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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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2026 will mark the tercentenary of RSE founding Fellow, the father of modern geology, and one of the titans of the Enlightenment.
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A discussion assessing the experience of tackling inequalities at new spatial levels, putting Scotland into a comparative perspective and asking what can be learnt.
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Discussing the role of arts and humanities in the implementation of the joint Scottish-Irish bilateral review.
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The RSE’s held an event for young people to hear the inspirational Ugandan climate justice activist, Vanessa Nakate.
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Professor James Curran looks toward COP15 and what can be done about a biodiversity crisis in Scotland.
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Professor Brian Gerardot describes how quantum physics is on the cusp of an astonishing revolution in low-energy technology.
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Large Hadron Collider: Higgs boson is far from the end of the exciting discoveries about the fundamental nature of the universe.
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The Summer 2022 edition of ReSourcE takes heed of the year-long celebration of Scotland’s Year of Stories. Stories are a vital part of Scotland’s culture, and when we share remarkable stories, whether spoken, written, sung, filmed—or played, as you will read in this edition—they give a sense of place, history and belonging. The RSE’s Fellowship and the Young Academy of Scotland harbour a rich heritage of stories and a wide range of powerful methods of storytelling across countless disciplines, and this edition offers a window into this resource.
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A discussion of the notebooks of Sir Charles Lyell, their significance, internal workings, composition and conservation efforts.
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Professor Mirela Delibegovic FRSE sets the scene and presents the controversial story.
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A growing body of research evidences the positive role of the arts, literature and culture in promoting mental wellbeing.
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Dr Will McDowall looks at different scientific advisory systems in a comparative perspective to highlight how different governments draw on expertise and evidence.
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Eve Poole, Chief Executive of the RSE, is in conversation with one of the world’s best-known crime writers and creator of Edinburgh’s local Inspector Rebus. He shares stories using objects from his life as we explore the curious mind of Ian Rankin.
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Dr Sam Illingworth on how science poems can communicate important scientific research that is being done daily worldwide.
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Professor Maggie Gill explains what can be done now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from homes and to ensure we have more resilient housing.
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In the changing socio-political landscape of Scotland, debates on the Scots language have come to the fore. But what exactly is Scots?
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Professor Sarah Skerratt reflects on the importance of collaboration and listening to a diverse range of perspectives in advancing useful knowledge.
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Listen to Damian Barr FRSE in conversation with Dr Eve Poole, Chief Executive of the RSE, discussing the important moments in his life.
