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The Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology publishes impartial, balanced and peer-reviewed briefings that make research evidence accessible to Parliament.

 London, England
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Joined March 2009
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@POST_UK7 Apr 2025
“I highly recommend the POST fellowship – you’ll learn so many valuable skills which are applicable to your PhD and future career” Meet Shelley - our current @BPSOfficial Fellow. She's written a great blog about her experience working with us so far! ➡️ bps.org.uk/news/i-highly-rec….
“I highly recommend the POST fellowship – you’ll learn so many valuable skills which are applicable...

“I highly recommend the POST fellowship – you’ll learn so many valuable skills which are applicable...

PhD student Shelley Cathers shares her experience of the BPS and Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology fellowship.

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@POST_UK13 Mar 2025
🚨New fellowship alert! If you're a PhD student in a psychology-related subject, you could join POST and @BPSOfficial on a fully funded 13-week fellowship in Parliament. Applications close on Sunday 4 May. Find out more: post.parliament.uk/british-p…
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@HouseofCommons17 Jan 2025
The House of Commons sits from 9.30am today. The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
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@commonslibrary4 Dec 2024
Find out how we're helping parliament avoid misinformation and disinformation. Created by the Commons Library and @POST_UK, the good information toolkit is our essential collection of resources to help parliament find reliable sources and get the facts: commonslibrary.parliament.uk…

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Our Policy Internships scheme is now open! Doctoral students funded by our councils can take a three month placement at an influential policy organisation and experience how research outputs inform change More: orlo.uk/nEBFh Apply by 2 October 2024
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@HouseofCommons7 Mar 2024
The House of Commons sits from 9.30am today. Find out what’s on: commonsbusiness.parliament.u… The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House. Follow the Chamber in real time: now.parliament.uk/
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@POST_UK21 Nov 2023
A debate in Westminster Hall today will mark last weekend's #InternationalMensDay, which raises awareness of men's health issues. Take a look at our plans for new research into the growing evidence of inequity in men’s health outcomes, coming soon: post.parliament.uk/approved-…
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@POST_UK5 Oct 2023
📢New fellowship alert! Our latest fellowship with @NuffieldFound is open to PhD students working in natural, scientific or social science fields. Find out more about the scheme, and how you could help support the use of research evidence in Parliament: post.parliament.uk/nuffield-…
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@commonslibrary23 Jun 2023
📢 We're hiring! Working in the heart of democracy, the Digital Lead will join our research communications team to manage our websites, data and analytics, and software platforms for the Commons Library and @POST_UK. Apply by Monday 3 July: housesofparliament.tal.net/v…
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@commonslibrary11 Apr 2023
📢 We're hiring a new Head of Research Information Service. This is a great opportunity for an experienced library professional to lead a team providing essential information services and impartial research at the heart of UK democracy. Apply now: housesofparliament.tal.net/v…
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@commonslibrary6 Mar 2023
Today, MPs will debate the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill, which would introduce more regulations for precision-bred organisms. Find out more about genome editing in animals, including potential risks and benefits, in @POST_UK’s research: post.parliament.uk/research-…
Genome edited animals

Genome edited animals

Genome editing, also known as gene editing, encompasses a broad range of techniques that allows targeted changes in the DNA of animals (and plants). The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill...

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@HouseofCommons23 Dec 2022
Merry Christmas from the House of Commons 🎄 Following last week's downfall of snow, today's #FridayPhoto highlights a similar scene of the Parliament Christmas tree in New Palace Yard from 2003 ❄️. The House will return in the New Year.
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UoL Press Office@UoLPressOffice29 Nov 2022
Our very own @RickWhitaker from @HyPIRUoL will be @UKParliament's Research Lead focusing on Parliament, public admin & constitution. He will bring topical #research to the desks of MPs, Lords & #Parliament staff. 👇 👇 👇 le.ac.uk/news/2022/november/… #CitizensOfChange
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IChemE@IChemE28 Oct 2022
NEWS: The UK has world-class strengths in cyber security & intelligence, but shortfalls in its skilled cyber workforce, reports parliamentary briefing by Ashok Kumar Fellow @amber_keegan. More: fal.cn/3t8mW @POST_UK @MPI_UK @SheffUniEng @sheffielduni @ShefUniNews
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@commonslibrary20 Oct 2022
How is a successor appointed when a Prime Minister resigns? Our quick-read Insight explains the process, the precedents, and the role of the King. Read it here: ow.ly/NzKK50LgyFQ
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New Fellowship project! Providing support and expertise to the International Affairs Unit on the Government’s international and national security policy. Apply by: 20 November Apply here: bit.ly/3CKYiuM More on fellowships: bit.ly/3D67DOb
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New Fellowship project! Supporting the delivery of energy briefing material in the House of Commons Library. Apply by: 20 November Apply here: bit.ly/3s9u7sn More on fellowships: bit.ly/3D67DOb
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@POST_UK18 Oct 2022
In September, around 22% of the GB workforce had worked from home at least one day the previous week, and around 13% had worked from home exclusively. Our POSTbrief provides an overview of key trends, reviews the impact of remote & hybrid working and more: ow.ly/W0Li50LcUw0
The impact of remote and hybrid working on workers and organisations

The impact of remote and hybrid working on workers and organisations

This POSTbrief focuses on the impact of remote and hybrid working on individuals and organisations across the UK, as well as wider impacts. It provides an overview of key trends in remote and hybrid...

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Lorna Christie@lololorna10 Oct 2022
Another great note to work on. Big thanks to our @POST_UK fellow Katherine Macfarlane, and the @RoySocChem for funding her parliamentary fellowship with us!
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@POST_UK7 Oct 2022
In June, @DefenceHQ published its Defence AI Strategy, which sets out how it plans to adopt and exploit AI. Automation was cited as a key application. How might automation impact the world's militaries and global stability? ow.ly/nBVv50L4qn4
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Automation in military operations

Advances in robotics and digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), are enabling greater levels of automation across many sectors, including defence. The UK Government expects...

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Rachael Holmes 🌺@ArchaeoHolmes4 Oct 2022
Key challenges for meeting the target include: - Financing restoration 💸 - Capacity & skills gaps 🤹‍♂️ - Accessing priority land 🏞️ - Monitoring outcomes🧐 Check out the link to learn more 👇👇👇👇
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@POST_UK4 Oct 2022
.@DefraGovUK has consulted on a target to ‘create or restore 500,000 hectares of wildlife rich habitat’ in England by 2042. Find out more about the habitat restoration target in our latest POSTnote: ow.ly/PZgr50L0NaJ and the accompanying POSTbrief: ow.ly/onbj50L0NbZ.
The habitat restoration target

The habitat restoration target

Changes in land use and management have destroyed, degraded, and fragmented habitats. This has driven the majority of declines in wildlife over the last century in England. Restoring habitats will...

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