Mr David Gow FRSE

Writer, editor and consultant, Scotland

David Gow FRSE was an author, journalist and consultant who specialises in analysing and reporting on geopolitical change and its impact on Europe. He chaired the RSE Scotland Europe Initiative and was a member of the Society’s programme and international committees. An award-winning journalist with the Scotsman and the Guardian, he worked as consultant editor for Europe-based think tanks and was a trustee for the David Hume Institute and Federal Trust as well as a member of the national executive of the NUJ.

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  • Resources

    David Gow on navigating the post-Brexit landscape as Scotland's pursuit of EU regulatory alignment faces hurdles. While Brussels forges ahead with new standards, can Scotland keep pace? Gow shares insights from a workshop which sheds light on the challenges and the elusive quest for harmonization.

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    The Summer 2023 edition of ReSourcE presents an exploration of the RSE’s connections on the global stage through our international partnerships, International Fellows, and wider network across multiple disciplines – demonstrating how Scotland’s expertise can be harnessed to make a positive impact on the world.