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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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.
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Policy Leeds June signpost
Discover Leeds research in parliament, community-driven projects enhancing local life, and recent policy-facing awards.
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An invitation for civic collaboration in Leeds
Dr Abi Rowson from the Horizons Institute reflects on a secondment at Leeds City Council to help get researchers and council officers collaborating on work that will benefit the city.
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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 immediate action.
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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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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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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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Improve school attendance
Persistent school absence has nearly doubled from pre-pandemic levels to affect around 1 in 4 children. This note investigates how routinely collected data can be better used to tackle this crisis.
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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.