Devolution has led to Scotland being seen differently in an international context and has stimulated considerable overseas interest in developing a relationship with Scotland. As a result of this the Society has sought to increase and strengthen its international role. Its key focus has been, and will continue to be, on outcomes that help deliver a Scotland that does not operate in isolation from the international community, but is linked to and collaborates with it - a key aim of the Scottish Science Strategy.
The RSE has established a Committee on International links, to take forward the commitment to establish stronger international links.
The four main objectives of the Society’s international policy are:
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To promote knowledge of the Society and visibility of the Fellowship overseas, through initiatives such as the RSE’s increasing interaction and co-operation with the British Council. |
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To interact with and run joint activities with selected overseas academies. |
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To facilitate international exchange programmes that enable increased international contact and collaboration between Scottish and overseas researchers and scholars. |
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To provide a forum for discussion of international developments in science, arts, letters, the professions, technology, industry and commerce. |
| The report of the "Languages in Scotland" conference held in March 2006 is now available. Click here to download pdf copy. |
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