📲Semiconductor chips are essential for powering items we use everyday, like smartphones, cars and healthcare technology.

Our new POSTnote looks at semiconductor chip supply chains and its vulnerabilities, the UK's semiconductor industry and more: post.parliament.uk/research-brief…

📢 PhD fellowship opportunity

POST and British Ecological Society (BES) are offering a 3 month funded fellowship to BES members who are currently completing a PhD, where you'll be based in Parliament supporting its use of research evidence.

Apply by 12 June: post.parliament.uk/british-ecolog…

In 2023, fraud was the most common offence against individuals with 6% of adults falling victim to it.

Read our latest POSTnote for a closer look at the social and psychological implications of fraud, including risk factors and impact on those affected: post.parliament.uk/research-brief…

🗨️Disinformation is the deliberate spread of false or misleading content, and is seen as high risk by the UK Government and the United Nations.

Find out more about the sources, spread and impact of disinformation with our trusted and accurate research:
post.parliament.uk/research-brief…

An estimated 40% of cancer cases in the UK are preventable, and evidence suggests some are caused by what we eat and drink.

Public health interventions could help reduce the number of diet and nutrition associated cancers. Find out more: post.parliament.uk/research-brief…

What is the potential role for psychedelic-assisted therapy in treating PTSD?

In our new rapid response on the use of psychedelics to treat mental health conditions, we look at research evidence for their effectiveness in treating PTSD. Find out more: post.parliament.uk/psychedelic-dr…

Last week, POST fellows met MPs and Peers from the POST Board to discuss parliamentary research projects. New projects will be announced next week.

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📢 PhD fellowship opportunity

POST and Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) are offering a 13-week funded fellowship to RSC members undertaking or having recently finished a PhD, where you'll be based in Parliament supporting its use of research evidence.

Apply by 17 May: post.parliament.uk/royal-society-…

🗳️Since 1997, the number of people voting in UK elections has declined.

Our latest rapid response looks at which eligible voters are less likely to vote and why, as well as policy initiatives aimed at increasing turnout:
post.parliament.uk/election-turno…

The impact of climate change on weather patterns means the UK may experience more wildfires, impacting landscapes, habitats and climate goals.

Find out more about wildfires, how their impacts can be mitigated, and the upcoming Wildfire Action Plan: post.parliament.uk/research-brief…

📢 New event with Knowledge Exchange Unit at UK Parliament

Join our webinar to find out more about how research evidence is used in the House of Commons and the House of Lords, and how you could work with Parliament as a researcher.

📅 Friday 22 March from 1pm
Register today: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/324e6d82…

This week is #NationalCareersWeek .

Find out more about the growing demand for skills in the green and digital sectors with our research on:

🌱Green skills for education and employment: post.parliament.uk/research-brief….
💻Data science skills in the UK workforce: post.parliament.uk/research-brief….

📢 Last chance to apply!

Our funded fellowship with British Psychological Society closes this Sunday, 10 March.

PhD students in a psychology-related subject could join our research community and provide impartial briefings for parliamentarians on emerging topics: post.parliament.uk/british-psycho….

The House of Commons sits from 9.30am today.

Find out what’s on: commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/85833…

The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.

Follow the Chamber in real time: now.parliament.uk

What are human stem cell-based embryo models, and how could they help us understand early embryo development?

Our new POSTnote, funded by Nuffield Foundation, looks at SCBEMs, their potential research uses, current embryo research legislation and more: post.parliament.uk/research-brief…

What could two years in Parliament mean for you, your career, and your academic discipline?

Find out more about the impact you could have as a Thematic Research Lead today: ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/keu-trl-case-s…

And submit your application by this Sunday, 3 March: parliament.uk/trls/?utm_camp… .

📢Our Thematic Research Lead positions close on Sunday.

Find out more about:
Dr Kristen Harkness' experiences in Parliament as our Thematic Research Lead for International Affairs and National Security: ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/keu-trl-kriste…
And how to become a TRL: parliament.uk/trls/?utm_camp… .

Could your transport expertise help shape how research and policy are used in UK Parliament?

With less than two weeks to go until applications for our Thematic Research Leads positions close, find out more about this exciting opportunity: parliament.uk/trls/?utm_camp…