View allThe Royal Society of Edinburgh has produced a Briefing Paper in advance of the second reading of the Higher Education and Research Bill in the House of Commons.
Developing Scotland-Brazil Relations
RSE – British Council Scotland ABRUEM Delegate Dinner The RSE hosted a dinner in collaboration with the British Council Scotland…
Queen’s Birthday Honours 2016
The RSE offers its congratulations to the following Fellows who were recognised in the Queen’s 2016 Birthday Honours. Knights Bachelor…
RSE Calls for Review of Proposed APD Reform
The RSE has responded to the Scottish Government consultation on a Scottish replacement for Air Passenger Duty (APD). The Society has…
Enlightening the European Debate
Aimed at enlightening the European Debate, the RSE, the Centre on Constitutional Change, and UK in a Changing Europe are holding…
Roger Penrose on Mathematical Physics
Sir Roger Penrose, the Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics at the Mathematical Institute of the University of Oxford, explains…
RSE Fellows Elected to National Academies
The RSE would like to congratulate the following RSE Fellows, who have been elected as Fellows of other UK national…
Nasar Meer on Racism, and National Identities
Dr Nasar Meer, Professor of Comparative Citizenship and Social Policy at Strathclyde University discusses the origins and the history of racism, and the construction of national identities.
National Academies & the Law Collaborate to Provide Better Understanding of Science to the Courts
The Lord Chief Justice, The Royal Society and Royal Society of Edinburgh today (11 April 2016) announce the launch of a…
UK Government Anti-Lobbying Clause
The RSE has made a call that urges the UK Government to suspend the introduction of the new “anti-lobbying” clause and enter…
Developing Scotland-Indonesia Relations
Indonesian Institute of Sciences and British Council Indonesia meet at Universities Scotland Ms Nur Tri Aries Suestiningtyas, Head of the…
Portrait of RSE President Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell unveiled
The RSE has commissioned renowned artist Dr. Victoria Crowe OBE, FRSE, RSA to paint a portrait of the eminent astrophysicist and…
RSE Responds to the Inquiry into the Impact of EU Regulation & Policy on the UK Life Sciences
The RSE has responded to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee’s Inquiry into the Impact of EU Regulation and…
RSE welcomes 56 new Fellows
Outstanding scientists, eminent academics and celebrated professionals join Scotland’s National Academy. Announced today are the names of 56 distinguished individuals elected…
Peter Higgs on Being a Theoretical Physicist
A Nobel Laureate, Professor Peter Higgs talks about becoming a world-leading physicist, his surprising alternative career choice, and best aspects…
Academic Excellence in Scotland Recognised with Announcement of RSE Prizewinners
Some of Scotland’s most exceptional academic talent is being recognised as the RSE reveals its 2016 Prizewinners. These awards are…
Sue Black on Forensic Science and Fiction
Dame Sue Black, Professor of Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology at the Centre for Anatomy & Human Identification at the University…
Higher Education: Teaching Excellence, an Opportunity or a Threat?
An expert working group of RSE fellows has responded to the UK Government’s consultation on Higher Education: Teaching Excellence, Social Mobility and…
David Attenborough on Being a Broadcaster and Naturalist
Sir David Attenborough answers questions about his work at the BBC, extinct animals, the chicken and egg debate, dream travel…
Stampy Cat on YouTube and Minecraft
Stampy Cat, one of today’s most popular YouTube stars answers questions about Minecraft and his career. Why did he choose…
Health Happiness & Wellbeing: Supporting the Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood
‘Health, happiness and wellbeing’ (HHWB) is a new programme of research supported by the RSE Scotland Foundation. The programme aims to examine…
Developing Scotland-China Relations
NSFC-RSE-CAS: New Paradigms for Future Collaboration in Science and Innovation High-level Forum The RSE hosted the second NSFC-RSE-CAS Forum, drawing on…
RSE Christmas Lecture: Stampy’s Christmas Cake Caper (An Adventure in YouTubing)
The buzz around this year’s RSE Christmas Lecture, ‘Stampy’s Christmas Cake Caper (An Adventure in YouTubing)’ has been amazing. When news broke…
Inspiring Brilliance: Celebrating Maxwell’s Genius & Legacy
The profound impact of James Clerk Maxwell, whose work continues to influence scientific and technological innovation, was celebrated by leading academics…