Peter O'Brien

Professor Dave Petley is the new chair of Yorkshire Universities

New Yorkshire Universities chair promises to 'champion region' and drive growth
The new chair of an organisation representing Yorkshire’s universities says the institutions can help grow the region’s economy and make a success of devolution...

Yorkshire economy could be hit hard by Conservative university cuts

Britain's Minister without Portfolio Esther McVey arrives to attend a weekly cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in central London on March 19, 2024. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Cabinet minister says she has 'no sympathy' for struggling universities

Dr Peter O’Brien is executive director of Yorkshire Universities. PIC: Joanne Crawford

A paradox of world class assets and widening inequality - Dr Peter O’Brien

With research from the region including current projects aimed at tackling transport pollution in Africa, and reducing the risk of climate related poverty in Indonesia and Peru, the scale of the problem is one that is challenging Yorkshire’s academics.

Pictured: University of York

Yorkshire's universities have key role in tackling climate change

A leading academic in Yorkshire has called for increased efforts to ensure universities become more diverse and create equal opportunities for black, asian and ethnic minority students in higher education. Photo credit: PA

Need for more opportunities for BAME students, says leading Yorkshire academic

The Government has confirmed all students will be allowed to return to campus for in person teaching on May 17. Photo credit: Getty Images

Frustration in delay for all students to return to campus, says university chief

The Turing scheme opened for applications this month and will provide funding for more than 35,000 students to go on placements around the world from September. Photo credit: stock.adobe.com

Government committed to increasing opportunities, says universities minister

Pictured, a university student waiting at Leeds train station. Photo credit: Getty

Students urged to 'get tested' by universities minister Michelle Donelan

Northern business and education leaders are calling for greater powers over education to be handed to local authorities in the North and increased input from metro mayors, after the Government unveiled a series of reforms to further and higher education in England. Photo credit: PA

Call to hand education powers to the North following new higher education scheme

Pictured, students from Glasgow University look out of the windows of the student accommodation at Murano Street student village on September 28, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. Photo credit: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Yorkshire students urged to remain resilient by higher education leaders

Nearly 200,000 students study in Yorkshire every year. Photo credit: PA

Yorkshire students urged to act responsibly by region's higher education leaders

Executive director of Yorkshire Universities, Dr Peter O'Brien. Photo: Submitted

'Yorkshire's universities are key to our region levelling up'

Pictured Professor Shirley Congdon. Photo credit: Tony Johnson/ JPIMediaResell

Shirley Congdon becomes first woman to take charge at Yorkshire Universities

Pictured Professor Shirley Congdon, the first female vice-chancellor for the University of Bradford. Photo credit: Tony Johnson/ JPIMediaResell

Lack of women in leadership roles, northern education chiefs warn the Government

An estimated 13 universities across the UK could end up with negative reserves by 2024. Photo credit: PA

Call for more support for Yorkshire universities from higher education leaders

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