Podcasts

Like the pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis emerges as yet another pressing challenge disproportionately affecting women.

Everyone should have access to higher education. Dr Neil Speirs advocates a ‘pedagogy of hope’ for empowering students, addressing classism, and fostering inclusivity.

The Research Excellence Framework, often regarded as the formidable arbiter of research prowess, stands as a behemoth in the British educational landscape. Despite its undeniable prominence, it is not impervious to critique

Dr Mhairi Stewart sheds light on the evolving landscape of knowledge exchange and the benefits of public engagement for all.

We embark on an exploration of the multifaceted relationship between the tertiary education system and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Digital skills and technologies offer immense opportunities that continue to shape our society, careers, and daily lives. How do we upskill our workforce to meet new challenges?

In a rapidly changing world with shifting societal values, AI, and complex global challenges, the need for ethical leadership transcends traditional boundaries and extends beyond research and education.

Let’s talk about the future of tertiary education.

This panel discussion reflects on the challenges of Scottish devolution and the relationship with the rest of the UK.

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.

Listen to Damian Barr FRSE in conversation with Dr Eve Poole, Chief Executive of the RSE, discussing the important moments in his life.

Listen to a thought-provoking discussion chaired by Nick Fraser between Louisa Harvey, Dr Andy Kerr FRSE, and Joan Lawrie discussing how climate change continues to expose further inequalities within our society and their experience working together with local authorities and communities to enact solutions to tackle those challenges in an affordable, community-focused and sustainable way.

What currency might be used in an independent Scotland? Listen to Professor Sir John Kay FRSE review of the various possibilities for Scotland.

Professor Jim Skea and Professor Camilla Toulmin explore the road to a Just Transition to net-zero and how do we achieve it.

RSE Fellows Professor Maggie Gill and Professor Colin Campbell consider land use and climate change.

Hear from RSE Fellows Professor Gordon Masterton and Professor Iain Docherty about transport, mobility and what net-zero means in practice. 

Hear from members of the RSE Young Academy of Scotland, Dr Sandro Carnicelli and Dr Leslie Mabon about the impacts of climate change on tourism.

Professors James Curran and Duncan Maclennan FRSE talk about the impact of climate change on Scottish cities, and the policy and lifestyle changes needed in order to make cities more environmentally friendly.