Winter mortality
Winter mortality in the UK is higher than in some colder European countries. How are deaths during winter monitored, and what evidence exists for interventions to prevent these deaths?
Latest research
Read our analysis of emerging and complex research areas
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Cyber resilience of UK digital infrastructure
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will aim to boost UK cyber resilience. How can cyber resilience be increased? What are the challenges and regulatory gaps?
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Neurotechnology: What is it and how is it used?
Neurotechnologies that interact with the brain and nervous system are advancing rapidly. This briefing explains current and future applications, and explores opportunities and challenges.
Future research
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Approved work: Diagnosis and treatment of rare genetic diseases
What are the challenges associated with the diagnosis of rare genetic diseases, and with the coordination of and access to treatment and care?
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Approved work: Technology alternatives to animals in life sciences research
What are the latest developments in technologies to replace, reduce and refine the use of animals in life sciences research?
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Approved work: Surrogacy - current practice and proposed reforms
What reforms have been proposed to surrogacy law, and what are the ethical, social and medical considerations?
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Midlands Innovation Fellowship
Applications have now closed for the 2025/26 Midlands Innovation Fellowship.
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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.
