Past Events - The Royal Society of Edinburgh

Being a Woman in Science: Changed Times?

Tuesday 16 April 2019

Part of the Edinburgh Science Festival's programme; this was a fascinating event with three high-profile women scientists, as they discussed their personal experiences of being women in science.

Colours of Art and Science

Saturday 16 March 2019

Join us to discover how colour is important to medicine, photography, marine science, fashion, forensics, chemistry and much more!

ASSOCIATED EVENT – STEM for Britain 2019 – a poster competition at Westminster for early-career researchers

Wednesday 13 March 2019

STEM for BRITAIN will be held in the House of Commons on Wednesday 13 March 2019.

RSE–CaSE Panel Discussion: Ensuring a Flourishing Research Base in Scotland

Thursday 7 March 2019

Discussion event in partnership with the Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE), examining the key challenges and opportunities facing the Scottish research base.

Food for Thought

Thursday 21 February 2019

'Food for Thought' brings together a panel of experts to explore food in a very contemporary context.

The Art of Conversation

Saturday 16 February 2019

‘The Art of Conversation’ will bring together experts from various disciplines who are passionate about sharing their knowledge of how we talk to, and with, each other.

Our Age of Discovery: Navigating the Storms of Our Second Renaissance

Wednesday 30 January 2019

In this fascinating talk, Professor Ian Goldin of the University of Oxford will identify the drivers of global growth and explains why emerging markets are likely to continue to grow at high levels for the coming decades.

Interdisciplinary Learning: Creative Thinking for a Complex World

Wednesday 30 January 2019

Interdisciplinary learning (IDL) helps people to solve problems and tackle challenges that are beyond the scope of any single subject. This conference will bring together thinkers, policy makers, teachers, lecturers and employers to explore this vital topic further.

CANCELLED Information Event for JM Lessells Engineering Travel Scholarships

Tuesday 29 January 2019

Are you interested in carrying out some of your studies outside the UK? Do you like the idea of collaborating with fellow engineers across the globe? If so, join us on the 29 January to find out more about the RSE’s John Moyes Lessells Travel Scholarships.

ASSOCIATED EVENT – Making a Material Difference to Green Energy – Batteries Included

Friday 25 January 2019

Discourse by Saiful Islam, Professor of Material Chemistry, University of Bath in The Theatre at the Royal Institution, London

ASSOCIATED EVENT – Our Universe and How it Works

Wednesday 23 January 2019

Lecture by Jo Dunkley, Professor of Physics and Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University in The Theatre at the Royal Institution, London

Winter Wonders at the RSE – 9th and 10th December

Sunday 9 December 2018

Get in the festive spirit by coming along to our free Winter Wonders Family Day on Sunday 9th and our seasonal Guided Room Tours on 10th December at the RSE!

SUPA Cormack Astronomy Meeting 2018

Monday 19 November 2018

Bringing together astronomers across Scotland. A full-day meeting particularly relevant to research students and staff at Scottish universities.

Tapping All Our Talents 2018 Report

Monday 12 November 2018

Launch of new RSE and Young Academy of Scotland report on the progress made since the RSE published its first 'Tapping all our Talents' report in 2012.

RSE@ Dumfries & Galloway – The Holywood Trust: The Scottish Parliament at 20

Friday 9 November 2018

As the Scottish Parliament gets set to mark its 20th anniversary, join Presiding Officer, the Rt Hon Ken Macintosh MSP in Dumfries.

Nursing Stories from the First World War: a conversation with Dr Diane Atkinson

Friday 9 November 2018

Dr Diane Atkinson, a well-known author of women’s history, will read excerpts from and answer questions about her book, which focusses on nursing heroes during the First World War.

RSE/MOST Research Workshop: Gravitational Waves

Wednesday 7 November 2018

The RSE and the Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (MOST) will be holding a two-day joint research workshop focused on...

Lest We Forget: Commemorating the Fallen of the Great War

Monday 5 November 2018

Three talks on Commemorating the fallen of the Great War.

Start-up Science Masterclasses for S1 & S2 Students: University of Glasgow

Saturday 3 November 2018

Researchers at the University of Dundee will host Start-Up Science Masterclasses for S1 and S2 students. At these sessions, students will get up to all sorts of science and technological mischief whilst broadening their knowledge and experience.

Start-up Science Masterclasses for S1 & S2 Students: UHI Inverness

Saturday 3 November 2018

Researchers at the UHI Inverness Campus will host Start-Up Science Masterclasses for S1 and S2 students. At these sessions, students will get up to all sorts of science and technology mischief whilst broadening their knowledge and experience.

Start-up Science Masterclasses for S1 and S2 Students: University of Dundee

Saturday 20 October 2018

Researchers at the University of Dundee will host Start-Up Science Masterclasses for S1 and S2 students. At these sessions, students will get up to all sorts of science and technology mischief whilst broadening their knowledge and experience.

RSE@ Inverness: Highland Wildlife

Tuesday 16 October 2018

Join us at Talla Nan Ros, Kingussie, to hear about the latest research and activities from the Highland Wildlife Park and other wildlife and biodiversity experts.

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