Growing, exploring, and sharing knowledge for a thriving Scotland
As Scotland’s National Academy, we use the combined knowledge of our 1,800-strong Fellowship to provide independent expert advice to policymakers and inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers.
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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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Embracing interdisciplinary learning, the Scottish education system must shift from subject-driven curricula to a broader, connected approach to prepare students for the complex, global challenges of the 21st century.
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Scotland must embrace comprehensive education reform to maintain its global standing and ensure a skills and learning system that is ready for the future.
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Topics ranging from menstrual health to true crime, and dinosaurs to astronomy will go under the microscope at this year’s RSE Curious festival of knowledge in September. Now in its sixth year, Curious is a vibrant celebration of learning, inviting diverse minds to come together to learn, discuss big ideas, ask questions, and get curious….
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We are pleased to announce that 48 exceptional research projects have been selected at the spring 2024 Research Awards open call.
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This role will be central in contributing to the work of the RSE Education Committee in monitoring and responding to the ongoing education reform agenda in Scotland. This project aims to determine whether Scottish education policy, particularly the four recent reviews undertaken as part of the reform agenda
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‘Healthy Planet, Healthy People’: Community-led Award
Read MoreAwards designed to support new and existing community-led research projects that promote the health of individuals through fostering healthy environments and communities, and enabling access to healthy foods.
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Research Collaboration Grants
Read MoreDesigned to encourage collaborations between disciplines and/or institutions to advance exploration of an important topic.
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Ireland-Scotland Bilateral Network Grants
Read MoreStrengthen co-operation between researchers and practitioners in Scotland and Ireland.
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RSE Research Awards programme promote innovation and support leading research that benefits Scotland’s cultural, economic, and social wellbeing.
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Our knowledge provides independent and authoritative evidence to help shape public policy decisions and legislation.
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Stay updated on the latest knowledge and research with our resources hub designed to help you learn about the world around you.
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The RSE’s diverse expertise and membership enable us to bring multidisciplinary perspectives to tackle key challenges.
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Nominated by RSE Fellows and awarded to individuals to recognise their truly exceptional contributions and achievements to their field.
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Get involved and help make knowledge useful for everyone.
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The RSE holds free educational events for schools throughout Scotland. These are primarily delivered through our RSE schools talks programme.
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Stay updated on the latest knowledge and research with our resources hub designed to help you learn about the world around you.
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Explore the programme of events for a variety of audiences including Fellows, researchers, policymakers, and members of the public.
Programme
All five interconnected programmes will contribute to the overarching societal challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability; economic prosperity; and social cohesion and inclusion.
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Economy and enterprise
Read MoreStimulating collaboration between business, academia, and government in Scotland, we are focused on the three E's: efficiency, environment, and equity.
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International
Read MoreWe promote Scotland’s international reputation in research, innovation and culture through our events, partnerships and publications.
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Policy advice
Read MoreOur knowledge provides independent and authoritative evidence to help shape public policy decisions and legislation.
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The RSE’s Curious festival of knowledge is back from 2−15 September!
In this celebration of extraordinary people discussing big ideas, challenge your perspectives, ask probing questions, and gain fresh insights. With a huge variety of topics and 30+ free events brought to you by Scotland’s leading minds, there’s something for everyone.
So, are you Curious?
