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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 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

12 November 2025

In this article, Jonathan Bradshaw and Karen Bloor, review figures from the updated Indices of Deprivation and what these tell us about York in 2025.

News

3 November 2025

New Report Launch: Putting Bradford’s Communities at the Heart of Climate Action

News

3 November 2025

Y-PERN Policy Fellow, Dr Rebecca Kerr has been working closely with the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority to develop their local growth plan. Read about her comprehensive labour market analysis used to inform regional economic priorities and guide strategic planning across York and North Yorkshire.

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

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