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  • Horizon scanning

    An introduction to Research for Parliament 2021

    Thursday, 29 April, 2021

    Experts have helped us find 30 areas of change to help the UK Parliament prepare for the future.

    • Horizon scanning
    • Crime and justice
    • Digital technologies
    • Education
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Food security
    • Health and social care
    • Security and defence
    • Transport and infrastructure
    • COVID-19
  • Horizon scanning

    The future of UK research: structure and funding

    Thursday, 29 April, 2021

    In its 2017 Industrial Strategy, the UK Government set out a target of investing 2.4% of GDP on R&D by 2027. How is it planning to reach this target? What are the uncertainties emerging from COVID-19 and the withdrawal from the European Union?

    • Horizon scanning
    • Health and social care
    • Security and defence
    • Transport and infrastructure
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    Mental health and well-being in the context of COVID-19

    Thursday, 29 April, 2021

    The impacts of COVID-19 on mental health remain unclear. Initial research suggests disproportional impact on children, young people and those with pre-existing mental health conditions.

    • Horizon scanning
    • Health and social care
    • COVID-19
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    Health inequalities: research and policy

    Thursday, 29 April, 2021

    COVID-19 has brought the drivers behind health inequality into sharp focus. But are there resources available to meet research and policy needs?

    • Horizon scanning
    • Health and social care
    • COVID-19
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    Health inequalities: health conditions and interventions

    Thursday, 29 April, 2021

    COVID-19 has renewed attention on unfair and avoidable health differences across the population. But it remains unclear how the pandemic might inform public health policy.

    • Horizon scanning
    • Health and social care
    • COVID-19
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    Developments in the diagnosis of disease for medicine and public health

    Thursday, 29 April, 2021

    Advances in diagnostic tools could improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. But how can patient trust and equitable access be ensured?

    • Horizon scanning
    • Digital technologies
    • Health and social care
    • COVID-19
  • Horizon scanning

    Inequalities in education, and attainment gaps

    Thursday, 29 April, 2021

    Educational inequalities emerge in early childhood and effects continue throughout a person’s life. How might school closures and disruption widen inequalities?

    • Horizon scanning
    • Education
    • Health and social care
    • COVID-19
  • Horizon scanning

    The impact of remote and flexible working arrangements

    Thursday, 29 April, 2021

    Flexible working could increase wellbeing and productivity, but benefits are not equally distributed throughout the population and could increase inequalities.

    • Horizon scanning
    • Digital technologies
    • Health and social care
    • Transport and infrastructure
    • COVID-19
  • Horizon scanning

    Economic inequality and recovery

    Thursday, 29 April, 2021

    GDP and income inequality both influence population health. How might the COVID-19 outbreak widen economic inequalities in the long-term?

    • Horizon scanning
    • Health and social care
    • COVID-19
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    Responding to the challenge of antimicrobial resistance

    Thursday, 29 April, 2021

    Antimicrobial resistance is a global emergency. The Government has set out a series of strategies to tackle it. What progress has been made?

    • Horizon scanning
    • Health and social care
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    Regulation and state use of social media

    Thursday, 29 April, 2021

    The use of social media raises questions around security, state regulation, privacy, and online safety. How can states balance regulation and personal freedom?

    • Horizon scanning
    • Digital technologies
    • Education
    • Health and social care
    • Security and defence
  • Horizon scanning

    Upskilling and retraining the adult workforce

    Thursday, 29 April, 2021

    Upskilling and retraining adults is key to addressing future challenges and benefits productivity, health and wellbeing, social justice and communities.

    • Horizon scanning
    • Education
    • Health and social care
    • Transport and infrastructure
    • COVID-19
  • Horizon scanning

    Use of digital technologies to tackle pandemics

    Thursday, 29 April, 2021

    Many innovations have improved the COVID-19 response and could be key for future-proofing against pandemics. What are the governance and privacy concerns?

    • Horizon scanning
    • Digital technologies
    • Health and social care
    • COVID-19
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    Political polarisation and participation

    Thursday, 29 April, 2021

    Political polarisation could affect political participation. How do inequality and socioeconomic factors intersect with extremism?

    • Horizon scanning
    • Digital technologies
    • Education
    • Health and social care
    • Security and defence
    • COVID-19
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    The impact of early childhood education and care on children’s outcomes, and the sustainability of the sector

    Thursday, 29 April, 2021

    Early education and care can have positive and long-lasting impacts on children’s outcomes. What are the impact of changes in Government policy and COVID-19?

    • Horizon scanning
    • Education
    • Health and social care
    • COVID-19

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