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Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
🚨 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/e/disordere…
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
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
insider.co.uk/news/support-m…
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
👑 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.
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
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.
➡️ rse.org.uk/sustainable-scree…
ALT "The RSE award enabled us to establish Sustainable Screens Scotland, a network of academics and stakeholders working within Scotland's film, television, music and festival industries, promoting the transition towards net zero." Dr Inge Sørensen, University of Glasgow RSE Reseaarch Network Grant awardee RSE Logo and photo of Dr Inge Sørensen, by Robert Perry.
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
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: bit.ly/4j0yduG
ALT A selection of photos from the Rock Art Workshops in Faifley and Kirkcudbright © ScARF
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
'It’s like a cancer': David Pratt warns of global danger to press freedoms. This was part of my recent @RoyalSocEd European lecture. 👇
thenational.scot/news/250982…
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
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.
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
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.
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
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!
ALT Five people crouch and sit on a large moss-covered stone to take a closer look at the rock art evidence.
ALT Participants of the rock art workshop listening to Helen Spencer give an introductory talk in the Faifley Parish Church, a round church building with wooden benches and wood panelled ceiling.
ALT Participants of the workshop gather in a wooded area, with felled trees, to explore the Auchnacraig stones.
ALT Four people discuss the rock art found on the stones at Auchnacraig woodland park during the fieldtrip. They are standing behind a large stone and amongst trees in the woods.
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
For those who missed my lecture Journalism in Today’s Wartime Europe at @RoyalSocEd last night here is video recording of the live stream. m.youtube.com/watch?v=k_VlOR…
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
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.
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
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.
buff.ly/InqF5vJ
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
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 🐾
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
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.
rse.org.uk/hubble-telescope-…
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
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! youngacademyofscotland.org.u…
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
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.
rse.org.uk/hubble-telescope-…
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
At an @RoyalSocEd discussion on pandemic preparedness, which included @profadmorris, @PaulJ_PHS, @DrGregorSmith, and @UofGRegiusAnna, Health Secretary @neilcgray, highlighted the Standing Committee on Pandemic Preparedness’ final report and the progress on its recommendations.
ALT Health Secretary Neil Gray standing behind podium marked RSE, speaks to the audience at the pandemic event.
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
This is James Watt's personal membership token of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Watt, one of the most influential figures of the Industrial Revolution, was made a fellow of the @RoyalSocEd in 1784, a year after its founding. The token is now in the Hunterian collection.
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
Honoured to be asked to deliver the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s @RoyalSocEd MacCormick European Lecture - details about venue, times, in person and livestream tickets tickets here-rse.org.uk/event/journalism-…
Royal Society of Edinburgh retweeted
Tonight the IOP Scotland team is in the @ScotParl with Learned Societies Group for #STEM Education colleagues promoting our report on ethical literacy in an #AI-powered future. Profound issues being considered: critical thinking and integrity are crucial for the next generation.
