Policy Leeds is the policy engagement hub for the University of Leeds. We work to connect researchers and policy professionals in order to inform policy development at local, national and international level.
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New Event! The first session from the Government Office for Science will explore how they “put excellent scientific advice at the heart of decision making” for UK Government. In this event, you'll learn more about how GOS achieves their mission and the routes to engagement with government they support and advertise. 📍 21st Jan, 15:30 - 16:30 (Online) https://lnkd.in/erxjApYH
It's almost been two weeks since we jointly launched our 'Research collaboration framework' with Leeds City Council. Interested in how we are are working together to tackle issues faced by the city? Find out more: https://lnkd.in/exuJnyiJ #TeamLeeds #Leeds #PolicyEngagement #Collaboration #KnowledgeExchange
📢 The University of Leeds and Leeds City Council have launched a new joint ‘Research collaboration framework’ that sets out how they will work together to address pressing challenges in the city. 🗨️ "This framework will help to strengthen collaboration opportunities and enable policy makers to access the research and expertise needed for evidence-based decisions that drive benefit to the region for growth, and the public good.” - Nick Plant, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chair of the Collaboration Steering Committee, University of Leeds 🗨️ “Our Leeds Best City Ambition sets out our priorities for the city, which can only be achieved alongside others through our ‘Team Leeds’ approach. Our continued collaboration with academic institutions across the city enables us to work towards achieving our ambitions, building upon the huge strengths, influence and potential that our academic assets bring.” - Mariana Pexton, Interim Chief Executive, Leeds City Council 🔗 Read our latest blog to learn more about how the framework will help inform the collaboration and work with other city partners: https://lnkd.in/eAcfs_zA 🔗 Or visit our website to read the new framework in full: https://lnkd.in/e4GZXsZT Leeds City Council University of Leeds Y-PERN Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) Yorkshire Universities Nick Plant Horizons Institute Leeds Social Sciences Institute Mike Eakins Juliet Jopson Abi Rowson #partnership #Leeds #TeamLeeds #Researchcollaboration
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Associate Professor in Criminal Justice at University of Leeds. Areas of expertise include violence reduction, enforced alcohol abstinence and cuckooing victimisation
The Preventing & Disrupting Cuckooing Victimisation: Professional Toolkit has been downloaded more than 13,000 times since its release earlier this year. Huge thank you to all who have shared the Toolkit both within your organisations and beyond. https://lnkd.in/e9B9y-UX I will be updating the Toolkit in February 2025 to reflect practitioner feedback. To support this, I would be grateful if you could complete this short survey: https://lnkd.in/eHKR9DKK Alternatively, if you would be interested in participating in an informal group meeting (approx. 1 hour, online) in January 2025, please do sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eRJVnMwU Thanks so much!
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Amazing news from the School of Law: Dr Karina Patrício Ferreira Lima and colleagues from University of Warwick - School of Law have drafted a Bill which is scheduled for debate in Parliament! The Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill proposes legal measures to cap recoverable debts owed by developing countries to private creditors and supports global efforts to resolve sovereign debt crises in developing countries. Read more on this story at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eng_f2kR
Missed our latest signpost? There's been a lot of exciting activity over the past few weeks! 🔗 Discover what our colleagues have been up to: https://lnkd.in/ezsPUU45
📢 Our latest signpost has arrived, and it’s the last of 2024. In this edition, discover how we’ve been strengthening our partnership with Leeds City Council, supporting climate action regionally and internationally and celebrate colleagues’ recent awards and appointments. 🔗 Find all this and more: https://lnkd.in/ezsPUU45 Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) Y-PERN Yorkshire Universities Leeds City Council Leeds Social Sciences Institute Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission Sense about Science Priestley Centre for Climate Futures School of Law - University of Leeds Leeds University Business School Research Culture at the University of Leeds University of Leeds
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If you work in a Local or Combined Authority and are interested in setting up Areas of Research Interest (ARI) as a way to better engage with the research community, then this great guide on the practical steps you can take to establish your own ARI is for you. Written by Max French and Melissa Hawkins from Northumbria University. Thanks for including our work with Leeds City Council as one of the case studies.
📑We're pleased to be publishing today our latest resource for policy organisations: “Areas of Research Interest - A Practical Guide”. ❓ What are Areas of Research Interest? Areas of Research Interest (ARIs) are tools that help policy organisations understand their research priorities, address knowledge needs, and communicate more effectively with the academic community. They are public statements expressions of evidence needs. ❓ How can this guide help? Designed for policy professionals, our guide walks you through the stages of developing Areas of Research Interest, provides case studies from leading examples, and tips on how to use your Areas of Research Interest productively. Plus we provide some practical and flexible tools to use along the way. Find out more ➡️https://lnkd.in/euXvHpbV This guide was written by CAPE Policy Fellows Max French and Melissa Hawkins from Northumbria University and is part of CAPE's work to extend Areas of Research beyond Government Departments with input from Leeds City Council Newcastle City Council The North East Combined Authority Alex Black.
📢 Colleagues in Leeds University Business School are looking for two new research assistants! Interested in Computer Science and Machine Learning? 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/g6_q9Qrm Interested in Climate Resilience, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Sources? 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gmBa4DYn #Jobs #Leeds #Opportunities #Research #Innovation
📢 Our latest signpost has arrived, and it’s the last of 2024. In this edition, discover how we’ve been strengthening our partnership with Leeds City Council, supporting climate action regionally and internationally and celebrate colleagues’ recent awards and appointments. 🔗 Find all this and more: https://lnkd.in/ezsPUU45 Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) Y-PERN Yorkshire Universities Leeds City Council Leeds Social Sciences Institute Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission Sense about Science Priestley Centre for Climate Futures School of Law - University of Leeds Leeds University Business School Research Culture at the University of Leeds University of Leeds
📢 Applications are open to join the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)’s new Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC). This is a high-profile opportunity to support the DESNZ Chief Scientific Adviser and provide independent scientific, technical, and analytical advice to inform key departmental decision making, including decisions related to delivering the Prime Minister’s mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower. Both eminent senior leaders and excelling mid-career professionals, from relevant academic or industrial backgrounds, are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is 12 January 2025 (19:00). Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e7FBFz9k
📢 NEW: We’re recruiting members for our newly formed Science and Technology Advisory Council. It’s a high-profile opportunity to gain insight into the department and provide advice to our ministers, Permanent Secretaries and senior officials on science, engineering, technology, and analysis. Work will relate to our missions to: 📌make the UK a clean energy superpower 📌secure our long-term energy supply 📌bring down bills 📌reach net zero We’re looking for outstanding individuals from relevant academic or industrial backgrounds. Appointments will initially be for a 3-year term, with a time commitment of around 15 days per year. Find out more and apply for the role here: https://lnkd.in/e7FBFz9k
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📢 The University of Leeds and Leeds City Council have launched a new joint ‘Research collaboration framework’ that sets out how they will work together to address pressing challenges in the city. 🗨️ "This framework will help to strengthen collaboration opportunities and enable policy makers to access the research and expertise needed for evidence-based decisions that drive benefit to the region for growth, and the public good.” - Nick Plant, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chair of the Collaboration Steering Committee, University of Leeds 🗨️ “Our Leeds Best City Ambition sets out our priorities for the city, which can only be achieved alongside others through our ‘Team Leeds’ approach. Our continued collaboration with academic institutions across the city enables us to work towards achieving our ambitions, building upon the huge strengths, influence and potential that our academic assets bring.” - Mariana Pexton, Interim Chief Executive, Leeds City Council 🔗 Read our latest blog to learn more about how the framework will help inform the collaboration and work with other city partners: https://lnkd.in/eAcfs_zA 🔗 Or visit our website to read the new framework in full: https://lnkd.in/e4GZXsZT Leeds City Council University of Leeds Y-PERN Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) Yorkshire Universities Nick Plant Horizons Institute Leeds Social Sciences Institute Mike Eakins Juliet Jopson Abi Rowson #partnership #Leeds #TeamLeeds #Researchcollaboration