Royal Society of Edinburgh
@RoyalSocEd
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Contributing to the social, cultural, and economic wellbeing of Scotland through the advancement of learning and useful knowledge. 💡
Edinburgh
Joined March 2011
🚨 EVENT ALERT 🚨 Next week, @RoyalSocEd's 'Disordered truth in a democracy' event featuring @LooseElisabeth will explore how misinformation is shaping democracy in Scotland. 📅 6 Nov 📍 Online & in person, Ullapool Village Hall 🎟️
eventbrite.co.uk
How can we navigate a world where truth is increasingly contested?
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A new report from the @RoyalSocEd and @ProsperScot warns that Scotland’s long-standing productivity challenge will not be solved without focused support for the 'missing middle' of Scottish businesses https://t.co/wbGwQJoA0i
insider.co.uk
New report proposes targeted investment to support Scottish SMEs strengthen leadership and access to funding.
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👑 Such a privilege to have met His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, at @RoyalSocEd 🏴On behalf of @YoungAcademySco I presented our ‘Scotland Cares’ project where we have been gathering stories of care from unpaid carers across the country.
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Dr Inge Sørensen, Senior Lecturer in Theatre, Film and Television Studies, used her @RoyalSocEd grant to develop Sustainable Screens Scotland, a cross-disciplinary network working to promote greener practices in Scotland's screen and music industries. ➡️ https://t.co/qVYQJBKbVN
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We have a few spaces for the @RoyalSocEd funded Rock Art Workshop on Saturday, 17th May, at Culloden Battlefield. We'll be discussing all things rock art, with a fieldtrip to Clava Cairns! The event is free and lunch will be provided. Register here: https://t.co/IaXSTYf7PR
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✨ Congrats to the recipients of our 'Healthy Planet, Healthy People': Community-led Research Awards, supported by the Williamson Trust. ✨ These awards enable projects that promote the health of individuals, communities & environments. 👀Awardee list: https://t.co/IWcVnXH4Og
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'It’s like a cancer': David Pratt warns of global danger to press freedoms. This was part of my recent @RoyalSocEd European lecture. 👇 https://t.co/UTKsjGSHJQ
thenational.scot
THE National's Foreign Editor has warned of the dangers to press freedom and said the UK is beginning to go down "some worrying routes"
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Press freedom is under threat everywhere. 🗞️ Journalist and photographer David Pratt (@foreigncorr1) warns of a growing global danger to independent journalism.
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Great evening with @SAHA_voice & @USAinScotland at @RoyalSocEd to celebrate Tartan Day tonight- thanks @billykayscot & Leonie Bell for speaking & Catherine O’Leary for chairing- and to Federica Simone for her organizational skills.
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A superb gathering with @SAHA_voice & @USAinScotland at @RoyalSocEd to discuss the Declaration of Arbroath and Tartan Day. A pleasure to hear @Leonie_S_Bell & @P14Murray Catherine 0’Leary & Kathryn Porter in such good form and to meet @AngusRobertson once again.
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We had a wonderful day in Faifley on Saturday at our first @RoyalSocEd funded Rock Art Workshop, where we discussed the future of Rock Art research and explored local evidence in the @ClydeValley_ARF area. Looking forward to the next two workshops in Kirkcudbright and Culloden!
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📢APPLY NOW: RSE Small Research Grants support research projects across all disciplines. With his award, Dr Dominoni at the @UofGlasgow explored how urban environments and diets impact Blue Tit fitness and reproduction: https://t.co/gNgB78Gbul 💸 £5K | 📅 12 months | ⏰ 9 April
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For those who missed my lecture Journalism in Today’s Wartime Europe at @RoyalSocEd last night here is video recording of the live stream.
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Scotland’s future will be built on innovation and expertise. It was a pleasure speaking with @RoyalSocEd fellows today – Scottish Labour knows a new direction means making the most of all Scotland’s talents and ideas.
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Professor Jamie Newbold, SRUC’s Provost & Deputy Principal, has been elected as a @RoyalSocEd (RSE) Fellow! Recognised for his work on the environmental impact of animal husbandry, Jamie joins an elite group of experts shaping the future. https://t.co/iMwIpsi3jn
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We’re thrilled to celebrate our CEO David Field on being named a Fellow of @RoyalSocEd 👏 David’s dedication to wildlife conservation and education is truly inspiring. In addition to leading RZSS, he serves as Vice Chair of @waza and spearheads numerous conservation projects 🐾
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📢APPLY NOW: RSE International Joint Projects enable overseas collaboration. @deborah_kinnear at @UofGlasgow worked with colleagues in Australia to improve cancer screening for people with intellectual disabilities: https://t.co/mPVCkpYVIR 💸 £12K | 📅 24 months | �� 9 April
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As incoming President of the @RoyalSocEd I’m delighted to see today’s announcement: many congratulations to our new FRSE colleagues!
New Fellows 2025 🎉 Today, the RSE welcomes an outstanding group of experts, innovators, and leaders into the Fellowship. Their contributions across science, arts, business, and public life will help drive positive change in Scotland and beyond. https://t.co/K5dA1ERSnW
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So many congratulations to YAS member Mehul Malik @bluephysicist for being welcomed into the @RoyalSocEd as a new Fellow today. A huge, but well-deserved honour! https://t.co/YWHaZm1VWU
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Congratulations to Academy Fellows Dr Asad Madni and Dr Fiona Rayment who have been elected to the Fellowship of @RoyalSocEd They are elected as part of its 2025 cohort of new Fellows, celebrating leading minds from across science, the arts, business, public life, and academia
New Fellows 2025 🎉 Today, the RSE welcomes an outstanding group of experts, innovators, and leaders into the Fellowship. Their contributions across science, arts, business, and public life will help drive positive change in Scotland and beyond. https://t.co/K5dA1ERSnW
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