Research
We produce impartial, accurate and peer-reviewed briefings to make emerging or particularly complex research evidence accessible to parliament, covering science and social science topics.
POST sources reliable and impartial scientific research evidence for the UK Parliament.
The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) is an impartial research and knowledge exchange service based in the UK Parliament. We work to ensure cutting-edge research evidence and expertise is available to members of both houses of parliament, covering emerging or complex science and social science topics.
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We produce impartial, accurate and peer-reviewed briefings to make emerging or particularly complex research evidence accessible to parliament, covering science and social science topics.
We organise horizon scanning activities to help parliament plan for the future.
Rapid Evidence Assessments are reports that are produced quickly, based on a comprehensive search of academic databases. They are delivered in partnership with researchers from UK universities.
Joining a POST Fellowship is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work at the epicentre of UK policymaking. Our fellows learn how to write impartial, rigorous policy briefings, and better understand parliament and its work.
Our resources help experts, students, and parliamentarians understand how policy and research intersect, including guides on how to identify quality evidence, write briefings and more.
POST’s Knowledge Exchange Unit facilitates the exchange of information and expertise between researchers and parliament through a UK-wide network of academic and research institutions.
We work with legislatures around the world to strengthen global scientific advisory capabilities.
The POST Board provides us with advice on our work. It meets quarterly to help ensure that we reflect the interests of parliament.
Explore our full archive of annual reports, evaluations and other documents.
Contact our team of advisers, knowledge exchange managers, and science communications experts.
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