Approved work: The impact of digital technology on arts and culture in the UK
This POSTnote will look at the impact of digital technology on arts and culture, focusing on audiences, cultural organisations, performers and other professionals.
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Approved work: Cyber warfare
This POSTnote will look at the potential threats that cyber presents to UK national security and the steps being taken by Government, industry and other stakeholders to mitigate these.
Approved work: Reform of the Mental Health Act – Impacts on People from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities
This POSTnote will bring together the latest data on ethnic inequalities related to the Mental Health Act. It will also summarise stakeholder views on proposed reforms to narrow inequality gaps.
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Approved work: Green Steel
This POSTnote will consider the technologies being developed for the production of green steel. It would also include other approaches that could help lower emissions from this sector such as recycling and reducing demand for steel.
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Approved work: Biosecurity – invasive non-native species
This POSTnote will set out the risks and opportunities for invasive non-native species (INNS) biosecurity, as well as new technologies.
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Approved work: Innovation in adult social care
This POSTnote will summarise current innovations in adult social care. It will review existing case studies and supporting evidence across the UK.
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Approved work: Invisible disabilities
20 to 21% of adults in the UK report having a disability. Many disabilities cannot be observed physically. This POSTnote will review current employment rights and potential future adjustments for people with disabilities.
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Approved work: Biodiversity and financial risks
Destructive agricultural, forestry and fishery subsidies cancel out biodiversity funding. This POSTnote will look at the financial risks arising from investments that lead to biodiversity loss.
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Approved work: Reform of the Mental Health Act – impacts on children
This POSTnote will summarise recent trends in the use of the Mental Health Act on children and examine proposed legislative reforms.
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Approved work: Age assessments of children in immigration policy
Age assessment of asylum seekers is a complex and controversial topic. This POSTnote will assess current approaches and summarise stakeholder views on the topic.
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Parliament-research knowledge exchange mechanisms around the world
Two Parliamentary Academic Fellows are conducting a research project examining the global landscape of mechanisms connecting academic knowledge with parliaments. Find out how to contribute.
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Approved work: International shipping and emissions
Shipping is regarded as "difficult-to-decarbonise". This POSTnote will examine commitments to mitigate shipping emissions the technologies that may help to achieve this.
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Approved work: Energy consumption of computing
This POSTnote will examine the energy consumption of data centres and data transmission networks. It will review energy trends and initiatives aiming to limit energy consumption.
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Approved work: Upskilling and retraining the adult workforce
This POSTnote will review known skill gaps in the UK and what social groups are most impacted by them. It will also look at the impact of training on employment, income and social mobility.
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Approved: Environmentally efficient residential buildings
A POSTnote on green building will summarise the key criteria affecting the environmental performance of buildings. It will review the challenges and opportunities for improving the UK housing stock to meet likely future standards.
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