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The York Policy Engine is establishing three new University of York Policy Research Groups with colleagues from the Administrative Fairness Lab, the Institute of Mental Health Research and XR Stories.

The University of York’s Cost of Living research group has published a new report exploring the link between fuel poverty and homelessness.

A new Policy Brief from Dr Jed Meers, Dr Kit Colliver, Professor John Hudson and Professor Neil Lunt from University of York Cost of Living Research Group (CoLRG) examines the future of the Household Support Fund and its importance in supporting the needs of low-income households and activities in the third sector.

In our first article on Select Committee’s we explored how to prepare for an appearance at one of these committees and what to expect when you attend one. In this article we’ll look at a real-life example of an academic from York who was invited to give evidence at the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee.

Professor Tony Heron, Professor of International Political Economy at York, offers some advice and guidance for those who have been called to appear at select committee, discussing what to expect on the day, and how best to prepare.

Fellows of the University of York Policy Academy met for the first time last week as part of a new initiative for academic and professional service staff interested in engaging with policy and policymakers.

The University of York’s Cost of Living Group welcomed the Energy Affordability Evaluation Team, from the Department of Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) to York in order to discuss domestic and non-domestic energy schemes implemented by the government and how these linked with the wider cost of living.

Dr Anna Bull from the Department of Education at The University of York has released a policy brief outlining key policy recommendations to tackle sexual harassment in the UK film and television industry.

The York Policy Engine recently participated in the international conference, 'Societal Impact of Science', organised by the Network for Advancing & Evaluating the Societal Impact of Science (AESIS Network).

A new report offers an insight into local councillors’ fears of a “sense of crisis” in the communities they serve.

Dr Sarah Forbes from the School for Business and Society and The Equal Parenting Project writes about the impact the project is having on working rights and gender equality in the work place.

In our latest blog, Antony So, The York Policy Engine Communication and Engagement Officer, shares key tips for successful engagement with policymakers.

The Equal Parenting Project, in collaboration with Music Football Fatherhood, announces the winners of the Working Dads Employer Awards 2023

Professor John Hudson summarises the findings of a UNICEF report into public spending on children in low- and middle-income countries.

A new Policy Brief from Dr Kit Colliver, Professor John Hudson and Professor Neil Lunt from University of York School for Business and Society Research focusing on the capacity of local authorities to respond to the impact of the cost of living crisis and variations in local support.

University of York to be part of Local Policy Innovation Partnerships

The York Policy Engine was delighted to deliver its first event with the Open Innovation Team (OIT).

Anthonia James, Head of the York Policy Engine, reflects on the inaugural FixOurFood Summit in March

The Reform Scholar Programme 2023 has been launched.

Research conducted by our Cost of Living Group shows that there is significant concern about the capacity of local councils and public services to respond to the cost of living crisis.

Y-PERN is a new network-based approach to inclusive and place-based academic policy engagement and research.

A recent report co-authored by York researchers from our Cost of Living Research Group shows that child poverty, including fuel poverty and food insecurity, is higher in the North than the rest of England.