View allAs the Brexit negotiations begin, the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) has established an EU Strategy Group and produced four…
RSE Appoints new CEO
The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) is delighted to announce that its next Chief Executive will be Dr Rebekah Widdowfield….
Academic Excellence Recognised with the Announcement of RSE Prizewinners
Some of Scotland’s most remarkable academic talent is recognised as the RSE reveals its 2017 Prize-winners. These awards are presented…
Higher Education, Research & Innovation After Triggering Article 50
The RSE has joined other National Academies in the UK and Ireland[1] to issue a statement on higher education, research and…
RSE Responds to Phase Two of the Review of Enterprise & Skills Agencies
The RSE has submitted a response to phase two of the Scottish Government’s Enterprise and Skills Agencies Review. While wholeheartedly supporting…
RSE Responds to Commission on Parliamentary Reform
The RSE says that any democratic audit of Holyrood must ensure enhanced checks and balances if the Government is to…
The RSE Welcomes 60 New Fellows
Outstanding Academics, Celebrated Professionals & Royalty Join Scotland’s National Academy The RSE is delighted to announce that HRH The Duke of…
HRH Princess Royal Presents RSE Royal Medals and the RSE/IEEE James Clerk Maxwell Award
Some of the UK’s most outstanding academic talent has been recognised by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal KG KT…
2016 Christmas Lecture: Families Set to Explore Space with Britain’s First Astronaut
Rockets, Robots, Astronauts and Aliens are the stars of this year’s space-themed RSE Christmas Lecture, which will be held at…
The RSE Honours Scottish Scientists Associated With The Recent Discovery Of Gravitational Waves
During its Annual Statutory Meeting on the evening of Monday 31 October the RSE recognised the key role that Scottish…
The RSE Launches a New Strategic Framework
To coincide with its Annual Statutory Meeting the RSE is today launching a new strategic framework for the period 2016…
Researchers Receive £2.8M Support in RSE Awards
Over 100 distinguished academic researchers will receive £2.8M in awards from the RSE. These awards enable academics to either further…
Improving Scotland’s Economic Performance: The Review of the Enterprise & Skills Agencies
The RSE has submitted a response to the Scottish Government Enterprise & Skills Agencies. The Review recognised the need to increase sustainable…
RSE Advises on Implications & Opportunities for UK Science after the EU Referendum
In light of the recent vote to leave the EU, the RSE has submitted an advice paper on the Implications and Opportunities…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…