View allThe 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…
Evaluation and Economic Impact Assessment of RSE Enterprise Fellowships Published
A report commissioned by the RSE has established that its Enterprise Fellowship programme has provided a significant boost to the Scottish, UK and global economies.
RSE Fellows elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering
Congratulations to RSE Fellows and Corresponding Fellow who have been elected Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2019.
New Cohort of RSE Enterprise Fellows Announced
We are excited to announce the next cohort of academic entrepreneurs who have received our prestigious commercialisation award, the RSE Enterprise Fellowship.
Horizon Europe Strategic Priorities
The RSE has worked with Scotland Europa, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Government, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scottish Funding Council, Universities Scotland and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency to respond to the European Commission consultation on the strategic priorities for Horizon Europe.
RSE President welcomes reintroduction of post-study work visas
Proposals announced by the UK Government to reintroduce a two-year post-study work visa for international students completing their education in the UK have been welcomed by RSE President.
RSE President writes to the UK Prime Minister
In a letter to the Prime Minister, the RSE President outlined the role that the RSE can play by providing independent evidence-based advice to both the UK and Scottish Governments and Parliaments.
RSE Fellows elected to the British Academy
Congratulations to four RSE Fellows who have been elected Fellows or Corresponding Fellows of the British Academy in recognition of…
Scotland’s next-generation entrepreneurs unlock their ambition
Twenty of Scotland’s most promising and ambitious entrepreneurs have achieved significant growth in the last 12 months following the RSE’s…
RSE Inquiry: Scotland’s Energy Future – June 2019
RSE publishes report on its major inquiry into Scotland’s future energy requirements.
Fellows recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2019
Congratulations to the following RSE Fellows who were recognised in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours: Knighthood Professor Ian Lamont BOYD…
RSE Fellows elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences
Congratulations to two RSE Fellows who have been elected Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Environmental Governance in Scotland post Brexit
The RSE has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Environmental Principles and Governance in Scotland post Brexit.
New Fellows Induction 2019
On Monday 20 May 2019, the RSE welcomed 62 new Fellows from the worlds of business, science, creative arts, health, technology, law, public engagement and international development.
Moving Species! – Endangered Species Day (May 17th)
To mark Endangered Species Day today, our Fellow Professor Des Thompson and Scottish Natural Heritage colleague Dr Martin Gaywood give…