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 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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Major partnership to address policy challenges in Yorkshire and the Humber
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 February signpost
This month sees the launch of the Child First Government report series with a report on autism support, along with a food security index update, modern slavery research, and more.
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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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Conference calls for cuckooing to be criminalised
Taking over a victim's home to prepare, store, or sell drugs - cuckooing - should be made a criminal offence, according to the first major conference on the issue.
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Piloting creative solutions to make Leeds parks feel safer for women
The Wow Park project is piloting creative ways to make parks feel safer and more inclusive for women and girls, working with Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Combine Authority.
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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.