🎙️ New Placecast episode! Charlotte Hoole & Andy Pike join Nicola Headlam to unpack England’s funding mess & why local governance needs a reset. 💥 Why geography matters. 💡 Insights on inequality, decentralisation & bold ideas for reform. 🔗 Listen now: ow.ly/OrNc50X1Xb2

🎙️ New Placecast episode! Charlotte Hoole & Andy Pike join Nicola Headlam to unpack England’s funding mess & why local governance needs a reset. 💥 Why geography matters. 💡 Insights on inequality, decentralisation & bold ideas for reform. 🔗 Listen now: ow.ly/OrNc50X1Xb2 #PlaceCast #PolicyMatters

New Edition of Policy Innovate is out! Explore insights from the Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) program on tackling place-based challenges and reducing regional disparities. Dive in for research, events, and more! ow.ly/KyAv50X0b14

“Neighbouring Data: Three Reports on the Data Observatory”: 🔎 New from AndTowns: Three reports explore how place-based data—pride, culture, health, and more—can inform local decision-making. Read more: andtowns.co.uk/news/neighbo...

🌍 Bridging Research and Policy for Global Action: A day of dialogue for a more sustainable and equitable future 🗓️ Wednesday 17 September 2025 🕚 11:00 – 17:00 BST 📍 The Exchange, Centenary Square, Birmingham 📢 Please register your place here: ow.ly/xFoH50WTaNr

🌱 What does a just transition really mean in regional policy? Will Eadson explores how South Yorkshire policymakers interpret fairness in the shift to a low-carbon economy—using Q-methodology to uncover diverse views on justice & change. 🔗 blog.bham.ac.uk/lpip/?p=1688

🎙️ Liz Shutt joins Placecast to explore how early, evidence-led collaboration with the North East Combined Authority is helping shape impactful policy to tackle childhood poverty. ow.ly/EH7P50WQZwh

🚨 HMRC’s new Research Future Strategy is out! It aims to: 📊 Expand access to tax data 🤝 Boost researcher engagement 📚 Improve data quality 🌍 Support evidence-based policy 🔗 ow.ly/JWV650WQ7oB #HMRC #DataForPolicy #ADRUK #OpenData #PublicSectorResearch

🧭 “We’re not just bridging gaps—we’re building new spaces for collaboration.” Liz Shutt shares how Insights North East is reshaping how policy and research connect. 🎧 Listen now via Placecast - ow.ly/CUCk50WQZm0 #PolicyInnovation #PlaceLeadership

Mapping the Future of Civic University Engagement: Introducing the Civic 6 Framework @rileyresearch.bsky.social introduces the Civic 6 Framework—a tool designed to help UK universities reflect on and strengthen their civic and policy engagement. ow.ly/IOP650WNmyW

Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) are hiring❗ They're looking for an Administration and Events Assistant to support our work within UPEN Programmes. If you thrive in a busy, collaborative environment, this role is for you. Apply by 7 September ➡️ ow.ly/TE9y50WJvRh

Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) are hiring❗ They're looking for an Administration and Events Assistant to support our work within UPEN Programmes. If you thrive in a busy, collaborative environment, this role is for you. Apply by 7 September ➡️ ow.ly/TE9y50WJvRh

The UK has long struggled to learn from Europe on spatial rebalancing. A new blog by Charlotte Hoole & Jack Newman argues that while recent steps are positive, an asymmetric approach won’t tackle geographic inequality. Read more - ow.ly/nBk850WJvJR

Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) are hiring❗ They're looking for an Administration and Events Assistant to support our work within UPEN Programmes. If you thrive in a busy, collaborative environment, this role is for you. Apply by 7 September ➡️ ow.ly/TE9y50WJvRh

Inclusive and Sustainable Local Economic Performance: What Place-Based Leaders can do Next Jamie Ounan calls for Local Authorities to lead economic transformation through mission-based approaches—long-term goals & aligning resources to community needs. ow.ly/5FrK50WI220

📝 ‪@jesscraig.bsky.social from @powertochange.org.uk shares how government and combined authorities can unlock inclusive growth by backing the social economy. A must-read for policy makers and changemakers. 👇 ow.ly/v1bf50WAAtL

🏠 “The Value of Housing: Building a Stable Foundation” This report highlights how housing impacts society, from boosting wellbeing to shaping economic mobility to why it must be central to place-based policy making. Read more 👇 housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...

🎙️ PlaceCast explores how local leadership, universities & innovation can shape inclusive growth. From skills to civic impact, don’t miss this podcast recap. 👇 🔗 ow.ly/86Pp50WAAw6 #PlaceLeadership #InclusiveGrowth #LPIP

🎙️ PlaceCast explores how local leadership, universities & innovation can shape inclusive growth. From skills to civic impact, don’t miss this podcast recap. 👇 🔗 ow.ly/86Pp50WAAw6 #PlaceLeadership #InclusiveGrowth #LPIP

🎙️ #Placecast? What’s that? It’s our brand-new podcast series diving into how place-based leadership can tackle the problems of 2025. If you're into knowledge mobilisation, local power, and real influence in policy — this is essential listening. 👇 blog.bham.ac.uk/lpip/categor...

🚨 Calling all researchers, policy pros & practitioners! @city-redi.bsky.social are inviting expressions of interest to join them as an Associate at the University of Birmingham. Collaborate on impactful regional economic development projects and make a difference! 🔗 Apply now: ow.ly/5FUm50Ww1pz

What does it mean to go beyond benchmarks in place-based policy? Dr Sara Hassan and Professor Abi Gilmore reflect on the RSA conference session on culture, communities & infrastructure. 🏗️🌍 📖 Read here: blog.bham.ac.uk/lpip/2025/07...

🎧 New on Placecast: Des McNulty joins Nicola Headlam to explore how universities can power local change, why place matters in policy, and how to bridge the gap between research and real-world impact. 🔗 Listen now: tinyurl.com/3ukyn79s #PlaceBasedPolicy #LocalLeadership

All ready for a busy couple of days with @lpipruralwales.bsky.social at the Royal Welsh Show. @lpiphub.bsky.social

In a recent UPEN members meeting, the group looked at the CAPE report Hidden Talents: Core Competencies of Knowledge Mobilisers Working in Public Policy - CAPE, @elliemg.bsky.social discusses the outcomes. blog.bham.ac.uk/lpip/2025/07...

🎧 New on Placecast: Des McNulty joins Nicola Headlam to explore how universities can power local change, why place matters in policy, and how to bridge the gap between research and real-world impact. 🔗 Listen now: tinyurl.com/3ukyn79s #PlaceBasedPolicy #LocalLeadership

🔍 Ever thought who truly holds collaborative partnerships together? @elliemg.bsky.social highlights how the unsung individuals are the hidden glue holding successful university-community partnerships together through their unrecognised relational work. blog.bham.ac.uk/lpip/2025/07...

🔍 Ever thought who truly holds collaborative partnerships together? Elizabeth Goodyear highlights how the unsung individuals are the hidden glue holding successful university-community partnerships together through their unrecognised relational work. ow.ly/vppg50Wjv0v

🚨 UPEN is hiring! Join UCL Public Policy as Policy Engagement Coordinator to help build systems linking research & UK policymaking. Hybrid in London | £43.3K–£51.8K | Apply by 13 July 👉 ow.ly/Sb5X50WfhpW

Congratulations to Stuart Mills, Leeds University Business School, for his recent appointment as a @lpiphub.bsky.social place fellow. He joins a group of exceptional individuals with a wealth of experience to drive local policy innovation across the UK. Read more blog.bham.ac.uk/lpip/2025/06...

Why Power and Privilege Matters: Key Considerations for Meaningful Community Engagement Carly Walker-Dawson from @involveuk.bsky.social discusses how to achieve meaningful community engagement by addressing power imbalances to build trust and foster equitable participation. ow.ly/Artf50Wbmje

🚜 Exciting news for rural Wales! The #CymruWledigLPIP – a £5 million, 3‑year Local Policy & Innovation Partnership – has launched at the Senedd. It brings together universities, policymakers, community groups & businesses to tackle big challenges. tfc.cymru/en_gb/work/c...

“What’s next for regional policy engagement in Yorkshire and the Humber?” @rileyresearch.bsky.social will be part of the team tackling these questions and more as part of the upcoming Y-PERN 2025 conference on Friday 27th June. Register your place: ow.ly/sY0g50W89C5

New research from Power to Change shows how community‑owned high streets & strategic local authority support can supercharge local economies & wellbeing. www.powertochange.org.uk/evidence-and...

Why Do We Want to Analyse the Local Economy as a System? Maryna Ramcharan explains that local economies are dynamic, interconnected systems in which people, jobs, businesses, and technology continuously shape one another. ow.ly/oJXA50W7xoG

In Ep. 3 of #Placecast, Chris Naylor & Jamie Ounan explore how place leadership—rooted in collaboration, reform & local knowledge—can tackle today’s complex challenges. Hosted by Abigail Taylor. Listen now! 🎧 #PlaceLeadership lnkd.in/esysU6DZ

The Universities Policy Engagement Network has received funding from Research England and ESRC to improve the national academic policy engagement infrastructure. Sarah Chaytor explains why this is great news for the impact of public policy. ow.ly/t6b350W4F4L

🚨 Big news from UPEN They have been awarded £5M by Research England (with support from ESRC + UKRI) to scale academic-policy engagement from 2025–28! Building capacity, centring communities, and shaping better policy🌍📘 #PolicyEngagement

“#PlaceLeadership is about empowering people to define and pursue their own good life by removing barriers and enabling real choice.” — Chris Naylor, Ep. 3 of #Placecast. Listen now! 🎧 blog.bham.ac.uk/lpip/2025/06...

TAF/EDF Project – An Introduction Reen Blake-Carr introduces the TAF/EDF project, highlighting key themes—evaluation setup, innovative use of place-based data, and effective dissemination—as essential for impactful, place-sensitive policy interventions across the UK. ow.ly/zqxa50VZQpP

How are local people’s lived experiences and expertise informing decisions and solutions in Yorkshire and Humber? ‘YPIP’ brings together academia, policymakers and communities to support place-based initiatives through knowledge exchange and development. ow.ly/oC2A50VWisX

Powering Up Local Leaders: The Data Revolution @rileyresearch.bsky.social emphasises the urgent need for data devolution to empower Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs) in England, highlighting seven key reforms to improve data access, governance, and collaboration. ow.ly/XyYg50VW9pt

🎙️ New on the LPIP Hub podcast: Placecast! 🎧 Kostas Kollydas & Andy Westwood dive into skills, regional inequality & how local institutions shape policy. A must-listen for those into knowledge mobilisation & government influence. blog.bham.ac.uk/lpip/2025/05... #Placecast #LPIPHub

Anne Green shares her experience of research collaborations @lpiphub.bsky.social

The Evolving Art of Place Leadership Sam Markey emphasises the power of collaborative governance & place-based impact investment to drive local renewal & prosperity despite economic challenges. ow.ly/Qusv50VSiow

Students Take on Sustainability Challenge with Data at University of Sheffield Hackathon YHODA, part of YPIP, joined the 2025 Data & Design Hackathon at the Uni of Sheffield to help tackle regional data challenges. ow.ly/u9I650VOwy8

🎙️ New on the LPIP Hub podcast: Placecast! 🎧 Kostas Kollydas & Andy Westwood dive into skills, regional inequality & how local institutions shape policy. A must-listen for those into knowledge mobilisation & government influence. blog.bham.ac.uk/lpip/2025/05... #Placecast #LPIPHub

🎙️ New on the LPIP Hub podcast: Placecast! 🎧 Kostas Kollydas & Andy Westwood dive into skills, regional inequality & how local institutions shape policy. A must-listen for those into knowledge mobilisation & government influence. blog.bham.ac.uk/lpip/2025/05... #Placecast #LPIPHub

Insights From a Showcase Event on Building Healthier Local Economies Dr Kostas Kollydas summarises key discussions and takeaways from a Liverpool City Region Economies for Healthier Lives Showcase Event. ow.ly/e7ch50VJygj

Welcome to the Third edition of Policy Innovate! Explore insights from the Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) program on tackling place-based challenges and reducing regional disparities. Dive in for research, events, and more! ow.ly/FRy650VJyl6