Sustaining the health and adult social care workforce
What investments and actions are required to create a sustainable health and social care workforce?
Latest research
Read our analysis of new and emerging research areas
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Regulation and remediation of ‘forever’ chemicals
This POSTnote summarises debates on regulatory approaches for addressing the environmental impacts arising from per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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UK STEM skills pipeline
Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are important for the UK’s economic future. How can the routes through education and into STEM be improved?
Future research
View upcoming research topics and contribute as an expert
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Approved work: Violence Against Women and Girls in schools and among children and young people
This POSTnote will assess evidence on existing interventions, including but not limited to whole-school approaches, multi-agency partnerships, consent education, teacher training, and safeguarding protocols.
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Approved work: Electronic Warfare
This POSTnote will provide an introduction to electronic warfare including, what it is, how it’s being used, and its potential implications for both military operations and civilian infrastructure.
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Approved work: Defending UK airspace
The UK faces potential airborne threats from aircraft, missiles, and drones. What defence is in place, and how can it be improved?
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SSCP and SCENARIO DTP Fellowship 2025
Applications are open for the 2025/26 SSCP DTP and SCENARIO DTP POST Westminster Fellowship scheme. Open to postgraduate students in these DTPs who are undertaking their PhD studies. Apply by 23:59 on 4 July 2025.
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UK Research and Innovation Policy Internships
The UKRI Policy Internships Scheme for 2025/26 is now open and the closing date for applications is 4.00pm on 8 September 2025.
