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Advice Papers
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.
National Transport Strategy
With Scotland committed to increasingly ambitious action against climate change and with the transport sector in the midst of another technological revolution, the time is right to re-evaluate Scotland’s transport system to ensure it is fit to meet these challenges and deliver high quality, modern services.
The Future of Primary Care
The RSE has responded to an Inquiry by the Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee on the Future of Primary Care.
Response to Sir Anton Muscatelli Review into Economic Impact of Scottish Universities
The RSE has provided a response to a call for evidence from Sir Anton Muscatelli into his review of the role Scottish universities play in working with industry in stimulating inclusive growth.
Future Frameworks for International Collaboration on Research and Innovation
A multidisciplinary group of RSE Fellows met in June with Sir Adrian Smith FRS to contribute to his UK Government commissioned review into Future Frameworks for International Collaboration on Research and Innovation, post Brexit.
Devolved Taxes: A Policy Framework
The RSE has responded to the Scottish Government consultation on a Policy Framework for Devolved Taxes.
Environmental Principles and Governance in Scotland
The RSE has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Environmental Principles and Governance in Scotland post-Brexit.
Scottish National Investment Bank 2019
The RSE has responded to a Call for Evidence from the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy, and Fair Work Committee on the Bill for a Scottish National Investment Bank.
RSE Response on the Funding of EU Structural Fund Priorities in Scotland Post-Brexit
The RSE has responded to the Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Constitution Committee on their Inquiry into the Funding of EU Structural Funds Post-Brexit.
Subject Choices at School
The RSE has responded to the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee inquiry into Subject Choices.
Response to Scottish Funding Council on Research Pooling
The RSE has submitted a response to the Scottish Funding Council’s independent call for evidence on Research Pooling.
‘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…