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

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Did you spot our new POSTnote on access to justice? Supported by funding from @NuffieldFound, our impartial briefing shows the trends, impacts and regional disparities in legal support in England and Wales. Read now ⬇️

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How have changes to legal aid affected access to justice in England and Wales?

Legislation from 2013 reduced the scope of civil legal aid and tightened eligibility criteria. Our latest briefing looks closer at the impact of these changes: https://t.co/98oAC5oeXl

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How have changes to legal aid affected access to justice in England and Wales?

Legislation from 2013 reduced the scope of civil legal aid and tightened eligibility criteria. Our latest briefing looks closer at the impact of these changes: https://t.co/98oAC5oeXl

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- How widely is AI used in the UK workforce?
- What are the impacts on working conditions?
- Will AI increase inequalities?

In our latest POSTnote, we take a closer look at how new developments in AI technology could affect employment in the UK: https://t.co/CuZSSmqx62

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NEW: Changes to nutrient neutrality in England

74 local planning authorities are required to apply 'nutrient neutrality' policies to reduce the nutrient impacts of development. However, new Environmental Delivery Plans will change developers' obligations: https://t.co/TCzRRfBgv9

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New alternative technologies are being explored to try and replace, reduce and refine the use of animals in scientific research.

From organoids to AI, our POSTnote looks at the opportunities, risks and barriers to replacing animal testing in the UK: https://t.co/rY7AwS7vqT

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Sickle cell disorder (SCD) and beta thalassemia are some of the most common genetic disorders globally.

Our latest POSTnote looks closer at SCD and beta thalassemia, current treatments, the potential for personalised medicines like gene therapies and more:https://t.co/1XFc5zeSwR

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📢 Just announced!

We've just published our exciting future work programme, covering small-scale solar, conservation practice and more.

Find out how to contribute your expertise: https://t.co/9tnR2zC3EB

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What is "ex-ante" financial scrutiny, and how is it used by the UK Parliament?

Our latest POSTbrief looks at how UK Parliament and other Westminster-style parliaments scrutinise government spending plans, recent reforms and more: https://t.co/TXB4Nw3zNR

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Psychological professionals, like clinical psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors, provide treatments to support people's mental health.

Regulation varies across different roles. Our latest briefing looks at the challenges and possible risks: https://t.co/LlrmokdreL

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Our Midlands Innovation Fellowship is closing soon!

PhD students or recent PhD graduates in an eligible subject at a participating @InnovationMids institution could join us in Parliament for an exciting 13 week fellowship.

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/I3wFJ6H4W2

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Interested in finding out more about our new Physical Sciences and Digital Adviser role?

Join one of our online information sessions on:

📍Thursday 9 October, 4 to 5pm
📍Wednesday 15 October, 12 to 1pm

and learn more about this exciting new role: https://t.co/pHoD8zcXcp

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Could your expertise help policymakers connect with the latest research evidence?

We're looking for a Physical Sciences and Digital Adviser to translate complex scientific evidence into impartial insights for parliament and the public.

Find out more: https://t.co/TdALto0TM1

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Could your expertise help support POST's research?

We're looking for contributions on:

⚖️Legal aid and services
💬Outcomes and support for looked after children and their families
🧬Rare genetic diseases

Find out more on our future research pages: https://t.co/ZJGOL8HHHH

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📅Interested in applying for our Midlands Innovation Fellowship?

Join us for an online information session on 2 October, 2.30 to 3.30pm to learn more about the fellowship and hear from previous fellows.

Register now: https://t.co/VdLm486fSF

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What is the metaverse and what impacts will it have for society?

👓 As companies such as Meta develop new augmented reality and AI technologies, our 2024 POSTnote can help you understand this emerging area, the potential positive impacts and the risks: https://t.co/djJs8C6qRv

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Are you a PhD student or recent PhD graduate in the social sciences or life sciences, health sciences and medicine?

If you're registered at an @InnovationMids institution, you could join us in Parliament for a exciting 13 week fellowship.

Learn more: https://t.co/Gh9VUK91a1

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💬 Did you catch POST on the @Drug_Science podcast?

Join our Health Advisor and visiting fellow from @BSMSMedSchool, as they take an in-depth look at emerging research on psychedelic-assisted therapy and why it matters to parliament: https://t.co/Xt5oMTFqGw

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Could you help parliament connect with the UK's research community?

Our vacancy for a new Knowledge Exchange Manager closes this Sunday, 21 September. If you're a knowledge exchange expert with excellent interpersonal skills, we'd love to hear from you: https://t.co/eh1OJB4nbB

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Quantum computing is in the news today, with a UK start-up building the first quantum computer using standard chips.

Want to learn more about how quantum computing and how it works? Catch up with our briefing from earlier this year: https://t.co/iLktHQ51F6

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NEW: As temperatures begin to cool, our latest POSTnote looks at emerging evidence on winter mortality, highlighting risk factors and exploring potential interventions.

Find out more: https://t.co/3qSfer32ei