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Building a shared understanding of emerging technologies

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The Government Office for Science has just published its Rapid Technology Assessments, which are accessible introductions to different technology areas for policy makers. Identifying, explaining, and assessing emerging technologies that have potential to change the world is at the core …

Four global trends which may shape how citizen data is used in the future

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The Government Office for Science team highlight findings from their recent report concerning four global trends expected to shape the future of citizen data systems.

Graduates wanted: Apply now for the 2019 GOS Internship Programme

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The Government Office for Science (GOS) is recruiting up to 20 graduate interns to work on a wide range of important high-profile science and policy issues. Hear from our 2018 cohort on working on Futures in GOS.

How are emerging technologies changing the way we farm our food?

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In this second instalment of our Emerging Technology (EmTech) blog series we are exploring some new technologies for agriculture. This series covers some of the innovative and exciting technologies the Government Office for Science’s (GOS) EmTech Scanning Programme has identified. …

Futures, Foresight and Horizon Scanning: Finding a Way Forward 

You’ve heard all about the benefits of Futures, Foresight and Horizon Scanning and you’re ready to get started. But exactly where do you begin? What resources are available and where do you find them? Who can you call to ask …

How will new technologies change what you do?

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Novel technology is bringing many opportunities and disruptions which offer possibilities that could change our lives. The Government Office for Science’s Emerging Technology Programme helps government think about how potential new technologies may affect policy choices. Read on to find out about three emerging technologies identified by GOS’ Emerging Technology Scan that could change how we practise medicine in the UK.