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The York Policy Engine

Welcome to The York Policy Engine

The York Policy Engine (TYPE) connects people, ideas and evidence to drive policy change in the pursuit of public good. We offer dedicated support, targeted at the academic-policymaker interface to facilitate the use of research evidence generated at York to drive real world changes in policy and practice.

Our key areas of focus are to:

  • Offer training and capacity building activities which highlight the benefits of policy engagement and offer opportunities for academics, professional services and PhD students at York to build their skills to effectively engage with policymakers.
  • Offer a platform to facilitate and identify routes to influence for the use of our research evidence to relevant policymakers locally, nationally, and internationally.
  • Build a network of policy active professionals, external partnerships and networks to facilitate engagement to respond to the needs of policymakers.

If you’d like to find out more about how we could support you with your work, take a look at our Guide to Requesting Support from TYPE. This page provides an overview of our offer to colleagues, FAQs, and advice on how best to get started. Using the information on this page might help guide your thinking and will also help us respond more quickly and effectively to your enquiry should you get in touch.

Policy capacity-building training and opportunities from TYPE

TYPE is delighted to launch this year’s training portfolio, designed to help staff and students build the skills and confidence to engage with policymakers. Whether you are new to policy engagement or looking to strengthen your impact, these opportunities provide practical guidance from experienced policy advisers.

Training and opportunities include:

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Training, Policy Engagement and Collaboration 

Policy Briefs and Reports

The York Policy Engine produces policy briefings to showcase policy-relevant research from across the University. These briefs aim to provide an evidence base for policy makers, building on the University's research and expertise. 

Latest briefs and reports:

View all our policy briefs and reports

Read our news and blogs

News

30 March 2026

Local government is responsible for some of the most consequential public health decisions made in England, including on housing, urban planning, and youth and early years services; and must use evidence to make effective decisions.

News

30 March 2026

Dr Lucy Potter at the University of York recently hosted the launch of a new report ‘Freedom of Religion or Belief for All: Recognising and Protecting the Non-Religious in the British Asylum System’ examining the treatment of non-religious asylum claims in the UK.

News

25 March 2026

Our economy is making us sick. What if the solution isn’t just treating the symptoms, but redesigning how we produce and provide for one another? A new blog based on research from Dr. Amy Barnes explores how food co-operatives can act as a vital, often-overlooked, public health intervention.

TYPE Policy Research Groups

TYPE has established four policy research groups, each aiming to harness cross-disciplinary expertise within the institution to target important policy challenges at both a regional and national scale.

The four groups are:

  • The Cost of Living policy group
  • Creative Industries policy group
  • The Law and Process policy group
  • Children and Young People’s Mental Health policy group

Explore the TYPE policy research groups

Meet the Policy Engine
Explore the research areas that TYPE collaborates with

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