The Royal Society of Edinburgh Scotland's National Academy
The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) is Scotland's National Academy. Its mission is to advance learning and useful knowledge and by doing so it supports the cultural, economic and social well-being of Scotland and its people. It is not influenced by causes promoted by others and is an important source of independent expertise across the whole range of intellectual, business and public life in Scotland.
In delivering its activities the RSE draws upon the strengths and multidisciplinary expertise of over 1500 peer-elected Fellows, based in Scotland and beyond.
Next Events
ECRR Peter Wilson Lecture: Appliance of Science in the rural sector of Scotland
13 Feb 2012
Speaker: Professor Iain J Gordon, Chief Executive,The James Hutton Institute. This is a joint lecture with the Edinburgh Consortium for Rural Research (ECRR) and the Society of Biology, Scotland.
Lecture: Extreme Light - a New Paradigm for Fundamental Physics
16 Feb 2012
Speaker: Professor Gerard Mourou, Institut de Lumiere Extreme, ENSTA This event is part of the Franco-Scottish Science Seminar Series, jointly-funded by the RSE and the French Embassy, London.
News
RSE Beltane Prizes for Public Engagement Winners Announced
Professor Tom Devine OBE Hon MRIA FBA FRSE, one of Scotland's leading historians has been awarded the RSE Beltane Senior Prize for Public Engagement 2012. Additionally, The University of Dundee's Dr Nicola Stanley-Wall has been announced as the winner of the RSE Beltane Innovator Prize for Public Engagement 2012.
RSE Fellows in New Year Honours lists
Congratulations to RSE Fellows, Dr Robert Black, Professor Alan Bundy and Professor Stuart Haszeldine, who received honours in the New Year List.
Reform of Post-16 Education
The RSE has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on proposals for reform of post-16 education in Scotland.
