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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

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

Training, Policy Engagement and Collaboration 

Cost of Living research group

The Cost of Living research group brings together expertise from across the University to focus on the drivers of the cost of living, and its impact on the wellbeing of people and communities.

Latest news and blogs

Explore the latest Cost of Living group research and news

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News

9 June 2025

Born in Bradford Centre for Social Change at York is delighted to announce the funding of four new projects which will support interdisciplinary collaborations across health, youth, and social change.

News

21 May 2025

This blog from Carolyn Snell and Nicholas Pleace accompanies a new policy brief and explores how households in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) have been especially impacted by the energy crisis.

News

1 May 2025

The Administrative Fairness Lab, in collaboration with The York Policy Engine, hosted a policy and research conference at the Guildhall, York on Tuesday, 29 April 2025.

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