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New case study shares learning on mobilising research for local government, national funding announcement, plus data tools, events and more.

Play makes children healthier, happier, & ready for life—but cities often overlook their needs. The ‘Inclusive Playscape’ project explores how urban spaces can be designed with & for children.

New research centre for policing excellence, evidence on decarbonisation of transport and infrastructure, insights into student employment, local regeneration projects, plus events and more.

‘YPIP’ is bringing together academia, policy makers and communities to support place-based initiatives through knowledge exchange and development

In January, two academic teams presented key evidence on school attendance and regional climate action to MPs and Peers to encourage policy action. We asked them what they learnt from the experience.

An expert panel shared insights into what the new Government’s missions, devolution agenda, and expectations for Universities mean for research-policy engagement.

The ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ and Leeds City Council have launched a new framework setting out how they will work together to mobilise the research expertise to address the challenges faced by the city.

Regional climate actions that make a real difference

How UK regions can galvanise decisive climate action to reduce carbon emissions in order to meet local and national goals, and adapt to a rapidly changing climate.

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.

Early Childhood Education and Care boosted learning during COVID-19

New research shows that Early Childhood Education and Care boosted preschool children’s learning and school preparedness in the year after COVID-19 lockdowns, especially for less advantaged children.

Unlocking private investment in soil carbon in England

This policy brief looks at options to unlock private finance to increase soil carbon levels, balancing Sustainable Farming Incentives and Voluntary Carbon Markets.