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Advice Papers
Scottish National Investment Bank – Grand Challenges
The RSE has submitted a response to the Scottish Government regarding the proposed ‘grand challenges’ (missions), in which the Scottish National Investment Bank (the Bank) will invest.
UK Internal Market
The RSE has responded to the UK Government’s White Paper on the UK Internal Market.
R & D Roadmap
The RSE, Learned Society of Wales, and Royal Irish Academy have written jointly to the Secretary of State for Business,…
SFC Review of Higher and Further Education
Report on RSE Fellows and Young Academy members’ discussion of Scottish Funding Council review into the coherence and sustainability of further and higher education in Scotland
Green Recovery
Building on its recent advice paper on the Just Transition Commission interim report, the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) has prepared a submission to the Scottish Parliament Environment, Climate Change, and Land Reform Committee’s call for evidence on a green recovery from COVID-19.
UK Research and Technology Capability in Global Disease Outbreaks
The RSE has responded to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee’s Inquiry into UK Science, Research and Technology Capability and Influence in Global Disease Outbreaks. The RSE response considers the role of science and scientific advice in informing government decision making on addressing Covid-19.
UK Withdrawal from the EU (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill
The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) has prepared a submission to the Scottish Parliament Environment, Climate Change, and Land Reform Committee’s call for evidence on the environmental aspects of the UK Withdrawal from the EU (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill.
A New UK Research Agency
The RSE has responded to a consultation by the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee on a New UK Research Funding Agency.
Response to the Cumberford-Little Report
The RSE has provided a letter response to the Cumberford-Little Report into the economic impact of Scottish colleges. This response…
Just Transition Commission Interim Report
The RSE has prepared an advice paper in support of the Just Transition Commission’s call for evidence.
Coronavirus and Scotland
The RSE has submitted a response to the inquiry on Coronavirus and Scotland by the House of Commons Scottish Affairs…
COVID-19 and the re-opening of schools
The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) and the Learned Societies’ Group on Scottish STEM Education (LSG) prepared a joint submission to the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee’s evidence session with Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills John Swinney on COVID-19 and the re-opening of schools, which took place on Friday, 12 June, 2020.
Impact of COVID-19 on Public Finances and the Fiscal Framework
The RSE has submitted a response to an inquiry into the ‘Impact of COIVD-19 on Public Finances and the Fiscal Framework’ from the Scottish Parliament Finance and Constitution Committee.
Scotland’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy
The RSE has responded to a consultation on the development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy for Scotland.
Offshore Wind Policy Statement
The RSE has responded to a consultation by Scottish Government on the Draft Offshore Wind Policy Statement.
Irish–Scottish Relations
The RSE and the Royal Irish Academy (RIA) have submitted a joint response to the Scottish and Irish Governments’ strategic review of Irish–Scottish relations.
RSE Response to the Muscatelli Report
The RSE has provided a letter response to the Muscatelli Report into the economic impact of Scottish universities.
Scotland and the UK Internal Market
The RSE has responded to a consultation from the Scottish Parliament Finance and Constitution Committee on Scotland and the UK Internal Market.
Interdisciplinary Learning in Schools
The RSE has published an advice paper setting out the actions and conditions needed to support interdisciplinary learning (IDL) in Scotland’s schools.
The Replacement of European Structural Funds in Scotland
The RSE jointly hosted two thematic roundtable discussions on skills and innovation as a contribution to the Scottish Government consultation on The Replacement of European Structural Funds Post EU-Exit.
Supply and Demand for Medicines
The RSE has submitted a response to the Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee’s consultation on the Supply and Demand for Medicines.
Salary Threshold and Points-based Migration System
The RSE has responded to a consultation from the Migration Advisory Committee on a Salary Threshold and Points-based Migration System.
Review of Economic Impact of Scotland’s Colleges
The Chief Executive of the RSE, Dr Rebekah Widdowfield, has written to Audrey Cumberford and Dr Paul Little in response to their review into the economic impact of Scotland’s colleges.