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The right to food: how traditional markets support local food systems
The right to food: how traditional markets support local food systems
Prof Sara Gonzalez explores how a new research project advocates for public policies that can expand the region’s ‘right to food’.
Policy Leeds
Oct 15
Why having empathy for MPs may help your policy engagement
Why having empathy for MPs may help your policy engagement
Juliet Jopson and IfG Academy’s Catherine Haddon and Katie Thorpe dive into the political side of policy engagement.
Policy Leeds
Oct 8
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Policy Leeds October signpost
12 new policy projects commence, plus the launch of Yorkshire’s climate action plan, a new crime toolkit, a report to fix children’s oral…
Policy Leeds
Oct 3
The fight against ‘cuckooing’
The fight against ‘cuckooing’
Drs Laura Bainbridge and Amy Loughery lead the ‘Cuckooing Research & Prevention Network’. But what is cuckooing and how will they tackle…
Policy Leeds
Sep 25
How politics, place, and people shape policy
How politics, place, and people shape policy
Unpacking the importance of context in crafting policies that truly respond to people’s needs
Policy Leeds
Sep 12
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Policy Leeds September signpost
Several new projects launch to address pressing global challenges in climate, crime and education, plus events and more.
Policy Leeds
Sep 5
Shaping guidelines to advance global efforts to prevent violent extremism
Shaping guidelines to advance global efforts to prevent violent extremism
Headway is made in preventing and countering violent extremism as practitioners agree minimum standards needed for employing former…
Policy Leeds
Aug 29
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Policy Leeds August signpost
New reports on climate and education offer evidence-based plans for the new government, plus a round up of policy news, events and more.
Policy Leeds
Aug 1
What skills do researchers need to engage effectively with policymakers?
What skills do researchers need to engage effectively with policymakers?
We share insights from policy and research experts on the skills and qualities that enable effective academic-policy engagement.
Policy Leeds
Jul 30
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Policy Leeds July signpost
This month sees the launch of the Climate Futures centre, a major climate report, election commentary, events and more.
Policy Leeds
Jul 2
Capturing the Areas of Research Interest zeitgeist
Capturing the Areas of Research Interest zeitgeist
Juliet Jopson and Abi Rowson reflect on the use of Areas of Research Interest, drawing on a UPEN 2024 Conference discussion.
Policy Leeds
Jun 21
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Policy Leeds June signpost
Discover Leeds research in parliament, community-driven projects enhancing local life, and recent policy-facing awards.
Policy Leeds
Jun 6
Tackling school absence using data: understanding the why and the how
Tackling school absence using data: understanding the why and the how
University of Leeds researchers are heading to Parliament to share how policymakers can act to address the school attendance crisis.
Policy Leeds
May 22
How can we achieve health equity? Lessons from “My Health, My Right”
How can we achieve health equity? Lessons from “My Health, My Right”
Drs Francis Poitier and Nichola Jones share how policy interventions and collective action can address key global health priorities.
Policy Leeds
May 15
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Policy Leeds May signpost
Local knowledge needs are revealed, several policy-relevant research networks launch, and a report on children’s mental health demands…
Policy Leeds
May 2
An invitation for civic collaboration: the team Leeds way
An invitation for civic collaboration: the team Leeds way
Dr Abi Rowson, of the Horizons Institute, reflects on her secondment with Leeds City Council supporting development of their Areas of…
Policy Leeds
Apr 8
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Policy Leeds April signpost
This month we reflect on successful civic and research partnerships, the launch of a new report on child poverty & showcase upcoming events
Policy Leeds
Apr 4
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Policy Leeds March signpost
This month’s roundup covers the launch of local partnerships for policy, energy, and child health, Leeds research in parliament, and…
Policy Leeds
Mar 7
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Policy Leeds February signpost
This month sees the launch of a report series on children and young people, updated food security index, modern slavery research, and more.
Policy Leeds
Feb 6
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Policy Leeds December signpost
This month’s round up covers work around COP28, Early Childhood Education and Care, Fair Energy Futures, food systems, events and…
Policy Leeds
Dec 7, 2023
Translating cancer research into policy and care
Translating cancer research into policy and care
Going from cancer research to improved patient outcomes takes a long time, which is why we need to establish a long term cancer strategy.
Policy Leeds
Nov 7, 2023
An insider’s view on working in science and health policy
An insider’s view on working in science and health policy
Whether you want to engage with policy professionals or join them, understanding what a career in policy is like can only be a good thing.
Policy Leeds
Nov 7, 2023
Policy Leeds November signpost
Policy Leeds November signpost
Our round up this month covers our new policy-relevant projects, Leeds at COP28, upcoming events, publications, and more.
Policy Leeds
Nov 2, 2023
Policy Leeds October signpost
Policy Leeds October signpost
Welcome to our October signpost blog, providing a roundup of policy relevant research and activity from across the University of Leeds.
Policy Leeds
Oct 5, 2023
Policy Leeds September signpost
Policy Leeds September signpost
Welcome to our September signpost — pulling together policy-focussed research from across the University of Leeds.
Policy Leeds
Sep 12, 2023
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