View allThe RSE’s Digital Participation Inquiry has been exploring how digital technologies and the internet are used by the public, businesses,…
Inquiries
Women in STEM
There is widespread agreement that science underpins key sectors of the Scottish economy and is a vital component in the…
Facing Up to Climate Change
“Scotland, with its rich renewable resources, world class research base, experience in the oil and gas industry and leading financial…
Digital Scotland
Scotland must aim for country-wide access to broadband speeds of at least 16Mb/s by 2015, and should establish a Digital…
The Future of Scotland’s Hills and Islands
A new commitment to achieving rural community viability in Scotland is required. The report of the Inquiry into Scotland’s Hills…
Avian Influenza
The RSE established a small group of Fellows to examine the implications of the avian influenza threat for Scotland. The…
Energy Issues in Scotland
Energy is quite simply the single most important commodity for our survival. The provision of a sustainable, secure and safe…
The Scottish Fishing Industry
A secure and sustainable future for the Scottish Fishing Industry is achievable, but not without a long-term view being taken…
Foot and Mouth Disease
Chaired by Professor Ian Cunningham, this group, with members drawn from veterinary health, medicine, farming, economics, tourism, consumers and the…
Infectious Salmon Anaemia
Chaired by Professor Sir Roderick MacSween, this Inquiry was set up to assess the science behind legislation governing the control…
Encouraging Resolution Mediating
In many countries, mediation, and other methods of alternative dispute resolution, are encouraged, recognised and used as means of resolving…