbeing
✓ Notable improvements in attendance
✓ Reduced lateness
Read the full policy brief & Policy Fellow Rebecca's blog on the Y-PERN website. lnkd.in/ewPRSPab
A nice story by @yorkpress.bsky.social for Y-PERN Policy Fellow Rebecca Kerr at @york.ac.uk on her skills analysis work.
The report for York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority "says the region is well educated, but it suffers both skills shortages and a lack of skilled jobs"
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The report for York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority "says the region is well educated, but it suffers both skills shortages and a lack of skilled jobs"
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November 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A nice story by @yorkpress.bsky.social for Y-PERN Policy Fellow Rebecca Kerr at @york.ac.uk on her skills analysis work.
The report for York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority "says the region is well educated, but it suffers both skills shortages and a lack of skilled jobs"
lnkd.in/eZB5WD4f
The report for York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority "says the region is well educated, but it suffers both skills shortages and a lack of skilled jobs"
lnkd.in/eZB5WD4f
Are you a researcher, policymaker or professional working in the field of AI?
Sign up to this dedicated networking session on Speed networking: Artificial Intelligence to expand your network and build new relationships.
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Sign up to this dedicated networking session on Speed networking: Artificial Intelligence to expand your network and build new relationships.
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Speed Networking: Artificial Intelligence
A dedicated networking session for researchers, policymakers and professionals working in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Are you a researcher, policymaker or professional working in the field of AI?
Sign up to this dedicated networking session on Speed networking: Artificial Intelligence to expand your network and build new relationships.
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Sign up to this dedicated networking session on Speed networking: Artificial Intelligence to expand your network and build new relationships.
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Join the latest UPEN online seminar to explore how universities might better understand and meet the needs of Strategic Authorities. Hear from representatives from South Yorkshire, West Midlands & East Midlands.
📆 29 Oct 2025
⏰ 12–1pm
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📆 29 Oct 2025
⏰ 12–1pm
🌐 Online
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October 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Join the latest UPEN online seminar to explore how universities might better understand and meet the needs of Strategic Authorities. Hear from representatives from South Yorkshire, West Midlands & East Midlands.
📆 29 Oct 2025
⏰ 12–1pm
🌐 Online
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi...
📆 29 Oct 2025
⏰ 12–1pm
🌐 Online
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi...
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Includes a post by me about prototyping better open econ tools by testing/learning. "Do data work openly where we can. It will support collaboration and learning / will help build a shared sense of ground truth / will avoid wheel reinvention." Interested? Lemme know. y-pern.org.uk/blog/prototy...
October 22, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Includes a post by me about prototyping better open econ tools by testing/learning. "Do data work openly where we can. It will support collaboration and learning / will help build a shared sense of ground truth / will avoid wheel reinvention." Interested? Lemme know. y-pern.org.uk/blog/prototy...
Our October Newsletter is live!
🎓 Exciting developments in Yorkshire's HE & policy landscape!
📊 New labour market analysis for York and North Yorkshire
🗳️ Upcoming webinar on extending voting rights
📖 Blogs from our data expert on his latest project & YPIP's recent policy session
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🎓 Exciting developments in Yorkshire's HE & policy landscape!
📊 New labour market analysis for York and North Yorkshire
🗳️ Upcoming webinar on extending voting rights
📖 Blogs from our data expert on his latest project & YPIP's recent policy session
shorturl.at/FGCKY
October 21, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Our October Newsletter is live!
🎓 Exciting developments in Yorkshire's HE & policy landscape!
📊 New labour market analysis for York and North Yorkshire
🗳️ Upcoming webinar on extending voting rights
📖 Blogs from our data expert on his latest project & YPIP's recent policy session
shorturl.at/FGCKY
🎓 Exciting developments in Yorkshire's HE & policy landscape!
📊 New labour market analysis for York and North Yorkshire
🗳️ Upcoming webinar on extending voting rights
📖 Blogs from our data expert on his latest project & YPIP's recent policy session
shorturl.at/FGCKY
A West Yorkshire Early Years Workforce Plan has been developed by Bradford Birth to 19 and West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Informed by researchers, including Y-PERN Policy Fellow Tom Haines-Doran, it aims to create huge improvements in Early Years provision across the region.
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Informed by researchers, including Y-PERN Policy Fellow Tom Haines-Doran, it aims to create huge improvements in Early Years provision across the region.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
A West Yorkshire Early Years Workforce Plan has been developed by Bradford Birth to 19 and West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Informed by researchers, including Y-PERN Policy Fellow Tom Haines-Doran, it aims to create huge improvements in Early Years provision across the region.
lnkd.in/ewK4RUcX
Informed by researchers, including Y-PERN Policy Fellow Tom Haines-Doran, it aims to create huge improvements in Early Years provision across the region.
lnkd.in/ewK4RUcX
Webinar alert!
🗳️ Will the kids be alright? Implementing 'Votes at 16'
An important discussion on one of the UK's most significant democratic reforms led by Y-PERN's Andy Mycock
📅 Wednesday, 29th October 2025 at 2pm
🔗 Register via Eventbrite: lnkd.in/ePcvuTNi
🗳️ Will the kids be alright? Implementing 'Votes at 16'
An important discussion on one of the UK's most significant democratic reforms led by Y-PERN's Andy Mycock
📅 Wednesday, 29th October 2025 at 2pm
🔗 Register via Eventbrite: lnkd.in/ePcvuTNi
October 7, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Webinar alert!
🗳️ Will the kids be alright? Implementing 'Votes at 16'
An important discussion on one of the UK's most significant democratic reforms led by Y-PERN's Andy Mycock
📅 Wednesday, 29th October 2025 at 2pm
🔗 Register via Eventbrite: lnkd.in/ePcvuTNi
🗳️ Will the kids be alright? Implementing 'Votes at 16'
An important discussion on one of the UK's most significant democratic reforms led by Y-PERN's Andy Mycock
📅 Wednesday, 29th October 2025 at 2pm
🔗 Register via Eventbrite: lnkd.in/ePcvuTNi
The latest Y-PERN newsletter is packed with insights on community-led growth and knowledge mobilisation across Yorkshire & Humber.
Read September's edition: lnkd.in/eAUSkXTY]
Interested in community development, local governance, or knowledge exchange in Yorkshire & Humber? Subscribe today!
Read September's edition: lnkd.in/eAUSkXTY]
Interested in community development, local governance, or knowledge exchange in Yorkshire & Humber? Subscribe today!
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September 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The latest Y-PERN newsletter is packed with insights on community-led growth and knowledge mobilisation across Yorkshire & Humber.
Read September's edition: lnkd.in/eAUSkXTY]
Interested in community development, local governance, or knowledge exchange in Yorkshire & Humber? Subscribe today!
Read September's edition: lnkd.in/eAUSkXTY]
Interested in community development, local governance, or knowledge exchange in Yorkshire & Humber? Subscribe today!
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Our new briefing is about the role of universities in their local economies.
The short version is - places don't need a university to be prosperous, but where cities have them they are sizable chunk of the local knowledge economy.
The short version is - places don't need a university to be prosperous, but where cities have them they are sizable chunk of the local knowledge economy.
September 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Our new briefing is about the role of universities in their local economies.
The short version is - places don't need a university to be prosperous, but where cities have them they are sizable chunk of the local knowledge economy.
The short version is - places don't need a university to be prosperous, but where cities have them they are sizable chunk of the local knowledge economy.
Reposted by The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network.
🎓In ‘university towns’ students make up more than 10 per cent of the local population
In this context, our latest briefing sets out the role universities play in the local economies of different cities across the UK.
Read more 👇
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In this context, our latest briefing sets out the role universities play in the local economies of different cities across the UK.
Read more 👇
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September 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🎓In ‘university towns’ students make up more than 10 per cent of the local population
In this context, our latest briefing sets out the role universities play in the local economies of different cities across the UK.
Read more 👇
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In this context, our latest briefing sets out the role universities play in the local economies of different cities across the UK.
Read more 👇
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There is still time to respond to the Leeds Local Plan consultation before it closes on 15 September.
Read our blog on the importance of evidence to inform planning so that places work for people and planet: medium.com/policy-leeds...
Respond to the consultation using the link in the post below.
Read our blog on the importance of evidence to inform planning so that places work for people and planet: medium.com/policy-leeds...
Respond to the consultation using the link in the post below.
September 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
There is still time to respond to the Leeds Local Plan consultation before it closes on 15 September.
Read our blog on the importance of evidence to inform planning so that places work for people and planet: medium.com/policy-leeds...
Respond to the consultation using the link in the post below.
Read our blog on the importance of evidence to inform planning so that places work for people and planet: medium.com/policy-leeds...
Respond to the consultation using the link in the post below.
Reposted by The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network.
Read insights from our expert panel session in July on how we can plan for great places to live that also take into consideration the many pressures from crises in cost-of-living, health, energy and environment. And how research evidence can help with this.
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medium.com/policy-leeds...
Power of planning: Making places that work
The UK is dealing with multiple crises across housing, health, climate, energy and biodiversity. All of these have implications for how we…
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August 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Read insights from our expert panel session in July on how we can plan for great places to live that also take into consideration the many pressures from crises in cost-of-living, health, energy and environment. And how research evidence can help with this.
medium.com/policy-leeds...
medium.com/policy-leeds...
🔔 Podcast alert!
Ep 5 of PlaceCast from @lpiphub.bsky.social explores the evolving relationship between academia & policymaking through the lens of place-based leadership.
Listen now to discover why aligning research with real-world policy needs is more critical than ever. tinyurl.com/mr3mzcc2
Ep 5 of PlaceCast from @lpiphub.bsky.social explores the evolving relationship between academia & policymaking through the lens of place-based leadership.
Listen now to discover why aligning research with real-world policy needs is more critical than ever. tinyurl.com/mr3mzcc2
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August 11, 2025 at 7:52 AM
🔔 Podcast alert!
Ep 5 of PlaceCast from @lpiphub.bsky.social explores the evolving relationship between academia & policymaking through the lens of place-based leadership.
Listen now to discover why aligning research with real-world policy needs is more critical than ever. tinyurl.com/mr3mzcc2
Ep 5 of PlaceCast from @lpiphub.bsky.social explores the evolving relationship between academia & policymaking through the lens of place-based leadership.
Listen now to discover why aligning research with real-world policy needs is more critical than ever. tinyurl.com/mr3mzcc2
Thank you to all that attended #YPERN2025 and to those who left us feedback.
The conference brought together an inspiring mix of people interested in advancing evidence-based policy in our region.
If you attended and would like to share your experience of the day please email contact@y-pern.org.uk
The conference brought together an inspiring mix of people interested in advancing evidence-based policy in our region.
If you attended and would like to share your experience of the day please email contact@y-pern.org.uk
August 6, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Thank you to all that attended #YPERN2025 and to those who left us feedback.
The conference brought together an inspiring mix of people interested in advancing evidence-based policy in our region.
If you attended and would like to share your experience of the day please email contact@y-pern.org.uk
The conference brought together an inspiring mix of people interested in advancing evidence-based policy in our region.
If you attended and would like to share your experience of the day please email contact@y-pern.org.uk
"The message is clear: networks like Y-PERN are not just helpful—they’re essential. They enable collective action, deeper engagement, and better outcomes for all."
University of Huddersfield's Head of Policy Chris Hewson shares his insights from #YPERN2025 in our latest blog.
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University of Huddersfield's Head of Policy Chris Hewson shares his insights from #YPERN2025 in our latest blog.
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July 15, 2025 at 11:09 AM
"The message is clear: networks like Y-PERN are not just helpful—they’re essential. They enable collective action, deeper engagement, and better outcomes for all."
University of Huddersfield's Head of Policy Chris Hewson shares his insights from #YPERN2025 in our latest blog.
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University of Huddersfield's Head of Policy Chris Hewson shares his insights from #YPERN2025 in our latest blog.
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How do we collaborate to tackle challenges?
In a video from #YPERN2025, Engagement Director Kersten discusses how Y-PERN is driving inclusive growth in the region and the huge opportunities that #Devolution presents to get academics & policymakers working together.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjN5...
In a video from #YPERN2025, Engagement Director Kersten discusses how Y-PERN is driving inclusive growth in the region and the huge opportunities that #Devolution presents to get academics & policymakers working together.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjN5...
Kersten England and the importance of Y-PERN's research work
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July 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
How do we collaborate to tackle challenges?
In a video from #YPERN2025, Engagement Director Kersten discusses how Y-PERN is driving inclusive growth in the region and the huge opportunities that #Devolution presents to get academics & policymakers working together.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjN5...
In a video from #YPERN2025, Engagement Director Kersten discusses how Y-PERN is driving inclusive growth in the region and the huge opportunities that #Devolution presents to get academics & policymakers working together.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjN5...
In our latest blog Policy Fellow Pratichi Chatarjee highlights the housing challenges refugees face in West Yorkshire
following research at @huddersfielduni.bsky.social to help identify opportunities to better align asylum support with local homelessness prevention efforts
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following research at @huddersfielduni.bsky.social to help identify opportunities to better align asylum support with local homelessness prevention efforts
➡️ lnkd.in/euKdc9Mz
July 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
In our latest blog Policy Fellow Pratichi Chatarjee highlights the housing challenges refugees face in West Yorkshire
following research at @huddersfielduni.bsky.social to help identify opportunities to better align asylum support with local homelessness prevention efforts
➡️ lnkd.in/euKdc9Mz
following research at @huddersfielduni.bsky.social to help identify opportunities to better align asylum support with local homelessness prevention efforts
➡️ lnkd.in/euKdc9Mz
We're delighted to present our #YPERN2025 conference video - hot from the videographers.
Can you spot yourself?
Two weeks ago, 200 people got together to discuss #policy, #people and #place and reflect on the last three years of Y-PERN's programme and the impact it has had.
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Can you spot yourself?
Two weeks ago, 200 people got together to discuss #policy, #people and #place and reflect on the last three years of Y-PERN's programme and the impact it has had.
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July 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
We're delighted to present our #YPERN2025 conference video - hot from the videographers.
Can you spot yourself?
Two weeks ago, 200 people got together to discuss #policy, #people and #place and reflect on the last three years of Y-PERN's programme and the impact it has had.
lnkd.in/eMD7hCjZ
Can you spot yourself?
Two weeks ago, 200 people got together to discuss #policy, #people and #place and reflect on the last three years of Y-PERN's programme and the impact it has had.
lnkd.in/eMD7hCjZ
At #YPERN2025 we asked delegates to sum up in one word, what they see as the key opportunity for research-policy collaboration in a devolved Yorkshire.
This is what they said:
"Collaboration" and "skills" came out on top.
Do you agree with our delegates? Leave a comment below!
This is what they said:
"Collaboration" and "skills" came out on top.
Do you agree with our delegates? Leave a comment below!
July 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
At #YPERN2025 we asked delegates to sum up in one word, what they see as the key opportunity for research-policy collaboration in a devolved Yorkshire.
This is what they said:
"Collaboration" and "skills" came out on top.
Do you agree with our delegates? Leave a comment below!
This is what they said:
"Collaboration" and "skills" came out on top.
Do you agree with our delegates? Leave a comment below!
#YPERN2025 showcased the transformative power of devolution in Yorkshire & Humber!
Thanks to all that attended! Re-live the day here: lnkd.in/evG8xEW5
With 15,000 academics working together with policymakers, we're not just talking about collaboration – we're delivering it.
Thanks to all that attended! Re-live the day here: lnkd.in/evG8xEW5
With 15,000 academics working together with policymakers, we're not just talking about collaboration – we're delivering it.
July 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
#YPERN2025 showcased the transformative power of devolution in Yorkshire & Humber!
Thanks to all that attended! Re-live the day here: lnkd.in/evG8xEW5
With 15,000 academics working together with policymakers, we're not just talking about collaboration – we're delivering it.
Thanks to all that attended! Re-live the day here: lnkd.in/evG8xEW5
With 15,000 academics working together with policymakers, we're not just talking about collaboration – we're delivering it.
🎉 Our Y-PERN Impact Report is now live! 🎉
After 3 years of bridging academia and policy across #YorkshireAndHumber, we're proud to share our Impact Report: lnkd.in/ee5Rq-S5
Special thanks to all our university and policy partners who made this possible! 🤝
#YorkshireResearch #PolicyImpact
After 3 years of bridging academia and policy across #YorkshireAndHumber, we're proud to share our Impact Report: lnkd.in/ee5Rq-S5
Special thanks to all our university and policy partners who made this possible! 🤝
#YorkshireResearch #PolicyImpact
June 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🎉 Our Y-PERN Impact Report is now live! 🎉
After 3 years of bridging academia and policy across #YorkshireAndHumber, we're proud to share our Impact Report: lnkd.in/ee5Rq-S5
Special thanks to all our university and policy partners who made this possible! 🤝
#YorkshireResearch #PolicyImpact
After 3 years of bridging academia and policy across #YorkshireAndHumber, we're proud to share our Impact Report: lnkd.in/ee5Rq-S5
Special thanks to all our university and policy partners who made this possible! 🤝
#YorkshireResearch #PolicyImpact
Policy challenge workshops were electric! ⚡
Academics, policymakers & other stakeholders from #YorkshireAndHumber collaborated on real regional challenges - collaborative problem-solving at its best.
The ideas emerging from these sessions could shape our future! #CollaborativeInnovation #YPERN2025
Academics, policymakers & other stakeholders from #YorkshireAndHumber collaborated on real regional challenges - collaborative problem-solving at its best.
The ideas emerging from these sessions could shape our future! #CollaborativeInnovation #YPERN2025
June 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Policy challenge workshops were electric! ⚡
Academics, policymakers & other stakeholders from #YorkshireAndHumber collaborated on real regional challenges - collaborative problem-solving at its best.
The ideas emerging from these sessions could shape our future! #CollaborativeInnovation #YPERN2025
Academics, policymakers & other stakeholders from #YorkshireAndHumber collaborated on real regional challenges - collaborative problem-solving at its best.
The ideas emerging from these sessions could shape our future! #CollaborativeInnovation #YPERN2025
In our 2nd panel session at #YPERN2025 we discussed
- The importance of people, place and partnerships in driving policy change
- The value of the region's academics
- How to maximalise the opportunities to make better futures in #YorkshireAndHumber
And much more... #AcademicPolicyEngagement
- The importance of people, place and partnerships in driving policy change
- The value of the region's academics
- How to maximalise the opportunities to make better futures in #YorkshireAndHumber
And much more... #AcademicPolicyEngagement
June 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
In our 2nd panel session at #YPERN2025 we discussed
- The importance of people, place and partnerships in driving policy change
- The value of the region's academics
- How to maximalise the opportunities to make better futures in #YorkshireAndHumber
And much more... #AcademicPolicyEngagement
- The importance of people, place and partnerships in driving policy change
- The value of the region's academics
- How to maximalise the opportunities to make better futures in #YorkshireAndHumber
And much more... #AcademicPolicyEngagement