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Our policy briefs are an accessible way to discover more about our latest research evidence.

Read our policy briefs and reports

Policy Leeds

Policy Leeds

Policy Leeds builds relationships between policy professionals and researchers to inform effective public policy development and tackle major societal challenges.

We aim to:

  • Connect – We provide a central contact point to connect policy professionals to research expertise at the à½à½AV, and connect researchers to policy opportunities.
  • Collaborate – We develop strategic policy partnerships and support collaborative policy projects.
  • Build capacity – We support researchers and policy professional to develop the skills, knowledge and experience to engage effectively with each other.
  • Communicate – We inform and inspire, sharing insights, news and opportunities.

News and opinion

  • A row of robot arms in a factory, assembling electronic equipment.

  • Dr Abi Rowson, Horizons Institute, à½à½AV, and Mike Eakins, Head of Policy, Leeds City Council, introduce the newly-refreshed Leeds City Council Areas of Research Interest for 2025–2026.

    Mike Eakins, Head of Policy, Leeds City Council and Dr Abi Rowson, Horizons Institute, à½à½AV

  • A new white paper by à½à½AV academics and industry partners explores this critical issue.

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  • Leeds delegation prepares for COP30, report warns of ‘national emergency’ over SEND crisis, air quality expert gives evidence at Covid-19 inquiry, plus events and more.

    A montage of a dam, a person measuring river depth and the Priestley centre. Text says Leeds at COP30.

  • Professor Richard Beardsworth continues his analysis of expectations for COP30 in Belém.

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  • ‘Changing the Narrative of Domestic Abuse’ is a creative, evidence-based programme of relationships, sex and health education lessons on domestic abuse aimed at secondary school students.

    A pile of printed reports entitled 'Changing the narrative of domestic abuse'.

  • Professor Catherine Davies outlines some of the key findings from a major report she has authored for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

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Policy briefs and reports

  • Delivering the Best Start in Life strategy

    Policy brief providing guidance for local authorities on strengthening their use of data to support targeted investment aligned with the government’s Best Start in Life strategy.

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  • A summary of research exploring workers and Trade Union perspectives on the necessary conditions for a fair transition to a low-carbon future in the UK.

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  • Research sharing the experiences of young women who work while studying, including recommendations for the education sector, employers and industry, and trade unions.

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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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Impact stories

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Find out how researchers across the à½à½AV are working with policy partners to address pressing policy challenges.