POST (UK Parliament)
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The Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology publishes impartial, balanced and peer-reviewed briefings that make research evidence accessible to Parliament.
London, England
Joined March 2009
📢 Just announced! We've just published our exciting future work programme, covering small-scale solar, conservation practice and more. Find out how to contribute your expertise: https://t.co/9tnR2zC3EB
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What is "ex-ante" financial scrutiny, and how is it used by the UK Parliament? Our latest POSTbrief looks at how UK Parliament and other Westminster-style parliaments scrutinise government spending plans, recent reforms and more:
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“Ex-ante” financial scrutiny refers to scrutiny of financial decisions around taxation and spending before money is spent. How do the UK Parliament and other “Westminster-style” parliaments scrutin...
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Psychological professionals, like clinical psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors, provide treatments to support people's mental health. Regulation varies across different roles. Our latest briefing looks at the challenges and possible risks:
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Psychological professionals provide treatments to support mental health. However, regulation varies across different roles. What are the risks and policy considerations?
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Our Midlands Innovation Fellowship is closing soon! PhD students or recent PhD graduates in an eligible subject at a participating @InnovationMids institution could join us in Parliament for an exciting 13 week fellowship. Learn more and apply: https://t.co/I3wFJ6H4W2
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Interested in finding out more about our new Physical Sciences and Digital Adviser role? Join one of our online information sessions on: 📍Thursday 9 October, 4 to 5pm 📍Wednesday 15 October, 12 to 1pm and learn more about this exciting new role: https://t.co/pHoD8zcXcp
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Could your expertise help policymakers connect with the latest research evidence? We're looking for a Physical Sciences and Digital Adviser to translate complex scientific evidence into impartial insights for parliament and the public. Find out more: https://t.co/TdALto0TM1
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Could your expertise help support POST's research? We're looking for contributions on: ⚖️Legal aid and services 💬Outcomes and support for looked after children and their families 🧬Rare genetic diseases Find out more on our future research pages:
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📅Interested in applying for our Midlands Innovation Fellowship? Join us for an online information session on 2 October, 2.30 to 3.30pm to learn more about the fellowship and hear from previous fellows. Register now: https://t.co/VdLm486fSF
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What is the metaverse and what impacts will it have for society? 👓 As companies such as Meta develop new augmented reality and AI technologies, our 2024 POSTnote can help you understand this emerging area, the potential positive impacts and the risks:
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Are you a PhD student or recent PhD graduate in the social sciences or life sciences, health sciences and medicine? If you're registered at an @InnovationMids institution, you could join us in Parliament for a exciting 13 week fellowship. Learn more: https://t.co/Gh9VUK91a1
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💬 Did you catch POST on the @Drug_Science podcast? Join our Health Advisor and visiting fellow from @BSMSMedSchool, as they take an in-depth look at emerging research on psychedelic-assisted therapy and why it matters to parliament: https://t.co/Xt5oMTFqGw
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Could you help parliament connect with the UK's research community? Our vacancy for a new Knowledge Exchange Manager closes this Sunday, 21 September. If you're a knowledge exchange expert with excellent interpersonal skills, we'd love to hear from you: https://t.co/eh1OJB4nbB
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Quantum computing is in the news today, with a UK start-up building the first quantum computer using standard chips. Want to learn more about how quantum computing and how it works? Catch up with our briefing from earlier this year:
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NEW: As temperatures begin to cool, our latest POSTnote looks at emerging evidence on winter mortality, highlighting risk factors and exploring potential interventions. Find out more:
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NEW: Cyber resilience of UK digital infrastructure The government aims to strengthen regulations through its planned Cyber Security and Resilience Bill. 🔐 Check our POSTnote for approaches to building cyber resilience and the current regulatory gaps:
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What is neurotechnology? How is it being used? Our latest article looks at this fast-advancing technology that interacts with the brain and nervous system. While there's opportunity for innovation and growth, technical and regulatory challenges remain. ➡️
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How does electromagnetic warfare affect the capabilities of drones in conflict zones? Ahead of today's debate on the use of drones in defence, find out more about electromagnetic warfare and the impact of this rapidly advancing technology:
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Electromagnetic radiation (“spectrum”) is essential for modern warfare. What challenges and opportunities does electromagnetic warfare present to the UK?
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VACANCY: We’re looking for a new Knowledge Exchange Manager to connect parliament with the research community 💫 Start your application or sign up for our virtual information session on Thursday 4 September to learn more: https://t.co/eh1OJB3Pm3
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We're grateful to the @NuffieldFound for co-funding this briefing.
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We've published a POSTnote looking at violence against women and girls in schools and among children and young people: https://t.co/zMs2tAxDaR Please be aware this briefing contains reference to violence against women and girls, including actions of sexual violence and abuse.
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Violence against women and girls is increasing, with online harms and abuse affecting girls at a higher rate than boys. What are the core challenges and opportunities in the UK?
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