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• Updated: 16 April 2019

The Futures Toolkit provides a set of tools to help you develop policies and strategies that are robust in the face of an uncertain future. 

• Updated: 29 August 2024

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The skills you need to be a scientist or engineer in government.

• Updated: 30 November 2021

Areas of research interest (ARI) are published documents which detail some of the main research questions facing the UK government.

• Updated: 14 May 2025

Access support and expertise to help you think about the future.

• Updated: 14 April 2025

How to use systems thinking to drive improved outcomes in complex situations.

• Updated: 12 January 2023

New report outlines the transformative potential of Engineering Biology to tackle modern-day challenges.

• Updated: 10 June 2025

Science advice note: what are the main risks and opportunities associated with researching and developing ‘mirror life’, including along the pathway of development from cell components to self-replicating cells? 

• Updated: 12 June 2025

Foresight projects give evidence to policymakers to help them create policies that are more resilient to the future.

• Updated: 19 May 2025

This Foresight report explores Engineering Biology's transformative potential across sectors and its diverse applications, showcasing its societal impact.

• Updated: 25 April 2025