Approved work: Regenerative agriculture
This POSTnote will summarise the challenges and benefits of using regenerative agriculture practices to address issues such as agricultural GHG emissions.
Approved work: The role of public engagement in improving trust in parliamentary systems and scrutiny
New parliamentary research project exploring the relationship between public engagement and trust and the impacts on parliamentary systems and scrutiny.
Approved work: Impacts of Birthrate decline
New parliamentary research project approved to explore the impacts of birthrate decline
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Future research
Approved work: Barriers to digital transformation projects in government
New parliamentary briefing approved on the barriers to digital transformation projects.
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Future research
Approved work: STEM skills pipeline
New parliamentary briefing approved on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills in the UK workforce.
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Future research
Approved work: Regulation and remediation of ‘forever’ chemicals
This POSTnote will outline the challenges and options for addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance pollution.
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Future research
Approved work: Cultivated meat
New parliamentary research project approved to consider opportunities and challenges from the production of cultivated meat.
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Future research
Approved work: Wearable technologies – health opportunities and challenges
New parliamentary research project approved to consider health opportunities and challenges from wearable technologies, including prevention.
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Future research
Approved work: Virtual wards
New parliamentary research project approved to explore the role of virtual wards in supporting NHS healthcare delivery.
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Future research
Approved work: Security of UK technology infrastructure
This POSTnote will outline what UK technology infrastructure is, potential impacts of disruptions, risks, options for mitigating risks and relevant policy.
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Future research
Approved work: Quantum technologies
This POSTnote will provide an overview of recent developments in quantum technologies and potential applications, including "dual-use" applications for use in either the military or the civilian world.
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Future research
Approved Work: Public health impacts of 20mph speed limits and zones
This POSTnote will outline research evidence about health impacts, data on public attitudes, and explore stakeholder perspectives on this policy.
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Future research
Approved Work: Personalised medicines for Sickle Cell and Thalassemia
This POSTnote will outline the health burden of blood diseases, beta-thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia. It will explain key concepts of emerging treatment and examine perspectives regarding patient awareness and access to innovative medicines such as cell and gene therapy.