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Advice Papers
‘No Deal’ Brexit for Science and Innovation
The RSE has responded to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee’s Inquiry into the implications of a ‘no…
Future of Scottish Agriculture Post-Brexit
The RSE has responded to the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee’s Inquiry into the Future of Scottish Agriculture post-Brexit….
Response to Shortage Occupation List
The General Secretary, Dr Alison Elliot, has written to Professor Alan Manning, Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee, in response…
Standardised Assessments in Scottish Education
The RSE has responded to the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee inquiry into Scottish National Standardised Assessments in schools….
South of Scotland Enterprise Agency Bill
The RSE has submitted a letter to the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee in their Inquiry on the South of…
EU Research Funding and Student Exchange
The RSE has responded to the House of Lords EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee Inquiry on Brexit: EU Student Exchanges and…
Brexit and the Environment in Scotland
As part of its work examining the implications of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, the RSE has published an…
UK Intergovernmental Relations
The Society has responded to the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee inquiry into UK Intergovernmental Relations. This response looks…
Scottish National Investment Bank
The RSE has responded to the Scottish Government consultation on the proposals for a Scottish National Investment Bank. The response…
Moving Towards a Low Carbon Economy
As part of the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s annual MacCormick European Lecture – which addressed the topic of climate change…
Balance and Effectiveness of Research and Innovation Spending
The Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Learned Society of Wales have submitted a joint response to an inquiry by…
Culture Strategy
The Royal Society of Edinburgh has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on a Draft Culture Strategy for Scotland.
Common UK Frameworks
The RSE has responded to the Scottish Parliament Finance and Constitution Committee’s inquiry into UK frameworks post-Brexit.
Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets)
The General Secretary of the RSE, Dr Alison Elliot, has written to the Convener of the Scottish Parliament Environment, Climate…
RSE Response to Proposals for a Rural Funding Transition Period
The RSE has submitted a letter response to the Scottish Government on their proposals for a Rural Funding Transition Period….
Business Productivity Review
The RSE today submitted a letter response to the UK Government department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy on their…
Response to the House of Commons Select Committee On Science and Technology on a Future Immigration Policy for Science and Innovation
The RSE have responded to the House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology on a Future Immigration Policy…
Response to South of Scotland Enterprise Agency Consultation
The RSE has responded to the Scottish Government consultation on the creation of the South of Scotland Enterprise Agency.
Response to Scottish Parliament Finance and Constitution Committee Inquiry
The RSE has responded to the Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Constitution Committee inquiry on the Funding of EU Competences after…
Attainment and Achievement of School-Aged Children Experiencing Poverty
The Royal Society of Edinburgh’s Education Committee has responded to the Scottish Parliament Education and Skills’ Committee inquiry into the…
Electoral Reform
The RSE General Secretary, Prof Alan Alexander, has sent a letter to the Scottish Government responding to its consultation on…
Development of Framework Programme 9
The RSE has responded to the European Commission’s consultation on the development of Framework Programme 9, the successor to Horizon…
Roundtable Discussion on Empowering Schools: The Headteachers’ Charter
In January, the RSE hosted a roundtable discussion to consider the Headteachers’ Charter proposals set out in Empowering Schools, the…