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“Child poverty rampant” says the PM at today’s #LabourConference24
A new report from our Cost of Living research group lays out the reasons for this and calls for an ambitious strategy to help lift children out of poverty
Read here: bit.ly/3Bs1LkM
ALT Getting the child poverty strategy righ: Key lessons from research evidence for an effective, ambitious approach
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I wrote an article for @ConversationUK on the abolition of NHS England: what does it mean for the NHS and what are the risks and opportunities.
theconversation.com/keir-sta…
The Born in Bradford (BiB) Centre for Social Change at the University of York is inviting @UniOfYork researchers from all departments to collaborate on impactful, community and policy-focused research.
Find out more and apply: bit.ly/4b9kcc0
ALT Call for researchers Collaborative funding opportunities with the Born in Bradford centre for social change Find out more and apply at the web address york.ac.uk/policy-engine
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We are looking forward to hosting Professor Dame Angela McLean, Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government (@uksciencechief), today and showcasing our leading research programmes and facilities, which play a vital role in driving regional economic growth.
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NEW @Y_PERN_ REPORT features a Foreword co-written by our Executive Director, @obrienpeter72; Y-PERN Academic Director, Andrew Brown; and Y-PERN Engagement Director, @kersten_england.
🔎Read the report in full: yorkshireuniversities.ac.uk/…
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🛒 37% of supermarket promotions on food and non-alcoholic drinks are for unhealthy food!
Our #BrokenPlate report highlights the need for policies to improve access to minimally processed options.
🔗 bit.ly/3PR0Gal
#HFSS #UPF
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A huge thanks to @alexis_darby for joining us at our latest policy academy where she answered questions from our fellows and shared her insights on communicating research to policymakers.
Our Head of Public Affairs @alexis_darby spoke to the York Policy Academy at @UniOfYork this week, giving advice and sharing her experience of communicating research effectively to policymakers
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Could your project make a real impact on #decarbonisation in #York and #NorthYorkshire?
Find out more about obtaining a grant from our new #CarbonNegative Challenge Fund.
Join our 2pm webinar on Friday Feb 14th
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Today the @UniOfYork officially launches CoSTAR Live Lab:
state-of-the-art facilities in collaboration with @ProductionPark_ that will enrich the UK’s creative industries. Good luck to all @helena_daffern @GPKSound @jamiecullum @BonzaMusicLive #YorkResearch
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Very proud to launch our Carbon Negative Challenge Fund today.
Grant applications are now open to organisations, of all sizes, demonstrating innovation in cutting our region's greenhouse gasses or boosting resilience to #ClimateChange
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📢Calling all second and third year undergrads!
The Policy School is an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to work with government advisors and York academics to develop and enhance their skills in policy engagement. Find out more and apply: bit.ly/4aP5B56
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North Yorkshire councillors recently visited our plot trials. We're investigating the benefits of #RegenerativeAgriculture practices, such as minimal tillage & cover crops, on soil health, biodiversity, and #ClimateChange #SoilHealth
Read the article:
richmondshiretoday.co.uk/cou…
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The @DWPgovuk Below Average Resources data shows children are the main victims. End the two-child limit! gov.uk/government/statistics…
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One week to go!
In this session classicist @ProfArleneHH Vice-Chair of UPEN (Arts and Humanities) & Prof of Public Policy @durham_uni will highlight the benefits of academic policy engagement, providing a chance to ask questions & design a strategy
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Great to hear from Andy Kerr from @YNYCombined about the plans for economic growth in our region, and from our own academic director @johnhudson who spoke about the importance of developing the dialogue between researchers and policy stakeholders to help drive innovation.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for #YorkTalks 2025 today, rounded up by a cracking final session about how #YorkResearch can help drive innovation and economic growth in Yorkshire.
Find out more about our research at: york.ac.uk/research/
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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for #YorkTalks 2025 today, rounded up by a cracking final session about how #YorkResearch can help drive innovation and economic growth in Yorkshire.
Find out more about our research at: york.ac.uk/research/
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Today's the day - YorkTalks is back! 💡
The perfect opportunity to explore all the fascinating research happening here at York.
Curious to know more? There’s still time to book your place at any of today’s sessions: 🎫 tinyurl.com/YorkTalks2025
#YorkResearch @UoYEvents
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Director of Economy Andy Kerr will be joining a panel with York researchers tomorrow to discover how research can drive economic growth.
Book your free place now
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#YorkTalks #YorkResearch
‘Black mould, wet clothes and sharing a bed’ – a sobering piece from @changing_r participant Gemma on the challenges faced by low-income families during the cold winter months
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As 2024 comes to an end, we've capture some of the highlights from our work with colleagues across the @UniOfYork over the past 12 months. A huge thanks to everyone who has supported us this year as we look forward to a great 2025.
Read about our 2024: bit.ly/3VO2HaD
ALT The York Policy Engine 2024 highlights