UK Parliament regularly advertises calls for evidence on a wide range of subjects. It is important for researchers to respond to these if they have relevant expertise.
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Net Zero and Trade
Read Dr Chiara Forlati's team's contribution to the response to the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee's inquiry on Net Zero and Trade.
Food, Diet and Obesity
Read two groups of our academics' response to the UK Parliament's inquiry on The Food, Diet and Obesity.
Use of artificial intelligence in government
Read Dr. Sarah Kiden, Dr. Vahid Yazdanpanah and Professor Sebastian Stein's response on Use of artificial intelligence in government.
Cyber resilience
Read Associate Professor Erisa Karafili, Dr Robert H Thorburn, Professor Vladimiro Sassone's response on Cyber resilience of the UK's critical national infrastructure.
Community sentences
Read Dr Harry Annison's contribution to the response to the Justice and Home Affairs Committee's inquiry on community sentences.
Sexual and reproductive health
Read Dr Sarah Neal's response to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s approach to sexual and reproductive health.
How devolution is changing post-EU
Read Professor John Denham's response to The Scottish Parliament's inquiry into how devolution is changing post-EU?
Human rights of asylum seekers in the UK
Read Dr Ingi Iusmen's response to the Joint Committee on Human Rights' inquiry into the Human Rights of Asylum Seekers in the UK.
Assisted dying and assisted suicide
Read Dr Natasha Campling and Professor Sue Latter's response to the Health and Social Care Committee inquiry into assisted dying and assisted suicide.
Scotland's census
Read Professor David Martin and the International Steering Group's response to The Scottish Parliament's Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee inquiry into Scotland's census.
Green Finance Strategy update
Read Read Dr Renatas Kizys' and Chris McHugh's response to the Government's consultation on the Green Finance Strategy update.
Illegal Migration Bill
Read Dr Ingi Iusmen and Dr Jana Kreppner's response to the Joint Committee on Human Rights' legislative scrutiny of the Illegal Migration Bill.
AI in weapon systems
Read Professor Christian Enemark's response to the AI in Weapon Systems Committee's inquiry.
Prevention in health and social care
Four groups of academics' responses have submitted to the Health and Social Care Committee's inquiry of Prevention in health and social care.
Electronic trade documents
Read Dr Jenny Jingbo Zhang's and Professor Liang Zhao's response to the Law Commissions’ Consultation Paper Digital Assets: Electronic Trade Documents.
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Governance of artificial intelligence (AI)
Read Professor Dame Wendy Hall's consultation in response to the "Governance of artificial intelligence (AI)" from Science and Technology Committee.
Online safety bill
Read from Professor Uta Kohl's and Dr Napoleon Xanthoulis' response submitted to House of Commons Public Bill Committee.
The crypto-asset industry
Read Doctor Larisa Yarovaya's consultation in response to the The crypto-asset industry from the Treasury Committee.
Digital transformation in the NHS
Read from Professor Sue Latter's and Dr Natasha Campling's consultation response to the Health and Social Care Committee.
Trade and the Environment Inquiry
Read Professor Emily Reid, Dr Michail Risvas, and Ms Kirsty McDougall's response to a Trade and the Environment Inquiry by the International Trade Committee.
The Right to Privacy: Digital Data
Read Professor Rosalind Edwards, Professor Val Gillies, and Dr Sarah Gorin's consultation response to the Science and Technology Committee's call for action on The Right to Privacy: Digital Data.
Post-pandemic economic growth
Read Professor Carmine Ornaghi, and Professor Jian Tong's response to the BEIS Committee’s Consultation Paper on Post-pandemic economic growth: State Aid and Post Brexit Cometition Policy.
Reimagining where we live
Read Professor Nicky Marsh, Dr Daniel Ashton, Dr Michael Howcroft's consultation response Reimagining where we live: cultural placemaking and the levelling up agenda.
UNCLOS: fit for purpose in the 21st century?
Read Professor Alexandros Ntovas and Professor Andrew Serdy from the University of Southampton response to UNCLOS: fit for purpose in the 21st century?
Commercial insurance reinsurance regulation
Read Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson, Dr Meixian Song, Dr Wassim Dbouk, and Dr Konstantinos Serdaris' consultation response to call for evidence on commercial insurance and reinsurance regulations.
UK trade negotiations: agreement with Australia
Discover Professor Emily Reid's response regarding UK Trade Negotiations: Agreement with Australia at Parliament.
Central Bank digital currencies
Read Professor Frank McGroarty, Chair in Finance, Southampton Business School and Dr Larisa Yarovaya's, Associate Professor of Finance, Southampton Business School at the University of Southampton, response.
Zero emission vehicles and road pricing
Read Professor A Cruden, Dr SF Brown, Professor SM Sharkh, Dr RGA Wills, Mr T Entwistle, Mr A Hutchinson, Ms R Lee, Mr J Pryke, Mr T Fantham, Mr N Hillier, Dr H Kimpton, Ms T McNeilly's response.
Draft Online Safety Bill
Read the the TAS Hub response to the Draft Online Safety Bill, including contributions by Professor Gopal D Ramchurn and Dr Stuart E Middleton.
Cancer services
Read Professor Claire Foster, Professor Alison Richardson, Profesoor Andy Davies and Associate Professor Lynn Calman's response to the Health and Social Care Committee on Cancer Services.
Long-term impact of pandemic on towns and cities
Dr Jane Parry of the University of Southampton has submitted a response to the COVID-19 Committee's consultation on The long-term impact of the pandemic on towns and cities.
Net Zero Aviation and Shipping
Read Dr Wassim Dbouk's written response to the Environmental Audit Committee on Net zero aviation and shipping.
H&SCE Expert Panel: Cancer Services
Read Professor Claire Foster, Dr Lynn Calman, Dr David Wright, Dr Chloe Grimmett's written evidence response to the evaluation of the Government’s commitments in the area of cancer services in England
Future Governance of the UK
Several senior academics at University of Southampton have submitted a response to the Constitution Committee's inquiry on Future Governance of the UK.
The role of PS in addressing child vulnerability
Professor Rosalind Edwards and Senior Research Fellow Sarah Gorin from Sociology, responded to the Public Services Committee's inquiry on the role of public services in addressing child vulnerability.
Legislative Scrutiny
Associate Professor Jonathan Havercroft, responded to the Human Rights (Joint Committee's) inquiry on Legislative Scrutiny: Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.
Food, Poverty, Health and the Environment
Read the written evidence submitted by Professor Mark Hanson, Dr Chandni Maria Jacob, Dr Christina Vogel, Ms Ravita Taheem, Professor Janis Baird and Professor Keith Godfrey
Prison Population 2022 inquiry
Read the response from Dr Harry Annison, Associate Professor in Criminal Law and Criminology at Southampton Law School at the University of Southampton.
Coronavirus: Lessons learnt
Paul Muckelt; Dr Polly Hardy-Johnson; Dr Sofia Strommer and Professor Mary Barker, respond to the Health and Social Care Committee's inquiry on lessons learnt from the coronavirus pandemic.
Remote Working: Implications for Wales
Read Dr Jane Parry's response to the Welsh Committee on working remotely.
Economic impact of coronavirus
Read Dr Jane Parry's response to the Treasury Committee on the Economic impact of coronavirus.
Economics of music streaming
Read the Allison Noble submission on economic impact of music streaming services.
Decarbonising heat in homes
Read the Energy and Climate Change Division (ECCD) at the University of Southampton response to the Buisness, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committe inquiry on Decarbonising heat in homes.
The role of hydrogen in achieving Net Zero
Read the University of Southampton's response on the the role of hydrogen in achieving Net Zero.
Ageing: Science, Technology and Healthy Living
Read Professor Roxana Carare's response to the Science and Technology Committee (Lords) inquiry on Ageing: Science, Technology and Healthy Living.
Covid-19: Support for Jobs
Dr Zhifeng Chang and Dr Haiming Hang (University of Bath) respond to a Covid-19 Committee on employment.
Living Online: Long Term Impact on Wellbeing
Professor Pauline Leonard and Dr Jane Parry respond to Covid-19 Committee on Wellbeing.
Work of the Electoral Commission
Read Dr Jacob Eisler's response to the Electoral Commission, an independent body set up under statute to oversee elections.
The Evolution of Devolution
Read Professor John Denham’s submission to the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.
Employment and Covid 19
Read Dr Jane Parry's submission on Covid 19 and Employment to thee Economic Affairs Committee.
Research Influence in Global Disease Outbreaks
Read Dr Michael Head's response to the Science and Technology Committee's inquiry on the Capability and Influence of UK Science, Research and Technology in Global Disease Outbreaks.
No 10’s response to COVID-19: the right to health
Read Dr Claire Lougarre response to the Human Rights (Joint Committee)'s inquiry "The Government’s response to COVID-19: human rights implications".
Research Influence in Global Disease Outbreaks
Read Professor Peter J.S. Smith's response to the Science and Technology Committee's inquiry on the Capability and Influence of UK Science, Research and Technology in Global Disease Outbreaks.
Immigration Enforcement
Read Southampton's response to the Public Accounts Committee's inquiry on Immigration Enforcement.
Coronavirus Act 2020
Read Dr Alun Gibbs and Dr Asif Hameed's response to the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee's inquiry on Covid-19 and the Coronavirus Act 2020.
Climate Change: Hydrogen
Read Southampton's response to the Environmental Audit Committee's call for evidence on Technological Innovations and Climate Change: Hydrogen.
Management of tax reliefs
Read Professor Collins Ntim's and Dr Mohamed Hosam Al Kaddour's response to the Public Accounts Committee's inquiry on Management of tax reliefs.
Fixed-term Parliament Act 2011
Read Dr Asif Hameed's response to the Constitution Committee's inquiry on Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011.
Managing flooding in England
Read the group response from prominent academics at the University of Southampton and Bournemouth University on The Government's response to- and future plans for managing flooding in England.
Offshore Wind
Read Professor Susan Gourvenec's response to the Parliament's inquiry on Technological Innovations and Climate Change: Offshore Wind.
Homelessness and the private rented sector
Read Dr Stephanie Barker and Dr Nick Maguire's response to the Parliament's inquiry on the Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on homelessness and the private rented sector.
Plastic Food and Drink Packaging
Read Professor Ian Williams' response to the Parliament's inquiry on plastic food and drink packaging.
The role of Parliament in the UK Constitution
Read Dr Asif Hameed's response to the Parliament's inquiry on the role of the Parliament in the UK Constitution.
Voting Procedure in the House of Commons
Read Dr Ben Saunders' response to the Parliament's inquiry on voting procedures in the House of Commons.
Prison Governance
Read the consultation response from Dr Harry Annison, Associate Professor in Criminal Law and Criminology at Southampton Law School at the University of Southampton.
Commercial Genomics
Read the written evidence from Clinical Ethics and Law Southampton (CELS) at the University of Southampton.
Response to the Electoral Law Inquiry
Read the consultation response from Dr Jacob Eisler, Associate Professor of Public Law at the University of Southampton.
Coastal flooding and adaption to climate change
Read the written evidence from Dr Ivan Haigh, Dr Sally Brown, Professor Robert Nicholls, Professor Emma Tompkins, Ms Sien van der Plank and Professor Ian Townsend.
Autocracies and UK Foreign Policy
Read the consultation response from Dr Samuel Jarvis, Teaching Fellow in International Relations at the University of Southampton.
Genomics and Genome Editing in the NHS
Read the written evidence from Professor Anneke Lucassen, chair of the British Society for Genetic Medicine, University of Southampton.
Joint Submission to Lord Farmer Call for Evidence
Read the response from Dr Harry Annison, Associate Professor in Criminal Law and Criminology at Southampton Law School at the University of Southampton.
UK and BOT: Resetting the relationship
Read the response from Professor Robert Marsh, Professor Emma Tompkins and Dr Yue Zhang (OTS0112), University of Southampton.
RSE and Health Education
Read the response from Professor David Gurnham, Deputy Head of School and Professor of Criminal law and Interdisciplinary Legal Studies at the University of Southampton.
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Oral Evidence at Parliament
Watch Southampton academics giving oral evidence before UK Paliament Committees.
Academics mentioned in Parliamentary Reports
Read Parliamentary Committee Reports featuring Southampton academics who have submitted written evidence to various inquiries.
Governmental Consultation Responses
Read the written evidence submitted by Southampton academics to Governmental Consultations.
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Read research briefings and publications from The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, featuring Southampton academics.