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Industrial decarbonisation presents Scotland with a major opportunity to reshape its economy for the future. To succeed, the transition must be: Strategically planned, socially inclusive, and economically sustainable

The Policy in practice: How Scotland can get it right report brings together the work of three RSE-convened workgroups focused on the economy, the environment, and social inclusion and cohesion. It looks not only at what Scotland might choose to prioritise, but also at how policy can be done differently – how decisions are made, how trade-offs are handled, and how people can be more meaningfully involved in shaping change

This report captures insights from a conference, providing policymakers with a resource as they navigate the choices that will shape the system’s long-term potential.

A roundtable summary on how mathematical and data education must change to meet the shifting needs of the Scottish industrial landscape.

This report outlines the urgency of coordinated, long-term, and community-informed action to address the systemic challenges impacting children’s health and well-being.

With key partners like Prosper and leading experts, we’ve been asking why has productivity stalled and what can we do about it – at the business and governmental level.

The report, ‘Gaps, overlaps, and challenges’, examine where the education reform agenda supports Scotland’s strategic goals and priorities.

The RSE’s is broadly in support of the Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill. However, further details are needed.

The RSE provides recommendations for the role of funding bodies in the post-school system including a delay to reform amid funding challenges

The Learned Societies’ Group on Scottish STEM Education (LSG) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the detailed call, from the Scottish Parliament Education, Children, and Young People’s Committee, for views on the proposed Education (Scotland) Bill. The introduction of new legislation is an encouraging step towards reforming the education system in Scotland and delivering some […]

This proposal is a vision for Scottish education in 2050 that delivers economic prosperity, meets climate needs, and promotes human dignity.

The RSE warns that the Education (Scotland) Bill in its current form may divert resources away from key issues in education.

The Learned Societies’ Group on Scottish STEM Education’s (LSG) report highlighting the importance of teaching ethical literacy in schools.

The RSE welcomes the opportunity to respond to the UK Government’s consultation to establish a National Academy for Mathematical Sciences.

The RSE response to the consultation on the provisions of the Education Bill, and the potential impact of proposed reforms to the SQA.

The RSE puts forward recommendations for REF 2028 calling for equitable recognition in research assessment.

The briefing supports the potential of regionalisation but emphasises the need to address limitations and create the right conditions for its success.

The Royal Society of Edinburgh has briefed MSP’s head of the national discussion on education undertaken by the Scottish Government.