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The RSE announces 43 individuals deemed excellent in their field, elected as RSE Fellows in 2026, who will use their knowledge for the public good as part of Scotland’s National Academy.
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Archived letters reveal the first known reference to Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations, one of the most influential works in Scottish history and economics.
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Highlights of the session April 2024-March 2025 have been published in the RSE’s year in review.
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The RSE, along with CaSE and 36 organisations call on Parliamentarians to safeguard the UK’s ability to attract global talent essential for research, innovation, and economic growth.
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On 1 April 2025, economist Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, University of Glasgow has officially taken over the role of President of the RSE.
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The President of the RSE, Professor Sir John Ball, has written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to highlight the findings of a recent forum on electricity market reform. The letter draws attention to the debate of zonal pricing and the need for evidence-based decision-making.
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The RSE has announced its 2025 cohort of new Fellows, celebrating leading minds from across science, the arts, business, public life, and academia. This year’s intake includes outstanding individuals whose contributions are shaping society in Scotland and beyond.
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ALLEA is concerned that the actions of the U.S. administration could have far-reaching and devastating consequences for essential research.
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The review highlights a year shaped by the inaugural delivery of a new strategic plan, focused on the mission of ‘knowledge made useful’ to address key societal issues. It includes forewords from RSE’s President, General Secretary, and Chief Executive, discussing the progress on these strategic priorities and notable achievements and impacts across research support, policy influence, international collaboration, and public engagement.
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A new report published by the RSE highlights how quality infrastructure can accelerate progress towards net zero.
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Professor Sir John Ball has written to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to urge the UK Government to consider rejoining Erasmus+ and establishing a reciprocal youth mobility scheme.
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The summer 2024 edition explores the pivotal role of innovation and entrepreneurship in shaping Scotland’s economic future.
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The RSE Young Academy of Scotland (YAS) has announced the appointment of 48 innovative young professionals as new members for 2024.
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The Director of the Productivity Institute Professor Bart Van Ark, gave a talk on the challenges facing the future of productivity in the UK and Scotland.
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An impactful year for the RSE – launching a strategic plan for 2023–2028 and continuing to deliver on our mission of ‘knowledge made useful’.
