These opportunities have been compiled by UK Parliament’s Knowledge Exchange Unit (KEU).

Take a look at the KEU’s webhub of information and resources for researchers. 

These opportunities and resources have been sent to members of the KEU’s informal network for knowledge mobilisers, for circulation to the research community. Find out more about the network.

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Select committee inquiries launched in the last week (since 20 March 2024)

Please click the title of any inquiry listed below to be taken to a summary of that inquiry and the full call for evidence.

Remember that you don’t have to answer every question posed in each call for evidence. You can also explore all select committee inquiries currently open for submissions of written evidence.

Select committee inquiries launched in the last three weeks (since 7 March 2024)

Please click the title of any inquiry listed below to be taken to a summary of that inquiry and the full call for evidence.

Remember that you don’t have to answer every question posed in each call for evidence. You can also explore all select committee inquiries currently open for submissions of written evidence.

Why should I engage? 
Submitting evidence to a select committee can lead to further engagement, such as an invitation 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. You can also read more on engagement for impact.

More information
Explore all select committee inquiries currently open for submissions of written evidence. 

Resources
Find guidance on submitting evidence to select committees on the KEU’s ‘how to guides’ page. Watch our 30 minute online training session “How to work with select committees”.

New POSTnote open for contributions

POSTnotes are short evidence briefings produced by the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST).

POSTnotes review emerging areas of research and are widely read by Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff. 

A new POSTnote has opened this week and POST welcomes researchers with relevant expertise to get in touch.

Reducing Plastic waste

Plastic waste can persist in the environment for centuries, with concerns that microplastic pollution may affect the health of wildlife and humans. The UK Government has a stated objective to work towards all plastic packaging placed on the market being recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025. The devolved administrations also have plans and objectives for plastic waste to move towards a more circular economy. The UK’s overall recycling rate for plastic packaging from household and commercial sources is 52%, while the amount of packaging placed on the market has dropped and recycling rates have remained flat. In 2022, the UK Plastic Packaging Tax was implemented, imposing a levy on plastic packaging components with less than 30% recycled plastic, which are manufactured or imported into the UK.  

Researchers who wish to contribute evidence to expertise to the Reducing Plastic Waste POSTnote should email Konstantinos Panagiotidis before 6 May 2024. 

The following POSTnotes are also accepting contributions:

To contribute evidence to a POSTnote email the contact listed above a short introduction to yourself and your research

  • state which POSTnote you are responding to
  • briefly outline your area of expertise relevant to the POSTnote
  • you can also mention relevant skills, experience and knowledge
  • provide a link to your online profile
  • provide open access links to your most relevant published papers and blogs 

A few paragraphs are all that are needed. The POST colleague will be in touch if they need further information.

Why should I engage? 

POSTnotes are used by Members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords and UK Parliament staff to navigate complex research. Contributing to a POSTnote is a good way of feeding your expertise into the UK Parliament as part of a trusted, impartial publication.

All contributors are acknowledged when the POSTnote is published. On publication, you and your organisation’s communications team will be notified to publicise the POSTnote and your contribution. Therefore your contribution can help raise your profile and promote your research. 

More information
Find out more about contributing to a POSTnote as an expert. For queries about POST or POSTnotes contact POST.