View allLeading academics and professionals in Scotland have been recognised by the RSE in its 2018 Prize list. Each year the…
HRH The Duke of Cambridge presents RSE Royal Medals to distinguished individuals
On 5th July 2018, the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) was delighted to welcome HRH The Duke of Cambridge KG…
Inaugural RSE Unlocking Ambition Enterprise Fellows are announced
Twenty of Scotland’s most talented entrepreneurs, eager to start up their business right here in Scotland, have been announced as the inaugural RSE Unlocking Ambition Enterprise Fellows
RSE calls for a proportionate and flexible immigration policy to retain the UK’s international standing and competitiveness in research and innovation
Responding to the House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology on a future immigration policy for science and…
Former Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, visits the RSE to sign Fellows’ Roll Book as Honorary Fellow
On 1st May, the Rt Hon Gordon Brown visited the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) and met with the RSE’s…
RSE Delegation encourages Innovation Collaborations between Scotland and China
Collaborations in research and innovation between Scotland and China were at the forefront of a recent high-level forum in China….
RSE reviews Women in STEM report – Tapping All Our Talents: Six Years On
The RSE and the Young Academy of Scotland has launched Tapping All Our Talents: Six Years On, a review into the progress that has been made towards equality in the Scottish STEM workplace over the past six years.
RSE Unlocking Ambition Enterprise Fellowship Programme now open!
Applications are now open for a brand new cutting-edge entrepreneurial support scheme. The £4m Unlocking Ambition Challenge is delivered by key stakeholders from Scotland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem as part of the Scotland CAN DO initiative
Female Representation at the Top of The Royal Society of Edinburgh’s Agenda
For the first time since its conception in 1783, the RSE has a council membership that is majority female…
RSE Calls for Clarity on SNIB
The RSE has responded to the Scottish Government consultation on its proposals to create a Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB)….
Enterprise Fellowships Celebrate 20 Years of Growing Successful Entrepreneurs
At an event held at The Hub in Edinburgh on 15 November the RSE hosted a gathering to celebrate 20…
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,…
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 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 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…
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…