Devolution has led to Scotland being seen differently in an international context and has stimulated considerable overseas interest in developing a relationship with Scotland. As a result of this the Society has sought to increase and strengthen its international role. Its key focus has been, and will continue to be, on outcomes that help deliver a Scotland that does not operate in isolation from the international community, but is linked to and collaborates with it - a key aim of the Scottish Science Strategy.
The RSE has established a Committee on International links, to take forward the commitment to establish stronger international links.
The four main objectives of the Society’s international policy are:
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To promote knowledge of the Society and visibility of the Fellowship overseas, through initiatives such as the RSE’s increasing interaction and co-operation with the British Council. |
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To interact with and run joint activities with selected overseas academies. |
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To facilitate international exchange programmes that enable increased international contact and collaboration between Scottish and overseas researchers and scholars. |
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To provide a forum for discussion of international developments in science, arts, letters, the professions, technology, industry and commerce. |
| The report of the "Languages in Scotland" conference held in March 2006 is now available. Click here to download pdf copy. |
MacCormick European Lecture - Tuesday 26 May 2009 at 6 pm
This year's MacCormick European Lecture, named in honour of Professor Sir Neil MacCormick FBA FRSE in recognition of his contribution to Scottish and European politics and his international work for the RSE, will be given by Lord John Kerr of Kinlochard GCMG HonFRSE. click here for furhter details. |
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