The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network.
@y-pern.bsky.social
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
📄 Read the full report: lnkd.in/evZTBqw2
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Brilliant insights from our devolution session at #YPERN2025
We discussed:
- Opportunities for Mayors in #YorkshireAndHumber
- The need for local understanding
- The benefits of data
- Skills strategies and local business needs
- The importance of community-led research
Thanks to our speakers! 🙏
We discussed:
- Opportunities for Mayors in #YorkshireAndHumber
- The need for local understanding
- The benefits of data
- Skills strategies and local business needs
- The importance of community-led research
Thanks to our speakers! 🙏
June 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Brilliant insights from our devolution session at #YPERN2025
We discussed:
- Opportunities for Mayors in #YorkshireAndHumber
- The need for local understanding
- The benefits of data
- Skills strategies and local business needs
- The importance of community-led research
Thanks to our speakers! 🙏
We discussed:
- Opportunities for Mayors in #YorkshireAndHumber
- The need for local understanding
- The benefits of data
- Skills strategies and local business needs
- The importance of community-led research
Thanks to our speakers! 🙏
Powerful opening from #YPERN2025 Conference Chair Kersten England, alongside @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social Prof Tim Thornton, Councillor Carole Pattison and Harpreet Uppal MP.
We're asking "how do we involve our communities to develop strategies for the best future for #YorkshireAndHumber?"
We're asking "how do we involve our communities to develop strategies for the best future for #YorkshireAndHumber?"
June 27, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Powerful opening from #YPERN2025 Conference Chair Kersten England, alongside @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social Prof Tim Thornton, Councillor Carole Pattison and Harpreet Uppal MP.
We're asking "how do we involve our communities to develop strategies for the best future for #YorkshireAndHumber?"
We're asking "how do we involve our communities to develop strategies for the best future for #YorkshireAndHumber?"
🎯 It's conference day! #YPERN2025 is kicking off at The @hudunipress.bsky.social
Ready to explore how devolution is reshaping university-policy collaboration across Yorkshire & Humber?
#YPERN2025 #AcademicPolicy #YorkshireDevolution #PolicyEngagement
Ready to explore how devolution is reshaping university-policy collaboration across Yorkshire & Humber?
#YPERN2025 #AcademicPolicy #YorkshireDevolution #PolicyEngagement
June 27, 2025 at 8:32 AM
🎯 It's conference day! #YPERN2025 is kicking off at The @hudunipress.bsky.social
Ready to explore how devolution is reshaping university-policy collaboration across Yorkshire & Humber?
#YPERN2025 #AcademicPolicy #YorkshireDevolution #PolicyEngagement
Ready to explore how devolution is reshaping university-policy collaboration across Yorkshire & Humber?
#YPERN2025 #AcademicPolicy #YorkshireDevolution #PolicyEngagement
📣Last week our Senior Programme Manager Kayleigh attended #ARMA2025.
In the 'devolution revolution' panel session she discussed Y-PERN's learnings for place based collaborations, the role of Policy Fellows, and considerations for future grant proposals that seek to connect research with #policy.
In the 'devolution revolution' panel session she discussed Y-PERN's learnings for place based collaborations, the role of Policy Fellows, and considerations for future grant proposals that seek to connect research with #policy.
June 23, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Not long to go until our Y-PERN 2025 conference
It will bring together examples of success and impact achieved through academic and policymaker #collaborations across the #YorkshireandHumber region.
To find out more and get your #conference tickets visit: lnkd.in/ea6mQKkC
It will bring together examples of success and impact achieved through academic and policymaker #collaborations across the #YorkshireandHumber region.
To find out more and get your #conference tickets visit: lnkd.in/ea6mQKkC
June 3, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Not long to go until our Y-PERN 2025 conference
It will bring together examples of success and impact achieved through academic and policymaker #collaborations across the #YorkshireandHumber region.
To find out more and get your #conference tickets visit: lnkd.in/ea6mQKkC
It will bring together examples of success and impact achieved through academic and policymaker #collaborations across the #YorkshireandHumber region.
To find out more and get your #conference tickets visit: lnkd.in/ea6mQKkC
We've been in the studio recording VO for a #devolution animation by the talented Kieran Leppington for our upcoming conference.
Many thanks to Nandar from @leedsbeckett.bsky.social @leedsartsuni.bsky.social and to Andy Mycock for lending us his brilliant vocal skills.
Sign up➡️ lnkd.in/ea6mQKkC
Many thanks to Nandar from @leedsbeckett.bsky.social @leedsartsuni.bsky.social and to Andy Mycock for lending us his brilliant vocal skills.
Sign up➡️ lnkd.in/ea6mQKkC
June 3, 2025 at 8:13 AM
We've been in the studio recording VO for a #devolution animation by the talented Kieran Leppington for our upcoming conference.
Many thanks to Nandar from @leedsbeckett.bsky.social @leedsartsuni.bsky.social and to Andy Mycock for lending us his brilliant vocal skills.
Sign up➡️ lnkd.in/ea6mQKkC
Many thanks to Nandar from @leedsbeckett.bsky.social @leedsartsuni.bsky.social and to Andy Mycock for lending us his brilliant vocal skills.
Sign up➡️ lnkd.in/ea6mQKkC
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Subscribe for all the latest academic policy engagement news, events and opportunities in the Yorkshire and Humber region here: lnkd.in/ep5NsEXT
📖 And view our latest newsletter here: lnkd.in/e8kEzxTY
Are you a subscriber? If not, why not?
Subscribe for all the latest academic policy engagement news, events and opportunities in the Yorkshire and Humber region here: lnkd.in/ep5NsEXT
📖 And view our latest newsletter here: lnkd.in/e8kEzxTY
May 29, 2025 at 8:57 AM
👀 We've just pushed send on our latest #newsletter
Are you a subscriber? If not, why not?
Subscribe for all the latest academic policy engagement news, events and opportunities in the Yorkshire and Humber region here: lnkd.in/ep5NsEXT
📖 And view our latest newsletter here: lnkd.in/e8kEzxTY
Are you a subscriber? If not, why not?
Subscribe for all the latest academic policy engagement news, events and opportunities in the Yorkshire and Humber region here: lnkd.in/ep5NsEXT
📖 And view our latest newsletter here: lnkd.in/e8kEzxTY
At Y-PERN we embrace a 'network of networks' approach to enhance #academicpolicyengagement
In our latest long-read blog, Academic Lead John Hudson reflects on Y-PERN's model, exploring key questions about flexibility, collaboration, and resource allocation.
Read the blog here – lnkd.in/eXTYQKbP
In our latest long-read blog, Academic Lead John Hudson reflects on Y-PERN's model, exploring key questions about flexibility, collaboration, and resource allocation.
Read the blog here – lnkd.in/eXTYQKbP
May 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
At Y-PERN we embrace a 'network of networks' approach to enhance #academicpolicyengagement
In our latest long-read blog, Academic Lead John Hudson reflects on Y-PERN's model, exploring key questions about flexibility, collaboration, and resource allocation.
Read the blog here – lnkd.in/eXTYQKbP
In our latest long-read blog, Academic Lead John Hudson reflects on Y-PERN's model, exploring key questions about flexibility, collaboration, and resource allocation.
Read the blog here – lnkd.in/eXTYQKbP
📣Y-PERN and the @universityofhull.bsky.social are committed to collaborating with mayor Luke Campbell and the newly formed #Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority to drive regional growth and prosperity.
Read our Regional Report to discover recent collaborative initiatives.➡️ lnkd.in/emrZBa-u
Read our Regional Report to discover recent collaborative initiatives.➡️ lnkd.in/emrZBa-u
May 8, 2025 at 5:52 AM
📣Y-PERN and the @universityofhull.bsky.social are committed to collaborating with mayor Luke Campbell and the newly formed #Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority to drive regional growth and prosperity.
Read our Regional Report to discover recent collaborative initiatives.➡️ lnkd.in/emrZBa-u
Read our Regional Report to discover recent collaborative initiatives.➡️ lnkd.in/emrZBa-u
Our conference "Y-PERN 2025: Bridging academia and policymaking" is now next month!!
We will be celebrating our successes, impacts and the policy changes that have been achieved through academic and policymaker collaborations across the #Yorkshire region.
Reserve your spot today➡️ lnkd.in/ea6mQKkC
We will be celebrating our successes, impacts and the policy changes that have been achieved through academic and policymaker collaborations across the #Yorkshire region.
Reserve your spot today➡️ lnkd.in/ea6mQKkC
May 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Our conference "Y-PERN 2025: Bridging academia and policymaking" is now next month!!
We will be celebrating our successes, impacts and the policy changes that have been achieved through academic and policymaker collaborations across the #Yorkshire region.
Reserve your spot today➡️ lnkd.in/ea6mQKkC
We will be celebrating our successes, impacts and the policy changes that have been achieved through academic and policymaker collaborations across the #Yorkshire region.
Reserve your spot today➡️ lnkd.in/ea6mQKkC
Register for the Y-PERN 2025 Conference: Bridging Academia and Policymaking in Yorkshire & the Humber today!
Delegates will engage in discussions surrounding academic-policy collaboration aimed at regional development and share ideas for future growth strategies.
View agenda ↪️ lnkd.in/ea6mQKkC
Delegates will engage in discussions surrounding academic-policy collaboration aimed at regional development and share ideas for future growth strategies.
View agenda ↪️ lnkd.in/ea6mQKkC
April 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Register for the Y-PERN 2025 Conference: Bridging Academia and Policymaking in Yorkshire & the Humber today!
Delegates will engage in discussions surrounding academic-policy collaboration aimed at regional development and share ideas for future growth strategies.
View agenda ↪️ lnkd.in/ea6mQKkC
Delegates will engage in discussions surrounding academic-policy collaboration aimed at regional development and share ideas for future growth strategies.
View agenda ↪️ lnkd.in/ea6mQKkC
Yesterday Y-PERN Policy Fellows from across the Yorkshire and Humber region met at Cloth Hall Court in Leeds to share updates on their recent projects and discuss #policyengagement learnings.
Colleagues also reflected on their experiences and the role and responsibilities of Policy Fellows.
Colleagues also reflected on their experiences and the role and responsibilities of Policy Fellows.
April 15, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Yesterday Y-PERN Policy Fellows from across the Yorkshire and Humber region met at Cloth Hall Court in Leeds to share updates on their recent projects and discuss #policyengagement learnings.
Colleagues also reflected on their experiences and the role and responsibilities of Policy Fellows.
Colleagues also reflected on their experiences and the role and responsibilities of Policy Fellows.
📣Catch Y-PERN Policy Fellow Neil Barnett's #blog on local authority evidence-informed policy-making
🔍 He explores the use of evidence in policy making from the 1960's and shares thoughts on local and combined authorities and their relationships with research centres.
📖Read here: lnkd.in/e7jGXDHk
🔍 He explores the use of evidence in policy making from the 1960's and shares thoughts on local and combined authorities and their relationships with research centres.
📖Read here: lnkd.in/e7jGXDHk
April 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
📣Catch Y-PERN Policy Fellow Neil Barnett's #blog on local authority evidence-informed policy-making
🔍 He explores the use of evidence in policy making from the 1960's and shares thoughts on local and combined authorities and their relationships with research centres.
📖Read here: lnkd.in/e7jGXDHk
🔍 He explores the use of evidence in policy making from the 1960's and shares thoughts on local and combined authorities and their relationships with research centres.
📖Read here: lnkd.in/e7jGXDHk
⭐Our new report on The Early Years Education and Childcare System in West Yorkshire in collaboration with @westyorkshireca.bsky.social explores how the #WestYorkshire #Earlyyears childcare system can better support children, families, and the economy.
➡️ Read the full report here: bit.ly/3E0UwlK
➡️ Read the full report here: bit.ly/3E0UwlK
April 7, 2025 at 9:28 AM
⭐Our new report on The Early Years Education and Childcare System in West Yorkshire in collaboration with @westyorkshireca.bsky.social explores how the #WestYorkshire #Earlyyears childcare system can better support children, families, and the economy.
➡️ Read the full report here: bit.ly/3E0UwlK
➡️ Read the full report here: bit.ly/3E0UwlK
📖Our #blog from Policy Fellows Dr Rebecca Kerr and Dr Juan Pablo Winter Sepulveda "A Network of Networks: Reflections from North and East Yorkshire" examines our ‘network-of-networks' approach and how it fosters collaboration between academics and policymakers.
➡️Read it here: lnkd.in/ewvGxxDz
➡️Read it here: lnkd.in/ewvGxxDz
March 31, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📖Our #blog from Policy Fellows Dr Rebecca Kerr and Dr Juan Pablo Winter Sepulveda "A Network of Networks: Reflections from North and East Yorkshire" examines our ‘network-of-networks' approach and how it fosters collaboration between academics and policymakers.
➡️Read it here: lnkd.in/ewvGxxDz
➡️Read it here: lnkd.in/ewvGxxDz