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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’s report urges a reset of Scotland’s climate plan, emphasising a need for an ambitious and detailed approach.
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The review features introductory remarks from the President, Professor Sir John Ball, and the Chief Executive, Professor Sarah Skerratt; and provides an overview on the RSE’s commitment to ‘knowledge made useful’; achievements throughout the year, and a summary report on finance and governance.
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The RSE is calling for political parties to reach a consensus on innovative new approaches to devolved taxation in Scotland ahead of the next Holyrood elections.
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Throughout 2023, the University of Glasgow, along with key partners in the UK and internationally, are hosting a series of events to celebrate the tercentenary of founding RSE Fellow Adam Smith.
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Dr Micaela Mazzei, Small Research Grant awardee investigates how the implementation of community wealth building is being approached in Scotland.
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The five-year strategic plan sets out the framework for delivering the RSE’s purpose and focuses on key societal challenges to be addressed through the contributions of Fellows and Young Academy of Scotland (YAS) members. The RSE’s diverse expertise and membership enables us to bring multidisciplinary perspectives to the key issues of significance for Scotland, the UK, and internationally.
