The Royal Society of Edinburgh Scotland's National Academy
The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) is Scotland's National Academy. Its mission is to advance learning and useful knowledge and by doing so it supports the cultural, economic and social well-being of Scotland and its people. It is not influenced by causes promoted by others and is an important source of independent expertise across the whole range of intellectual, business and public life in Scotland.
In delivering its activities the RSE draws upon the strengths and multidisciplinary expertise of over 1500 peer-elected Fellows, based in Scotland and beyond.
Next Events
Annual RSE/Cruden Foundation Lecture
11 Jun 2012
Speaker: Professor David Cameron FRSE, Clinical Director, Edinburgh Cancer Research UK Centre
BBC Reith Lecture: The Rule of Law and its Enemies
28 Jun 2012
This year's BBC Reith lecturer will be British historian, Professor Niall Ferguson.
News
Job Opportunity
Applications are invited for an Executive Officer post starting in late July 2012.
A Computing Science Course in Mobile App Development
The RSE and the BCS Academy of Computing have published a resource based on Mobile App Development to support the teaching of Computing Science in schools.
Tapping all our talents - the launch of a report on Women in STEM
The majority of women with qualifications in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects do not work in STEM areas. This is in contrast to men. The consequence is a serious loss to the economy. Scotland must address this issue.
