Shaping the world into one we want to live in means being aware of the future, however uncertain it may be. The UK Government's Foresight programme, alongside the Horizon Scanning Centre, uses science based methods to provide visions of the future. Although we can't predict the future, our research methods are useful in helping us to identify potential risks and opportunities in relation to science and technology, which can enable policymakers to develop strategies to manage our future better.
The Foresight Programme and Horizon Scanning Centre are based in the Government Office for Science based within the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.
Latest news
26th September 2008: Congratulations to Foresight's obesity team!
Foresight's Tackling Obesities: Future Choices project team are one of three teams to be short listed for a civil service award in the science and technology category. The award recognises best practice in the innovative use of science and technology as part of the policymaking or business planning process.
The winners will be announced at the ceremony on 26 November 2008 at Lancaster House, London. More information about the awards can be found here: http://www.civilservicenetwork.com/awards/shortlist?dm_i=384231286
17 September 2008: Mental Capital and Wellbeing Project Science Evidence Base Published
Foresight's Mental Capital and Wellbeing Project has considered five areas: Mental capital through life; Learning through life; Mental health; Wellbeing and work; and Learning difficulties. Across these areas, the Project has commissioned 80 science reviews that set out the latest science evidence. Alongside these reviews, five reports that present a synthesis of the science in each key area have also been published.
For more information and to download the reports, please see the Mental Capital and Wellbeing Project pages.