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We work with our researchers to condense the latest research evidence into accessible, relevant and timely policy briefs and reports.

Our policy briefs offer concise, action-oriented overviews that highlight the implications of research for policy and offer clear recommendations to policy actors.

Our reports delve into more detail, analysing methodology and findings to provide comprehensive insights for technical or sectoral audiences.

Latest policy briefs and reports

• Affordable, secure and clean energy: The case for geothermal. 5 May 2026. Utilising shallow geothermal resources beneath the UK’s towns and cities could reduce bills and increase energy security, contributing to the Government’s Clean Energy Superpower mission. This brief draws on research from Leeds to indicate the scale of the opportunity and the current barriers to deployment.
• Developing public-civic partnerships: A new model to support Leeds Ambitions plan. March 2026. In the Public-Civic-Partnership (PCP) model, local councils collaborate with community organisations to co-manage public land and assets. The report sets out how PCPs could enhance the existing Community Asset Transfer model, the advantages of adopting a PCP model, case studies of other successful PCPs, and recommendations for how to develop PCPs in Leeds. 
• Raising outcomes for racially minoritised women on doctoral degrees in England. March 2026. Racially minoritised women are underrepresented in postgraduate doctoral degrees across England, missing vital talent to contribute to economic growth and innovation. Based on evidence from over 1,000 students, this briefing sets out five priority areas for action to address this challenge.
• Delivering the Best Start in Life strategy: Planning and data for local context: Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥. November 2025. This policy brief sets out guidance for local authorities to develop their data use to enable targeted investments as part of the government's Best Start in Life strategy.  
• . Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ and the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ Broadcasting Trust (IBT), in partnership with Campaign for the Arts and Sandford St Martin Trust. July 2025. Report shares findings that UK streaming platforms are failing to reflect core public service values and sets out recommendations for government, regulators, and civil society organisations.

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Engaging with researchers

Each of our policy briefs contain links to their authors, Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ academics who are experts in their field. If the information contained in one or more of these briefs is of interest, you can either contact the authors directly or email email Policy Leeds at policyleeds@leeds.ac.uk for the team to facilitate contact.

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