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Europe faces a trust crisis with the USA. Can strategic autonomy and deeper cooperation redefine its future in a shifting global order?

The Spring/Summer 2026 edition of ReSourcE magazine explores the theme of trust – that of institutions, of norms, of healthcare, of one another.

Why public trust and engagement are vital to the future of UK research and development and what CaSE’s polling reveals.

This blog examines how mediation and peacemaking continue to bring opposing sides together, highlighting lessons from the Edinburgh Conversations.

Bringing the margins to the centre to shape a fairer and more united Scotland through empathy and inclusion.

A new UN report highlights how climate change is reshaping the lives of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Experts call for urgent action.

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.

Camilla Toulmin describes the term “just transition” and associated concepts, its origins and how it is being translated into policies and institutions in different parts of the world. She reviews experience to date with Scotland’s Just Transition Commission, before highlighting a number of questions for the RSE Environment Community of Interest to consider as areas […]

Explore how elite world schools navigate global aspirations amidst social inequalities. Dr Jen Kirkwood writes about privilege, cosmopolitan education, and pathways to prestigious universities.

Rebecca Christie, Senior fellow at Bruegel argues that by leveraging its regional leadership, the UK can shift the post-Brexit landscape towards cooperation and collaboration.

By Peter Sellar One of the much-vaunted benefits of Brexit was that there would be less red tape. In legal terms, I suppose that meant fewer laws and thus less need to comply with otherwise burdensome rules and regulations, a free-er marketplace in which, I imagine, businesses would thrive more than would be the case […]

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.

Dr Kirsty Hughes discusses Brexit’s legacy in EU-Scotland relations, arguing that while polls suggest UK’s reconsideration of EU ties, discussions remain elusive. In Scotland, EU relations are vital, so what’s next for this crucial partnership?

Dr Saskia Smellie explores Scotland’s unique stance on immigration; looking at the latest research and Scottish attitudes towards migrants and its distinctive narrative landscape and how it differs from the rest of the UK.

Professor Alan Matthews discusses how the EU’s revamped Common Agricultural Policy emphasizes sustainability and climate action, with eco-schemes and carbon farming initiatives paving the way for greener agriculture. He argues that as Scotland debates its Agriculture Bill, lessons from EU reforms offer valuable insights.

Professor Maggie Gill shares insights from the Scotland-Europe Initiative workshop on Food and Agriculture, which touched on Europe’s implementation of the Farm to Fork Strategy, the delivery of the Just Transition in Scotland, and the definition of ‘high-quality’ food.

Frank Moeschler on regaining lost ground in Scottish research. As Horizon Europe and Copernicus gain momentum, he argues to leverage these platforms for collaboration, investment, and growth.

Brexit’s impact on the environment: the EU’s steady green policies vs. the UK’s fragmented approach. Post-Brexit, Baroness Young of Old Scone looks at the divergence among the four nations, and highlights the importance of cross-learning.