🧠🏛️ Missed the latest in policy news? Our new blog rounds up key reports, consultations & research from think tanks and academics. Catch up in 3 mins👇 🔗 blog.bham.ac.uk/cityredi/polic…

🚨 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

Kersten England Y-PERN Yorkshire Universities Carole Pattison Kirklees Council Prof Tim Thornton Harpreet Uppal MP Tracy Brabin WY 🌹 Andy Mycock Kate Josephs Sheffield City Council University of Hull Professor Dave Petley Economic and Social Research Council Stian Westlake West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce Mark Casci Leeds Beckett South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission Calderdale Council Dr Peter O'Brien Leeds Arts Uni The University of Sheffield University of Bradford West Yorkshire Combined Authority LeedsBusinessSchool Tom Haines-Doran Next, City-REDI/LPIP Hub’s Rebecca Riley notes that universities have a “long-standing history” of engaging in policy research to “identify problems & fix them”. However she says we need to get better as a sector at championing this & showing why it matters #YPENConf2025

Kersten England Y-PERN Yorkshire Universities Carole Pattison Kirklees Council Prof Tim Thornton Harpreet Uppal MP Tracy Brabin WY 🌹 Andy Mycock Kate Josephs Sheffield City Council University of Hull Professor Dave Petley Economic and Social Research Council Stian Westlake West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce Mark Casci Leeds Beckett South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission Calderdale Council Dr Peter O'Brien Leeds Arts Uni The University of Sheffield University of Bradford West Yorkshire Combined Authority LeedsBusinessSchool Tom Haines-Doran City-REDI LPIP Hub Rebecca Riley Riley says that this is part of “collaboration with courage”. The wider part is also looking frankly at whether the right people & systems are in place for your geography. She also notes missions will shift along with policy cycles #YPENConf2025

💡 Academy of Social Sciences highlights how our research helped secure a £1.5 bn infrastructure boost for the West Midlands. A powerful example of data-driven impact: when social science meets regional policy, resilience wins.🚉📈 ow.ly/4gP350WaJp9

🧠🏛️ Missed the latest in policy news? Our new blog rounds up key reports, consultations & research from think tanks and academics. Catch up in 3 mins👇 🔗 blog.bham.ac.uk/cityredi/polic…

The Uni of Birmingham West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator has tripled its initial target, unlocking nearly £50M in private co-investment. Backed by Innovate UK & West Midlands Combined Authority, WMHTIA is powering health tech growth across the region. Full story: ow.ly/SRvA50WeN2e

Research Fellow Dr Gerardo Javier Arriaga-Garcia has been mentioned in The Big Issue, saying how, as part of his ongoing work looking at #poverty, 'It feels like we need a moral and a political commitment to change the rules of the game.' Read more - ow.ly/Ff8C50WiQ5v

From Tick Box to Toolbox: Rethinking the Green Book @rileyresearch discusses the UK Treasury’s Green Book, a vital tool that's too often misused or misunderstood. She advocates for improved training and a cultural shift. ow.ly/UUFB50WgBlx

🚨 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

🎙️ Exciting news! Our Co-Director @rileyresearch is hosting the “Spending Review & Culture” session on Tuesday 8 July 2025, 9:30–10:30 AM (online). Don’t miss it! 🌍✨culturecentral.co.uk/events/spendin…

From Tick Box to Toolbox: Rethinking the Green Book @rileyresearch discusses the UK Treasury’s Green Book, a vital tool that's too often misused or misunderstood. She advocates for improved training and a cultural shift. ow.ly/UUFB50WgBlx

Thrilled to see Dr Charlotte Hoole's insights featured in the RSA Regional Studies blog! 🎉 Her work on geographic inequalities & devolved governance highlights how uneven devolution is shaping regional futures. Check out the full post - ow.ly/KaGk50WiS5a”

Join @SuperTechWM on July 8th for The Future of Business, Professional & Financial Services in the West Midlands Plan for growth and explore the exciting future of business, professional, and financial services in the West Midlands! 🎟️ Last few tickets: ow.ly/Pu9150WjyVO

From Tick Box to Toolbox: Rethinking the Green Book @rileyresearch discusses the UK Treasury’s Green Book, a vital tool that's too often misused or misunderstood. She advocates for improved training and a cultural shift. ow.ly/UUFB50WgBlx

Some of the City-REDI Team have been busy working on educational videos with Time for Geography on visual materials on various topics like #Brexit, #Covid and the UK's economic future. Take a look - ow.ly/z7Lx50WfXfj

Research Fellow Dr Gerardo Javier Arriaga-Garcia has been mentioned in The Big Issue, saying how, as part of his ongoing work looking at #poverty, 'It feels like we need a moral and a political commitment to change the rules of the game.' Read more - ow.ly/Ff8C50WiQ5v

🎙️ Exciting news! Our Co-Director @rileyresearch is hosting the “Spending Review & Culture” session on Tuesday 8 July 2025, 9:30–10:30 AM (online). Don’t miss it! 🌍✨culturecentral.co.uk/events/spendin…

Thrilled to see Dr Charlotte Hoole's insights featured in the RSA Regional Studies blog! 🎉 Her work on geographic inequalities & devolved governance highlights how uneven devolution is shaping regional futures. Check out the full post - ow.ly/KaGk50WiS5a”

🚨 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