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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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Poonam Malik explores how targeted policies can reignite productivity, driving economic success and prosperity for future generations.
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Aligning education with the economy’s needs allows us to offer young people meaningful opportunities, and future-proof skills.
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The summer 2024 edition of ReSourcE explores the pivotal role of innovation and entrepreneurship in shaping Scotland’s economic future.
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Since the financial crisis, the UK has experienced a significant productivity growth decline compared to comparable countries. Exacerbated by austerity policies and policy failures, Professor Sayantan Ghosal advocates for a political agenda centered on national renewal.
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Professor Graeme Roy emphasizes the ongoing challenge of improving the UK’s and Scotland’s productivity drawing lessons from past initiatives to inform future strategies.
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Explore how AI impacts UK productivity growth in a historical and future context, comparing past technological innovations to the present.
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Productivity really matters to us all; and is both misunderstood and under-discussed by many. Productivity is a key factor so far as economic performance is concerned.
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A joint event with the Scottish Government examines how evidence is used in the third sector to inform policy and practice development.
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In response to the RSE report on the economic contribution of the third sector in Scotland, Dave Spencer on fostering a genuine partnership between the third sector and councils.
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Richard Simpson sheds light on the disparity between political praise and the actual power dynamics at play, where statutory funders often wield unequal influence.
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In the realm of economic strategies and business support programs, there exists a quiet and often overlooked hero – the third sector.
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How to think like Adam Smith? In Smith’s tercentenary year, Professor Adam Dixon takes on this question.
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This panel brings together innovators and experts from across the country to dive under the surface of Scotland’s space industry.
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As part of the RSE Scotland-Europe Initiative Professor Sarah Hall discusses Brexit and ‘missing’ financial services jobs in Scotland.
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Scottish tech sector leader Carolyn Jameson reflects on how the industry has evolved and looks to opportunities ahead to be more creative in solving economic and societal challenges.
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The Winter 2022 edition of ReSourcE delves into technological advancement and disruption as a primary focus. We hear from experts and leading thinkers within the RSE Fellowship and beyond on the rapidly-accelerating innovation in technology across multiple disciplines, while considering the wider implications for society.
