Category: News

The RSE has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Environmental Principles and Governance in Scotland post Brexit.

On Monday 20 May 2019, the RSE welcomed 62 new Fellows from the worlds of business, science, creative arts, health, technology, law, public engagement and international development.

To mark Endangered Species Day today, our Fellow Professor Des Thompson and Scottish Natural Heritage colleague Dr Martin Gaywood give a fascinating account of work in Scotland:   Moving species! The Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services published earlier this month was a sobering read. Three-quarters of the land on our small planet […]

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, in partnership with Archaeology Scotland, is presenting this event at the RSE on Saturday 25 May, 9am–5 pm

The European Commission (EC) has launched a call for experts to join ‘Mission Boards’ under the next Research Framework Programme Horizon Europe.

“It was good to receive such a prestigious grant so soon after beginning my academic career. The research activity reinvigorated my national and international networks, professional and academic.”

RSE Fellows elected to the Learned Society of Wales

“I have been able to learn new skills, and this research is helping to define and establish my academic identity. It is a badge of honour that the grant was awarded by the RSE.”

The Holberg Prize is an international prize awarded for outstanding contributions to research in the arts and humanities, social sciences, law and theology. 

The RSE is pleased to welcome the next cohort of Enterprise Fellows onto the programme. Eight entrepreneurs, from eight UK Higher Education Institutions, each with innovative business ideas will benefit from the support offered by the RSE’s prestigious Enterprise Fellowship programme. Meet our newest Enterprise Fellows: Steve Greenland Funder: Scottish Enterprise Host Institution: University of […]

What are the challenges and opportunities for Scotland’s research base in the current funding and political climate? Thoughts on this subject from a joint panel discussion held between CaSE and the RSE in March 2019. Highlights of the discussion include communicating the impact of our research to the rest of the world; making the UK […]

The RSE is delighted to announce that the following Fellows have been elected to join the RSE’s Council, or hold other office-bearer roles, from 1 April 2019. Professor Marcel Jaspars (Vice-President, International) Professor Andrew Porter (Vice-President, Business) Mr James Boyle (Fellowship Secretary) Professor Julian Jones OBE (Ordinary Member) Sir Mark Jones (Ordinary Member) Professor Charles […]

Congratulations to RSE Fellows whose names are included in the list, published today, of 73 social scientists awarded Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences

The RSE has responded to the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee Inquiry into Subject Choices at school.

The RSE (Royal Society of Edinburgh), Scotland’s National Academy, will lead a ten-strong delegation to Xi’an (China), home of the Terracotta Warriors, during the week of 11 March 2019 to meet with Chinese experts in Heritage Preservation. Leading figures from Scotland representing various organisations such as Historic Environment Scotland, National Museum of Scotland, Society Antiquaries […]

The RSE, Scotland’s National Academy, presents Colours of Art & Science, a family day at Eden Court filled with inspiring workshops, talks and interactive displays for people of all ages to enjoy for free. Taking place on 16 March at Bishop’s Palace in Eden Court, Colours of Art & Science is a family-friendly event bringing […]

The RSE has announced its 61 newly elected 2019 Fellows, comprising leading thinkers and experts from Scotland.

Along with a number of other partners and collaborators, the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) has contributed a range of sculptures to the Art UK Sculpture Project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The images and their digital records represent the largest sculpture project delivered in the UK. Many of the sculptures in this […]