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Professor Susan J Smith FRSE has been elected as President of the British Academy and will serve a four-year term.

The free-of-charge Curious festival takes place from 6-14 September. It brings together experts to host a series of thought-provoking talks and workshops on exploration, the creative arts, health and wellbeing, videogames and a range of other social issues.

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was formally inducted as a Royal Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Can smart clothing support healthy ageing? Small Research Grant awardee, Dr Danying Yang, leads a human-centred research project that reimagines wearable tech for comfort, dignity, and real-life use amongst older users.

The Scottish Funding Council has launched a campaign to promote the value of research and innovation, identifying four key priorities within the Scottish Government’s programme for government.

The RSE calls for closer alignment of Scotland’s education and skills policy with the nation’s strategic objectives.

On Monday 16 June, the RSE, Scotland’s National Academy, held an admission ceremony for its 44 new Fellows from the arts, business, public service, civil society, and academia in Scotland and beyond.

Six RSE Fellows are honoured in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025, marking their extraordinary achievements and services.

Expert Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh will speak at Pitlochry’s Festival Theatre this summer, in an event called A Beer, A Bap and a Boffin.

Swallowing disorders can be life-changing. RSE Personal Research Fellowship holder, Dr Joan Ma, explores the potential of Ultrasound to make swallowing assessments safer, more accessible, and closer to home. A game-changer for stroke, Parkinson’s and cancer care.

The Royal Society of Edinburgh addresses the timely and pressing question: How can the Scottish higher education sector support colleagues and institutions in conflict settings?

Dr Inge Sørensen leads Sustainable Screens Scotland, a cross-disciplinary network funded by an RSE grant to promote greener practices in screen and music industries through collaboration, events, and a new sustainability database.

How can music cities lead on climate justice? Professor Matt Brennan’s RSE Personal Research Fellowship explores how Glasgow, a UNESCO City of Music, can harmonise cultural vibrancy with a just and green future.

The RSE, along with CaSE and 36 organisations call on Parliamentarians to safeguard the UK’s ability to attract global talent essential for research, innovation, and economic growth.

The Spring/Summer 2025 edition of ReSourcE explores what the future holds for Scotland’s rural environments.

The RSE announces the recipients of its community-led research awards. Generously backed by the Williamson Trust, a total of £73,625.39 will be awarded to 16 community research projects located across Scotland.

On 1 April 2025, economist Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, University of Glasgow has officially taken over the role of President of the RSE.

The President of the RSE, Professor Sir John Ball, has written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to highlight the findings of a recent forum on electricity market reform. The letter draws attention to the debate of zonal pricing and the need for evidence-based decision-making.