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
Conference: Scotland and the United Kingdom
28 Feb 2012
Full day conference: London This is a joint event with the British Academy.
Lecture: Infrastructure Costs Too Much, and it Needn't
7 Mar 2012
Speaker: Mr Terry Hill CBE, Chairman, Arup Group Trusts This event is supported by Arup and the National Telford Institute.
News
Bridging the Valley of Death
The RSE has responded to a House of Commons Inquiry into the commercialisation of research, calling for a systemic review and coherent, coordinated action to create a culture of creativity and entrepreneurship in the UK.
Scotland's Digital Infrastructure
The RSE responds to the Scottish Government's publication 'Scotland's Digital Future - Infrastructure Action Plan' ahead of debate in the Scottish Parliament.
Scotland-Taiwan Workshop on Electronic Materials and Nanomaterials
The RSE and the National Science Council of Taiwan are pleased to be jointly-funding the 'Scotland-Taiwan Bilateral Workshop on Electronic Materials and Nanomaterials' to be held on 6th and 7th February at the University of Edinburgh.
