A university merger, higher education funding and North Yorkshire’s Get Exporting programme — all in this week’s #YorkshireUnis Digest! 🔍Read: bit.ly/YUDigestW20_26 📩Subscribe: bit.ly/YUNewsletter

Together with Connected Places Catapult, Universities for North East England (UNEE) and Midlands Innovation, we’re convening an exclusive networking lunch at UKREiiF. 📅 Tuesday 19 May | 11:45–12:45 📍 Connected Places Catapult Pavilion Find out more: info.cp.catapult.org.uk/ukreiif-conn...

The Don Valley Corridor, a Healthier Communities 2030 commitment and the Established Researchers Hub — all in this week's #YorkshireUnis Digest! 🔍Read: bit.ly/YUDigestW13_26 📩Join the mailing list: bit.ly/YUNewsletter

📢 "Pitting London against other regions is a zero-sum game." Dr Peter O'Brien, writes for the Commission on research for better economic growth on how to think about #London when it comes to: 🏆competition, 🤝collaboration, 📈and success. Read the full piece on Wonkhe: bit.ly/41tcPb8

Shaped in Sheffield campaign, regional innovation and generative AI integration — all in this week's #YorkshireUnis Digest! 🔍Read: bit.ly/YUDigestW10_26 📩Join the mailing list: bit.ly/YUNewsletter ___________________________________ #Yorkshire, #highereducation, #AI

How do universities contribute to community empowerment and evidence-informed policymaking in devolved regions? Dr Peter O'Brien spoke at The #York Policy Engine Catalyst Event on the role universities play in driving regional growth and strengthening #collaboration. 📢 Read here: bit.ly/3ZQGQRC

Creative health, place-based business cases, the York Policy Engine and MORE — all in this week's #YorkshireUnis Digest! 🔍Read: bit.ly/YUDigestW8_26 📩Join the mailing list: bit.ly/YUNewsletter

Looking to catch up before Monday? 🔍Read this week's #YorkshireUnis Digest: mailchi.mp/yorkshireuni... Follow the link for the latest on: -Future Universities -Areas of Research Interest -South Yorkshire Boys’ Impact Conference ...and MORE! 📩Join the mailing list: bit.ly/YUNewsletter

NEW Areas of Research Interest for the West Yorkshire Combined Authority are being developed to better connect regional data, evidence and policy. #ARI Read more: bit.ly/4asKF4t The project will contribute directly to the delivery of the West #Yorkshire Higher Education Compact: bit.ly/HEcompact

Shaping regional futures, collaborative enhancement projects and the graduate labour market — all in today's #YorkshireUnis Digest! 🔍Read more: bit.ly/YUDigestW5_26 📩Join the mailing list for weekly updates: bit.ly/YUNewsletter #Yorkshire #highereducation

Need to catch up? Read the latest YU Weekly Digest! 🔍Read more inside on: bit.ly/YUDigestW4_26 -International Education Strategy -The IRL Trial -Education spending in England 📩Join the mailing list: bit.ly/YUNewsletter

The Northern Growth Strategy is here, but what does it mean for pan-regional collaboration❓ Dr Peter O'Brien, YU Executive Director, reflects on what the Strategy could mean for infrastructure, economic development and growth across the #North of England. Read more: bit.ly/4jKk6vC

📢 “There is huge, untapped potential in Yorkshire that can be unlocked by improving connectivity within the region." Today's announcement on the Northern Powerhouse Rail confirms new investment in transport infrastructure in #Yorkshire. Read our response: bit.ly/4pzON7Z

✍ We have responded to the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Growth Plan consultation. Read our response: bit.ly/44WGxrl

"We will work closely with Government, institutions, and partners, to secure positive outcomes for our region, including inwards investment and growth." Professor Charlie Jeffery CBE, YU Chair and Vice-Chancellor of the University of York, provides comment following today's #Budget: bit.ly/484IWCo

COP30 called for implementation; Yorkshire is delivering. Messages from #COP30 emphasised the critical role of subnational governments in driving change. Read how locally led climate action is being delivered across the region. yorkshireuniversities.ac.uk/2025/11/25/c...

🤖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...

📣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

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

📢 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

Need a quick recap? The #YorkshireUnis Digest covers national and regional #HE updates, Leeds' Ambitions and South Yorkshire's Local Growth Plan! 🔍Read: bit.ly/YUDigestW25_39 📩Subscribe: bit.ly/YUNewsletter

🚨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

🚨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

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.

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.

⭐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

🚨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

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': kpmg.com/uk/en/insigh...

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

Our July newsletter has dropped! 📣 buff.ly/M8I9o53 📝 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 Sign up to our mailing list - buff.ly/FiLKNeu

📢“…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

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

🚨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 [email protected] by Monday 28 July 2025.

🌍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

📢 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

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: yorkshireuniversities.ac.uk/2025/06/04/y...

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! 👇

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

🗨️ 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.👇 medium.com/policy-leeds... #Collaboration #Communities #KnowledgeExchange

🏫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!

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

🌸A new season, a new newsletter! Take a look at what we have been up to since the frost thawed, in our Spring 2025 Newsletter: bit.ly/YUSpring25 Inside you will find updates on our work in #policy engagement, local and #regionaldevelopment, climate and #sustainability and #graduatetalent.

With the #election of Luke Campbell as Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, we look ahead to collaborative opportunities with the Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority to support #regionaldevelopment and local growth. Read more: yorkshireuniversities.ac.uk/2025/05/06/w...

"I am proud that Yorkshire Universities contributed, and we will ensure our region remains a destination of choice for international students.” We welcome, alongside Professor Karen Bryan OBE, Vice-Chancellor of York St John University, the recent report published by IHEC. See more: bit.ly/4jNQUCF

Looking for networks in Yorkshire & Humber that are supporting research-policy engagement? Try Y-PERN's new interactive tool: bit.ly/42KpKGa The #tool provides details of #networks working across the region to support a range of diverse initiatives centered on research- #policy engagement.

We have signed a new and updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yorkshire and Humber Councils. 🤝 Read the updated MoU here: bit.ly/4jv5bUP The refreshed MoU reaffirms our partnership with Yorkshire and Humber Councils and our shared commitment to strengthening regional #collaboration.

We have issued an #openletter outlining three strategic priorities for the #HullandEastYorkshire mayoral election candidates. 1️⃣Improving productivity, skills, and training 2️⃣Building a sustainable future 3️⃣Championing Hull and East Yorkshire as a prime location for business Read more: bit.ly/4j3Qo3y

Check out this behind-the-scenes shot of our talented scribe Chris at the recent @Y_PERN_ @y-pern.bsky.social Academic Policy Engagement Networks Collaboration event! We dived into exciting conversations on bridging academia and policymaking for impactful change 🚀

It's Monday! That means it's time to catch-up on #regionaldevelopments and #highereducation updates with the latest edition of the #YorkshireUnis Digest! 🔍Read: bit.ly/YUDigestW13_25 📩Subscribe: bit.ly/YU-Subscribe Photo credit: @y-pern.bsky.social and @niftyfoxcreative.bsky.social

Save the date! Our 2025 Conference will take place on Friday 27th June! 🤝 We're bringing together Yorkshire and the Humber's academics and policymakers to discuss the opportunity, the impacts and the future of regional policy engagement. 📆 Please put the date in your diary today!