Policy Leeds
We work to connect researchers and policy professionals in order to inform policy development at local, national and international level.
Find out more about our aims and how you can work with us.
Read our blogs series and policy briefs for policy-relevant evidence and ideas from across the University of Leeds's wide-ranging research and innovation. Keep up to date with the latest news and opportunities by following us on LinkedIn and X.
We can also provide more individualised support to connect policy professionals to research expertise at the University, and researchers with policy opportunities. Please contact us to start a conversation.
Policy Leeds news and blogs
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Policy Leeds April signpost
This month we reflect on successful civic and research partnerships, the launch of a new child poverty report and policy-relevant events.
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Mandating indoor air quality for public buildings
Professor Catherine Noakes, School of Civil Engineering, co-authors a paper calling for indoor air quality standards to be introduced around the globe.
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The new Y-PERN website launches
The new Y-PERN (Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network) website celebrates the network’s mission to create inclusive, evidence-based policies.
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Major partnership to address Yorkshire and Humber policy challenges
A regional research, policy and community partnership will provide the evidence needed for the Yorkshire and Humber region to deliver on climate change, inequalities and data gaps.
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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 upcoming policy events.
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Decarbonising the world’s industries
Harmful emissions from the industrial sector could be reduced by up to 85% across the world using existing technology, according to new research.
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Business of Policymaking Podcast
Dr Jana Javornik hosts this podcast series speaking to policy makers on how researchers can make a difference. Link to Soundcloud. Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Policy Leeds briefs
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Early Childhood Education and Care boosted learning during COVID-19
New research shows that Early Childhood Education and Care boosted preschool children’s learning and school preparedness in the year after COVID-19 lockdowns, especially for less advantaged children.
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Unlocking private investment in soil carbon in England
This policy brief looks at options to unlock private finance to increase soil carbon levels, balancing Sustainable Farming Incentives and Voluntary Carbon Markets.
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Fuel poverty in the cost of living crisis
With rising energy costs, almost a quarter of UK households are now facing energy poverty. This policy note summarises the body of evidence on the likely effects for households.
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Reducing restrictive practices in UK institutional settings
This policy note reports on the most effective interventions to reduce the use of restrictive practices, such as restraint or seclusion, in health, education and criminal justice settings.
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Supporting movement skills to improve health and education
Children who are behind on their movement skills do worse at school and have poorer health. New movement skill tools have been developed to help schools tackle this issue.
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Protecting BAME families and communities during a public health emergency
Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. A framework is proposed to ensure responses to future pandemics are culturally competent.
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Shared ground heat exchange for the decarbonisation of heat
Shared ground heat exchange can deliver low carbon heat where other options are not feasible, but they are not supported under current policy.