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We carry out and commission research on a wide range of subjects which have implications for government policy.
Foresight project looking at how to improve mental capital and mental wellbeing through life.
Materials from the Foresight 'Future of an ageing population' project, which analysed the challenges and opportunities of an ageing society.
This report is designed to help policy makers test the UK’s net zero strategy against scenarios for how society could look in future.
Information about the structure of the Government Office for Science.
The Prime Minister’s Council for Science and Technology (CST) and the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) have published a joint statement on shared science and technology priorities.
Guidance on the roles and responsibilities of chief scientific advisers (CSAs) and their supporting teams.
This report explores how genomics will affect our lives in the future, how the genome can influence people’s traits and behaviours beyond health and how studying our DNA presents both benefits and challenges to society.
Science advice note: What impact do climate change misinformation and disinformation have?
Information on the performance of the Government Office for Science for 2017 to 2018.
A Foresight project supporting a holistic and long-term approach to resilience and risk planning across government.
Guidance, trends and projects to inform and support government officials to think strategically about the future.
Science advice note: How can policy making be improved by citizen science?
Advice to the Prime Minister on harnessing research and development in the UK creative industries
Foresight report looking at how to improve mental resources and mental wellbeing through life.
These research papers explore how a particular issue might affect different areas of policy.
The combined views of experts from academia, industry and government captured at roundtables about a range of topics can be found in the summary meeting notes below.
Rapid technology assessment (RTA) looking at artificial intelligence.
Summary of a rapid technology assessment (RTA) looking at emerging battery technologies.
Foresight project which looked at the opportunities and challenges facing UK cities over the next 50 years.
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