The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) is an impartial research and knowledge exchange service based in the UK Parliament. POST works to ensure members of parliament from both Houses have access to the latest evidence and expertise on complex and emerging topics. It is a valuable resource for parliamentarians looking for clear, impartial research evidence on a wide range of science and social science topics, covering health and the environment to housing and computing.
POST:
Publishes impartial briefings, drawing on cutting-edge research evidence, and tailored to the needs of parliament. Our unique approach involves extensive consultation with experts and stakeholders. We focus on topical issues where the research evidence is emerging or particularly complex covering science and social science, from health and the environment to housing and computing.
Helps parliamentarians connect with the external experts they need through our UK-wide network of academic and research institutions.
To find out more about POST, read their research briefings and learn about how they can help you with your work, find them on the parliament website at post.parliament.uk
More information about their services can be found on ParliNet.
The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) is an impartial research and knowledge exchange service based in the UK Parliament.
POST works to ensure members of parliament from both Houses have access to the latest evidence and expertise on complex and emerging topics.
It is a valuable resource for parliamentarians looking for clear, impartial research evidence on a wide range of science and social science topics, covering health and the environment to housing and computing.
POST:
Publishes impartial briefings, drawing on cutting-edge research evidence, and tailored to the needs of parliament. Our unique approach involves extensive consultation with experts and stakeholders. We focus on topical issues where the research evidence is emerging or particularly complex covering science and social science, from health and the environment to housing and computing.
Helps parliamentarians connect with the external experts they need through our UK-wide network of academic and research institutions.
To find out more about POST, read their research briefings and learn about how they can help you with your work, find them on the parliament website at post.parliament.uk
More information about their services can be found on ParliNet.
Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are important for the UK’s economic future. How can the routes through education and into STEM be improved?
A research briefing from POST – the Parliamentary Office for Science and Technology.
What is the relationship between public engagement activities and public trust? What makes different types of engagement methods effective, and how can they engage the public and impact trust levels?
The Commons Library and POST have launched a new WhatsApp channel, bringing you impartial, curated research every day, at least an hour before the Chamber sits. Join us over on Research in Parliament to get the facts you need for the day’s debates, direct to your phone.
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The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology has produced a useful explainer on Artificial Intelligence. It describes key definitions, how AI can be used, how it works, concerns, and perceptions of AI.
This POSTnote considers transitions to meet environmental targets and how their costs and benefits for different members of society can be distributed fairly.
Closing date for applications is 27 February 2022.
Applications are open for the 2022 Nuffield Foundation POST Fellowship scheme. Open to any PhD students in a scientific or quantitative social science field who are undertaking or have recently finished their PhD studies.
