Blog| 13/11/2023
Pursuing ideas and truth without fear
Dr Deval Desai writes about the intersection of academic freedom and human rights, and how restrictions on one can impede the other.
Blog| 06/11/2023
“A! Fredome is a noble thing!”
Dr Dmitry Fedosov discusses John Barbour's monumental 14th-century poem, "The Bruce," which chronicles Scotland's War of Independence.
Blog| 01/11/2023
The divergence devil lies in the detail
Joël Reland says the subtle regulatory shifts persist post-Brexit, impacting laws, trade, and business complexity. He believes vigilance is key as new regulatory barriers emerge.
Blog| 30/10/2023
Musicians post-Brexit in Europe: Fewer gigs, less money, no tours
Professor Jeffrey Sharkey FRSE argues that Brexit has had a negative impact on the performing arts, causing visa issues and reduced earnings, which is driving some artists to consider leaving the industry.
Blog| 30/10/2023
Neutrinos: The key to unearthing the origin of the universe?
Dr John Nugent is investigating the enigma of neutrinos, abundant yet elusive fundamental particles.
Blog| 27/10/2023
Horizon opens but Erasmus stays closed: Scotland’s Higher Education landscape
Professor Murray Pittock FRSE, recaps on the 5th Scotland-Europe Initiative workshop on Higher Education.
Blog| 27/10/2023
The impact of Brexit on the student experience
Professor Sarah Prescott discusses the effects of Brexit on international study, language education, and student opportunities, including the transition from Erasmus to the Turing Scheme.
Blog| 23/10/2023
The path to global leadership in space environmentalism
Dr Moriba Jah, a space environmentalist, highlights Scotland's potential to lead in space environmentalism and sustainability, emphasising the importance of addressing space debris and promoting sustainable practices.
Blog| 16/10/2023
Africa-Scotland: transforming relations into action
Professor Camilla Toulmin writes about Africa-Scotland relations and her work on sound policies and substantial action.
Blog| 06/10/2023
The UK in the outer circle – and Scotland too?
David Gow reflects on the The EU and the Brexit Negotiations RSE and Europa Institute event with Professor Brigid Laffan and Dr. Stefaan de Rynck.
Blog| 26/09/2023
From human capital to human development: redefining the moral aims of tertiary education
Degrees, and indeed all forms of tertiary education, are evaluated by the extent to which they lead to jobs. British Prime
Blog| 27/09/2023
How Brexit has Europeanised the United Kingdom
Professor Michael Keating argues that the promise of Brexit was to ‘take back control’ and establish the sovereignty and supremacy of the UK Parliament and people.