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Next generation of entrepreneurial academics to be supported by relaunched programme.

Professor Christina Boswell FRSE has been appointed the new Chair of the Campaign for Social Science.

The Spring/Summer 2026 edition of ReSourcE magazine explores the theme of trust – that of institutions, of norms, of healthcare, of one another.

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.

A new report suggests how we can better bridge university research and policy needs, to improve how research feeds into policy. The report, commissioned by the Royal Society of Edinburgh and Universities Scotland, points to the massive uptick in research-policy exchange over the past two decades.

As thousands of teenagers prepare to vote for the first time in the forthcoming Holyrood election, how many of them will have the confidence to cast their ballot with conviction?

Ahead of 2026 Scottish Parliament elections, Shonaig Macpherson FRSE and Professor Des Thompson FRSE caution against the rise of misinformation.

Scotland’s colleges and universities face severe financial pressures. Anton Muscatelli calls for urgent government action and an independent review to secure the future of tertiary education.

In uncertain times, this edition of Autumn/Winter 2025 edition of ReSourcE focuses on the range of ways that humans choose to communicate with each other.

Highlights of the session April 2024-March 2025 have been published in the RSE’s year in review.

The RSE has launched a new Scotland-wide programme of free events and activities designed to help citizens engage ahead of the 2026 elections.

The Scottish public are invited to join groundbreaking discussions on tackling environmental crises, when leading UK and international experts convene in Edinburgh this October.