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In early 2024, the Parliamentray Office of Science & Technology (POST) conducted a comprehensive consultation with hundreds of experts from across the UK to identify pressing issues that parliament might need to address within the next five years.

Through this extensive consultation, over 100 significant issues were identified, spanning a wide range of topics, from prison reform and countering extremism to rebuilding trust in public institutions and preventing disease. POST are now in the process of preparing articles on many of these issues to assist parliamentary Select Committees and Govt departments in determining appropriate courses of action.

Emeritus Prof. John Oliver has been advising POSTs Horizon Scanning & Foresight Committee on a range of methodology and policy issues. Indeed, his research into horizon scanning and scenario planning has been used to underpin the methodological process involved in the consultation.

More information can be found on the link below and will provide BU researhcers with a valuable insight into the questions that will guide societal and economic impact from their research. It will also build the ‘Case for Support’ in funding applications.

https://post.parliament.uk/horizon-scan-2024/#heading-1

Good luck!

Emeritus Prof. John Oliver