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A Network of Thematic Research Leads for Parliament
A pilot network of Thematic Research Leads (TRLs) will launch at the end of 2022, with three TRLs appointed to join pilot policy hubs in Parliament from January 2023.
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A pilot network of Thematic Research Leads (TRLs) will launch at the end of 2022, with three TRLs appointed to join pilot policy hubs in Parliament from January 2023.
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Experts have helped us find 30 areas of change to help the UK Parliament prepare for the future.
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COVID-19 has increased demand for research evidence. In response the research and publication processes have sped up. What does this mean for scrutiny?
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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?
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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.
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COVID-19 has brought the drivers behind health inequality into sharp focus. But are there resources available to meet research and policy needs?
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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.
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Biological organisms may begin to provide new and better solutions to environmental problems, but wider use of bioengineering may raise ethical concerns with public perceptions unclear.
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Climate change is expected to worsen the frequency, intensity and impacts of some extreme weather events requiring investment in disaster risk reduction and early warning systems.
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Implementing CBD requirements to protect 30% of the global ocean will need to be informed by what interventions can address pressures on marine ecosystems to be successful.
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COVID-19, Brexit and consumer behaviours are changing the way businesses operate. What could the impact be on manufacturing, retail and service provision?
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Advances in diagnostic tools could improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. But how can patient trust and equitable access be ensured?
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Many organisations have turned to technology during the COVID-19 pandemic to aid social distancing. Could ongoing automation reinforce existing inequalities?
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Educational inequalities emerge in early childhood and effects continue throughout a person’s life. How might school closures and disruption widen inequalities?
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Biodiversity is critical for maintaining current and future ecosystem service supply and continued loss increases risks of collapses in capacity as stresses such as climate change build.
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