View allThe Scottish Government is making funding available for research aimed at tackling the challenges posed by the current Covid-19 pandemic…
COVID-19 update for RSE Award holders
The RSE is aware that as a consequence of the current COVID-19 outbreak, holders of RSE research awards may need to cancel activities, such as planned visits, workshops and events, or reschedule them to a later date.
Coronavirus: RSE Update
In light of the Scottish and UK Governments’ advice around COVID-19, we are closing the RSE building as from Wednesday 18 March until further notice.
European Commission call for Innovators for COVID-19 EIC Accelerator
The European Commission is calling for startups and SMEs with technologies and innovations that could help in treating, testing, monitoring or other aspects of the Coronavirus outbreak to apply urgently to the next round of funding from the European Innovation Council.
Scotland and the UK Internal Market
The Royal Society of Edinburgh has responded to a Scottish Parliament Finance and Constitution Committee consultation into Scotland and the UK Internal Market.
RSE President comments on the implications of the UK Budget for research and development in Scotland
The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, set out his maiden UK Budget on 11th March. Professor Dame Anne Glover, RSE President, has provided her initial reflections.
Tackling endometriosis – Fiona Cousins’ experience as a Research Visitor to Scotland
The RSE offers grants to support the research and scholarship of its Fellows and members of the RSE Young Academy of Scotland. This includes the Visitors to Scotland Grant.
The RSE names 2020 Fellows
The Royal Society of Edinburgh, Scotland’s National Academy has announced its newly elected 2020 Fellows. These new Fellows comprise leading thinkers and experts from Scotland and around the world.
Interdisciplinary Learning in Schools
The RSE has published an advice paper setting out the actions and conditions needed to support the delivery of interdisciplinary learning (IDL) in Scotland’s schools.
An inspirational journey of discovery to China – Dimitrios Tzelepis’ experience as a Lessells Scholar
The RSE Lessells Travel Scholarship enables individuals who are pursuing their PhD or postdoctoral research in any engineering sub-discipline to pursue a research project in any part of the world outside the United Kingdom.
2016 recipient Dimitrios Tzelepis shares his experience and how his visit sparked an ongoing international collaboration.
ALLEA Report: Let’s be FAIR! Recommendations for Sustainable Data Sharing in the Humanities
In a digital world, the abundance of data offers new opportunities for all research fields, including the humanities.
The Replacement of European Structural Funds in Scotland
As part of the Scottish Government consultation on the Replacement of European Structural Funds in Scotland Post EU-Exit, the RSE…
Reaching for the stars – Federica Chiti’s experience as a Cormack Vacation Scholar
The RSE Cormack Vacation Scholarship enables undergraduate students studying astronomy to carry out a research project of their choice at…
Leading scientists come to high school in Stirling to talk about their careers
Five of the country’s leading scientists will take part in the RSE’s (The Royal Society of Edinburgh), Winter Lecture at…
Scottish National Investment Bank Bill
The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) welcomes the unanimous decision by the Scottish Parliament to pass the Scottish National Investment…
Prestigious Medals for Pioneering Scientists and Researchers in Scotland
The RSE, Scotland’s National Academy, is pleased to announce that five eminent scientists and researchers from four Scottish universities have…
RSE Young Academy of Scotland Membership Applications Now Open
We are delighted to announce that the RSE Young Academy of Scotland (YAS) is inviting applications to join its diverse…
Women in Science exhibition moves to Glasgow
We have now installed our popular Women in Science in Scotland photographic exhibition in Glasgow’s Mitchell Library featuring some of…
Fellows recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours 2020
Congratulations to the RSE Fellows who have been honoured in the Queen’s New Year Honours list 2020.
Women in Science in Scotland Exhibition lands at Edinburgh Airport
The RSE, in collaboration with Edinburgh Airport; has installed a photographic portrait exhibition in the airport’s departure lounge featuring some…
Supply and Demand for Medicines
The RSE has submitted a response to a consultation from the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee considering the Supply…
International human rights specialist to deliver lecture on Scotland’s contributions to international human rights
The RSE, CARA (Council for At-Risk Academics) and the Young Academy of Scotland are delighted to announce that Dr Bertrand…
RSE President writes to Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation
In a letter to the Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation—Chris Skidmore MP, RSE President, Professor Dame…
RSE Publishes Annual Report April 2018–March 2019
The RSE has now published the latest Annual Report for the session April 2018–March 2019. This report contains a foreword…