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Signifying a joint aspiration to strengthen cooperation between institutions and researchers in Scotland and Japan, the RSE and JSPS London signed a Letter of Intention at a celebratory event on 5 December 2024 at the RSE.

A new report highlights where action is needed to transform Scotland’s public services, published by the RSE and Audit Scotland.

Academics have been celebrated for their outstanding achievements at an RSE Medals Ceremony this week where Professor Sir John Ball, RSE President, presented the medals, with Professor Anne Anderson, RSE Vice President of research, reading the citations.

The family of Nobel Prize-winning Professor Peter Higgs has accepted the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s highest accolade, following his passing, in recognition of his contributions to theoretical physics.  Jonny Higgs, the son of the late Professor Higgs, accepted an Honorary Fellowship on behalf of his father at the Society’s Annual Statutory Meeting in Edinburgh. Honorary […]

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.

A new report published by the RSE highlights how quality infrastructure can accelerate progress towards net zero. 

The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) extends warm congratulations to Sir Paul Nurse OM CH FRS HonFRSE, who has been elected as the next President of our sister academy, the Royal Society.

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.

The autumn 2024 RSE Research Awards programme opens today, providing funding opportunities for all academic disciplines, across all career stages.

The Learned Societies’ Group on Scottish STEM Education has released a report highlighting the importance of teaching ethical literacy in schools.

The summer 2024 edition explores the pivotal role of innovation and entrepreneurship in shaping Scotland’s economic future.

The RSE Young Academy of Scotland (YAS) has announced the appointment of 48 innovative young professionals as new members for 2024.

Topics ranging from menstrual health to true crime, and dinosaurs to astronomy will go under the microscope at this year’s RSE Curious festival of knowledge in September. Now in its sixth year, Curious is a vibrant celebration of learning, inviting diverse minds to come together to learn, discuss big ideas, ask questions, and get curious. […]

We are pleased to announce that 48 exceptional research projects have been selected at the spring 2024 Research Awards open call.

Armando Iannucci CBE was in Edinburgh last week signing the Fellows roll book of the RSE. Iannucci was elected as an Honorary Fellow earlier this year for his work as a world-renowned writer and satirist.

This list shows the RSE Fellows who were recognised in 2024 on the King’s birthday, his first birthday honours list.

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.

On Tuesday 4 June, the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), Scotland’s National Academy, held an admission ceremony for its 57 new Fellows from the arts, business, public service, civil society, and academia in Scotland and beyond.