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These resources are from RSE Fellows, members of the Young Academy of Scotland, RSE research awardees, and medallists. These resources do not necessarily reflect the views of the RSE but are an opportunity for those in the RSE community to share their expertise and updates in their work.
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Sandy Begbie puts a case forward for why competitive taxes are key to growing Scotland’s economy and funding public services.
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While cutting spending or raising taxes remain options, long-term prosperity depends on economic growth. Delivering this will require investment, skills development, and support for high-value industries to ensure more inclusive and sustainable living standards.
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A conversation on Scotland’s upcoming election and how the new Parliament can build a future where everyone can thrive.
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Who wins and who loses when we decide how Scotland’s land is used?
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How can we end poverty in Scotland when pay is low and life is expensive?
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This video reflects on the legacy of Scottish innovation, and explore its present and future.
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From Skye to the Highlands, rural Scotland is caught between tourism growth and community wellbeing. Professor Sandro Carnicelli explores why a new approach is needed.
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As energy demand rises, Scotland’s rural and island communities face a critical question: who benefits from the energy transition?
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The Spring/Summer 2025 edition of ReSourcE explores what the future holds for Scotland’s rural environments.
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Hear the importance of Scotland’s space sector to the economy, society, and tackling climate change.
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Joyce Tait writes about the role of engineering biology and industrial biotechnology in driving environmental benefits in the UK.
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Productivity is essential for economic progress, and structured management in SMEs can unlock untapped potential, addressing key challenges facing Scotland’s economy.
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Scotland’s economy can thrive by scaling high-tech SMEs, supporting innovation, and fostering investment in key sectors like AI, life sciences, and renewable energy.
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Scottish innovation in STEM is poised to tackle global challenges, with the right mix of ambition, investment, and market-focused strategies.
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Ian Boyd writes about employing manufacturing principles to convert CO₂ into carbohydrates to increase food security in Scotland.
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Discover why intellectual property is key to early-stage business success and how founders can identify, protect, and monetise their assets.
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Melfort Campbell examines why demand-driven innovation policies is key to turning Scotland’s research into global business success. While the enterprise sector forms the backbone of the Scottish and UK economies, there appears to be limited understanding among policymakers and political circles about how this sector leverages innovation and technology development to compete, grow, and survive. […]
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Scotland stands at a pivotal moment for women in entrepreneurship, there is an urgent need for systemic change to unlock the full potential.
