The Knowledge Exchange Unit supports the exchange of information between UK Researchers and Parliament. They prepare a list of opportunities for researchers each week, which we will be disseminating in part through this blog.
If you are engaging in any of these opportunities, please email Glenn Harris or Suzi Edwards.
New opportunities for researchers to engage with Parliament (compiled 5th April 2021)
These opportunities have been compiled by the Knowledge Exchange Unit (KEU) in UK Parliament.
The KEU supports Parliament to communicate its research and expertise needs to the research community, and supports the research community to engage with Parliament. You can access the KEU’s webhub of information and resources here.
These opportunities and resources have been sent to members of the KEU’s informal Knowledge Mobiliser Network, for circulation to researchers and others (find out more about the network here).
Engagement opportunities
- Select committee inquiries launched since last Thursday, 29th April
- Select committee inquiries launched since Thursday, 22nd April
- Opportunity to apply for a role as a Specialist Adviser with the Women and Equalities Committee for an inquiry into The Rights of Cohabiting Partners – deadline midday on Friday 28th May 2021
- Two roles as a Committee Specialist for the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee open for applications – deadline 23rd May 2021
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1. Select committee inquiries launched in the last seven days (since 29th April 2021) and open to submissions of written evidence COVID 19: PPE Suppliers | Public Accounts Committee | Deadline for evidence submission: Monday 17 May 2021
The Myanmar Crisis | Foreign Affairs Committee | Deadline for evidence submission: Tuesday 18 May 2021 COVID-19 cost tracker update | Public Accounts Committee | Deadline for evidence submission: Thursday 20 May 2021 Technological Innovations and Climate Change: Supply Chain for Battery Electric Vehicles | Environmental Audit Committee | Deadline for evidence submission: Saturday 22 May 2021
Pension stewardship and COP26 | Work and Pensions Committee | Deadline for evidence submission: Friday 18 June 2021
An Equal Recovery | Treasury Committee | Deadline for evidence submission: Monday 28 June 2021
2. Select committee inquiries launched since 22nd April 2021 and open to submissions of written evidence
Overview of costs in the English rail system | Public Accounts Committee | Deadline for evidence submission: Thursday 6 May 2021
Liberty Steel and the Future of the UK Steel Industry |Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee | Deadline for evidence submission: Friday 14 May 2021
The Navy: purpose and procurement | Defence Committee | Deadline for evidence submission: Sunday 30 May 2021
Women in Prison | Justice Committee | Deadline for evidence submission: Monday 7 June 2021
Implementing the Integrated Review in Nigeria | Foreign Affairs Committee | Deadline for evidence submission: Monday 7 June 2021
UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure | Science and Technology Committee | Deadline for evidence submission: Wednesday 23 June 2021
Why should I engage? Submitting evidence to a select committee can lead to further engagement, such as an invite to give oral evidence. Your submission will be published on the Committee webpage. Your insights may inform the Committee’s conclusions or recommendations it makes to the Government. Find out more about why to engage with Parliament here. And find more on engagement for impact here.
More information: all inquiries currently accepting evidence are found here
Support resources: find guidance on submitting evidence to select committees on the KEU’s ‘how to guides’ page
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3. Opportunity to apply to be a Specialist Adviser to the Women and Equalities Committee for its inquiry into cohabitation – deadline midnight, Friday 28 May 2021
The House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee is inviting applications from individuals for the role of Specialist Adviser to the Women and Equalities Committee for its inquiry into The Rights of Cohabiting Partners.
The Committee values diversity and encourages applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds.
The post will run from the beginning of July for up to 6 months.
The deadline for applications is midnight, Friday 28 May 2021. There is more information about the role and how to apply on this webpage. There is more information about the about the inquiry into The Rights of Cohabiting Partners here. More information and link to apply: More information and the link to apply are here.Why should I engage? Being a special adviser provides a great opportunity to work closely with a committee, informing its work and approach to an inquiry. Find out more about why to engage with Parliament here. And find more on engagement for impact here.
Further information: Watch a short video with researchers who’ve been specialist advisers talking about their experience.
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4. Two roles as a Committee Specialist for the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee open for applications – deadline 23rd May 2021
The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee is recruiting for 2 Committee Specialists. The deadline for applications is 23rd May 2021.
Why should I engage? You will be working in the Select Committee Team (SCT), supporting the work of the House of Common’s Science and Technology Select Committee. Most interestingly, the Committee is currently working on issues relating to the covid-19 pandemic, Net Zero, space and satellites and the role of research, innovation and technology in the recovery from covid-19.
It will be your responsibility to advise on, arrange and lead committee inquiries, and provide written and oral briefing to support committee hearings and produce reports to communicate committee findings. You will work closely with the MPs who chair and sit on the committee, as well as engaging with high-profile individuals and organisations in the public, private and third sectors within the committee’s areas of interest.
More information and link to apply: You can find out more about the Science and Technology Committee here. You can find out more about the Committee Specialist opportunities here.
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