View allCongratulations to the following RSE Fellows who have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences: Professor…
European Commissioner Addresses the RSE on the Future of EU Research and Innovation
At the RSE’s annual MacCormick European Lecture on the 16 October the European Commissioner for Science and Innovation Carlos Moedas,…
RSE Responds to Scottish Government Consultation on Future Approach to School Funding
The RSE Education Committee has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on a future approach to funding schools as part…
Biodiversity: Spotlight on Scotland
The most recent edition of Science Scotland, entitled Biodiversity: Spotlight on Scotland was produced to coincide with a two-day Conference…
RSE Fellows Elected to Royal Academy of Engineering
Congratulations to a number of RSE Fellows who have been elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering: Professor David Cumming…
Case Study: Cormack Vacation Scholarship
“The Cormack Vacation Scholarship was my first step towards the career in academia that I did not know I wanted…
RSE Responds to Scottish Government Consultation on Air Departure Tax
The RSE has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Air Departure Tax (ADT). The Society has outlined reservations over…
Researchers Granted Over £2M Support in RSE Awards
Over 100 distinguished academic researchers will receive over £2M in awards from the RSE. Supported by both public and private…
RSE publishes Advice Paper on Financial Supports for Students
The RSE Education Committee has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the interim findings of the review of financial…
RSE Publishes Advice on Rights & Social Protection
The RSE has published a further paper in its series on Brexit: Challenges & Opportunities, this one focusing on how…
Professor Dame Anne Glover is Elected as the New RSE President
The RSE is delighted to announce that Professor Dame Anne Glover DBE, FRS, FRSE has been elected as the next…
RSE Responds on Impact of Brexit on Scottish Budget
The RSE has submitted evidence to help inform the Inquiry being undertaken by the Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Constitution Committee…
Call Now Open for Sabbatical Research Grants
The call is now open for Sabbatical Research Grants. These Grants offer academic staff in Scottish Higher Education Institutions, (early…
Video: Her Majesty The Queen’s Visit to The RSE Royal Medals Ceremony
Some of the UK’s most outstanding talent has been recognised by Her Majesty The Queen who visited the RSE on…
Academies ready to engage with Brexit negotiations
The Royal Society of Edinburgh, the British Academy, the Learned Society of Wales and the Royal Irish Academy have today…
Case Study: Arts and Humanities Network Awards
Dr Graeme Wilson & Professor Raymond MacDonald received an RSE Arts and Humanities Network award in December 2014 for their project Concurrent. …
RSE Publishes Advice on Brexit Challenges & Opportunities
As the Brexit negotiations begin, the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) has established an EU Strategy Group and produced four…
Her Majesty the Queen Presents Esteemed Talent with RSE Royal Medals
Some of the UK’s most outstanding talent has been recognised by Her Majesty The Queen who visited the Royal Society…
RSE Responds to the Research Strategy for Scottish Education
The RSE has continued to highlight the importance of ensuring that independent evaluation and research evidence inform Scotland’s educational reforms….
RSE Responds to Review of Scottish Code of Good Higher Education Governance
The RSE has submitted an Advice Paper to Universities Scotland regarding the review of the new draft Scottish Code of…
Fellows Recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours
Congratulations to the following RSE Fellows who were recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours: Members of the Order of the…
RSE Launches Major Inquiry into Scotland’s Energy Future
On the 15 June, the RSE officially launched its major Inquiry into Scotland’s Energy Future. This follows on from successful…
New Fellows’ Induction Day
A New Fellows’ Induction Day is held annually and New Fellows are invited to attend this to be formally admitted…
Developing Scotland-Japan Relations
The RSE hosted an initial meeting with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) on the 24th May…