The full RSE programme of events to December 2008 is now online. Among the highlights is a major international conference on James Clerk Maxwell, accompanied by the unveiling of a statue to him on George Street. Click here to view programme details.

The RSE strongly supports the aims and aspirations of the Curriculum for Excellence. It is concerned, however, that these cannot readily be translated into the form of a curriculum that gives teachers, parents, employers and other stakeholders a clear view of how it will work in practice and how it will achieve excellence. Click here to read our full response to Learning Teaching Scotland's proposals for numeracy, mathematics and science.

The Society is frequently asked to comment on proposals prepared by Government departments, Committees of Inquiry, Parliamentary Committees and other public bodies, and our submissions and policy statements are made available on this site. Click here to view our most recent papers.

The RSE – NSFC Joint Project scheme is designed to facilitate international collaboration between researchers based in Scotland and China. A grant is provided to researchers to cover travel, subsistence and research expenses. Click here for further information