Policy Leeds is the policy engagement hub for the University of Leeds, strengthening connections between researchers and policy actors.
Leeds, UK
Joined August 2020
- Tweets2.7K
- Following749
- Followers1.2K
- Likes1.4K
Pinned Tweet
We are taking a break from X.
To stay up to date with the latest from Policy Leeds, please find us via:
LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/policy-…
BlueSky bsky.app/profile/policyleeds…
Medium medium.com/policy-leeds
YouTube youtube.com/@policyleeds
Website leeds.ac.uk/policy-leeds
Next week, we’re taking 2 research teams to Westminster to present their evidence on pertinent policy areas: school absenteeism & regional climate action.
They are hoping parliamentarians will use their research to inform future policymaking. #EvidenceWeek @senseaboutsci
(1/3)
ALT Early in the morning in central London with footpath, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament - London, UK. By zgphotography
📣Tackling the school attendance crisis!
Research by @DrMeganLWood and colleagues highlights how routinely collected data can address school absenteeism and improve children's wellbeing.
MP's/Peers can book to speak with the team on 21 January: senseaboutscience.org/eviden…
(2/3)
ALT Rear View Of High School Students Walking Into College Building Together. By Monkey Business
@pspencer_CSNI @rach_hopkins @StephenGethins @Sureena4WNE @_oliviablake @louhaigh @catmckinnell @ChiOnwurah @LucyMPowell @jeffsmithetc @AfzalKhanMCR @KimJohnsonMP @DanCardenMP @richardburgon @RachelReevesMP @alexsobel @KevanJonesMP @rachaelmaskell @lukejcr @CatSmithMPtable
📣Regional climate actions that make a difference!
Research by @YHClimateCom highlights how place-based interventions and schemes can help deliver on local and national #NetZero goals.
MP's/Peers can book to speak with the team on 21 January: senseaboutscience.org/eviden…
(3/3)
@PolicyLeeds retweeted
Big news! Prof Duncan Sheehan @CBLP_Leeds advises @UKHouseofLords on crypto-assets!
Read more 👇 essl.leeds.ac.uk/law/news/ar…
Did you know we're on Bluesky?
Join our growing community of policy professionals and academics and share in the latest policy news from Leeds👉bsky.app/profile/policyleeds…
ALT Infographic with text in foreground reading 'policyleeds.bsky.social'
@PolicyLeeds retweeted
Looking forward to talking everything School Attendance in Parliament next week!
Book your slot to speak with Dr Lydia Gunning and I here: senseaboutscience.org/eviden…
@POST_UK @policyleeds
Gov policies affect all our daily lives. Parliament must be able to effectively question the evidence being used to inform them.
#EvidenceWeek brings together public, researchers + parliamentarians to discuss how evidence for policies is used and scrutinised at Westminster
@PolicyLeeds retweeted
China plans to announce new climate targets in the next few weeks, outlining its first roadmap for reducing emissions.
Professor Piers Forster (@piersforster) is mentioned in this article, comparing China's emissions caps to the UK's carbon budgets.
semafor.com/article/01/07/20…
@PolicyLeeds retweeted
We are delighted to announce that Prof. Jose Pina-Sánchez will deliver the fifth of the 2024-25 Faculty of Social Sciences Inaugural Lectures!
📅30 Jan 2025
🕔5pm
🏫University of Leeds
Follow the link for more info and registration:
ow.ly/7TG750UAUO3
📢Tackling school absenteeism!
@DrMeganLWood (@LeedsPsyc) & @LydiaGunning (@BiBresearch) will present research at #EvidenceWeek (21 Jan) on using public service data to address attendance crisis & boost children's wellbeing.
MPs/peers can book to chat: senseaboutscience.org/eviden…
We have 2 research teams attending Parliament for #EvidenceWeek later this month!
Interested in improving school attendance? See the research: senseaboutscience.org/eviden…
Interested in how regional climate action can make a difference? See the research: senseaboutscience.org/eviden…
It’s important that MPs are equipped and motivated to scrutinise evidence. We’re excited to engage newly elected MPs and new committees with @POST_UK as #EvidenceWeek returns to Parliament 20-24 Jan
tinyurl.com/5bnwtwch
ALT “Evidence is key to all of Parliament’s functions. It is crucial in helping Members of Parliament debate the issues of the day, help their constituents, hold the Government to account, and agree effective laws. Evidence Week gives us a chance to spotlight evidence and to reflect on its role in Parliament. It also helps us to strengthen links between Parliament and evidence producers, supporting the work that POST has been doing for over 30 years.” Oliver Bennett MBE, Head of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
@PolicyLeeds retweeted
Researchers in the Faculty of Environment have collaborated on a new, more inclusive model to understand the key processes in ocean sediments' carbon preservation.
The tool and its insights can be used to support climate change mitigation strategies.
environment.leeds.ac.uk/news…
ALT A picture of rocks and stones on the ocean floor, with sunlight filtering through the water over them.
We're signing off now for the festive period. Thank you to everyone for such a collaborative and impactful year.⭐
We’ll be back on 2 January, but in the meantime, you can visit our blog for recent updates: medium.com/policy-leeds
We hope everyone has a peaceful holiday season.
ALT University of Leeds Beech Grove Plaza christmas tree.
📢Mission (Im)possible: How to Reclaim Britain’s Future? With @TorstenBell MP
Join this @UoLSSI event & share in solutions to the pressing challenges facing Britain, including inequality & economic stagnation.
📅 23 January
🕓 4 - 5:30pm
📍 Nexus Leeds
⬇️eventbrite.co.uk/e/mission-i…
@PolicyLeeds retweeted
It’s a wrap! 🎉Our final newsletter for 2024 is here.
Key highlights include:
📌 Mapping local authority priorities
📌 York’s free school meals evaluation
📌 SME manufacturing policy
📌 Uni-local authority collaboration
📩 Read more: bit.ly/y-pernnewsdec24
