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The RSE is recruiting a Senior Public Affairs Officer 🗳️

Through the expertise of our Fellowship and the work of our staff, the RSE brings together knowledge, ideas, and people to help address the most important issues facing Scotland and the wider world.

This role sits at the heart of the RSE's innovation and impact. You'll build relationships across parliament, government, and the wider policy community, monitor political developments, prepare compelling briefings, and identify opportunities for evidence and expertise to inform policy discussions and public debate.

We'd love to hear from someone who enjoys making connections, keeps an eye on what is happening in the policy world, and isn't afraid to pick up the phone and start a conversation.

⚖️ Full-time (35 hours/week)
📍 Edinburgh (hybrid)
💷 £41,836 per annum
📅 Closing date Thursday 29 October, 23:59 by @royalsoced

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240 (ish) years across four centuries of making knowledge useful - here are some of the notable moments by @royalsoced

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5 days ago

Research internship opportunity

The RSE is looking for an intern to help build a clearer picture of how Scottish higher education institutions are working with partners across China.

📍 Remote, with some in-person days in Edinburgh
📅 Apply by Friday 30 October, 17:00 (GMT)

This project will map recent and ongoing collaborations between Scotland's higher education institutions and China, helping to inform the work of the RSE Asia-Pacific Working Group and to shape future international activity.

In this role, you'll:
🔹 Conduct a systematic review of collaborative activity across Scottish HEIs
🔹 Network with RSE Fellows and academics across Scotland and China
🔹 Produce a detailed report and directory of ongoing partnerships and initiatives
🔹 Present your findings to the RSE International Committee

If you are interested in international research collaboration, enjoy research and analysis, and have knowledge of or connections to China, we'd love to hear from you. by @royalsoced

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We had a wonderful time at our AGM, which we held at @samsmarinescience!

This event was the first opportunity for our new cohort of members to come together in person. It was a joy to finally meet them all, especially after reading their inspiring and impressive membership applications.

As part of our 2-day meeting, SAMS told us about the vital work they’re doing to generate and promote knowledge about Scotland’s marine environment and communities. Thank you so much to the many SAMS researchers who gave their time to talk to us.

Importantly, the AGM was an opportunity to hear updates from the YAS members leading our ongoing projects, and pitches for new project ideas. We can’t wait to see some of these incredible ideas come to life.

Photo by @paperfoxphoto by @royalsoced

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Shifting public sector practice toward preventative spending

On behalf of the RSE, Professor Jim Gallagher FRSE, presented oral evidence to the Finance and Public Administration Committee, based on the RSE's submission to their inquiry, "Pre-budget scrutiny 2027-28: the affordability and sustainability of Scotland’s tax and spending plans". by @royalsoced

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Join us at the RSE or online for this year's Autumn Gifford Seminar with esteemed historian of science, Professor Stephen Shapin.

Together, with questions from other expert panellists and the audience, we’ll dive deeper into the relationship between food, society, and ethics.

Book for free on our website.

🎟️ rse.org.uk/whats-on by @royalsoced

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12 days ago

Do schools feel comfortable talking about politics in Scotland? And what does that tell us about young people's place in our democracy?

📹 From this year's Curious festival at the RSE. Find the full conversation on our YouTube channel. by @royalsoced

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15 days ago

We've not long wrapped up this year's Curious festival, but the numbers are in already. 👀 🔍

Over 4,000 total tickets sold across 40 events, and an empty merch stand by the end.

You've made this year's festival of knowledge our biggest yet! Thank you to everyone who came back to enjoy another Curious, and to the many new faces who joined us for the first time.

While Curious is the RSE's flagship festival of events, our free events don't stop there. Throughout the year, you can join RSE events in-person or online. The best way to stay in the know is via our events newsletter. Subscribe below, and we'll see you again soon. ✉️

👉 https://rse.org.uk/subscribe/ by @royalsoced

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Love people, events, and making things run smoothly? We might have the role for you: https://rse.org.uk/venue-host-front-of-house-vacancy/ by @royalsoced

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17 days ago

Social prescribing can support people to live better and strengthen communities across Scotland. The RSE’s report, in partnership with Voluntary Health Scotland, explores the barriers facing social prescribing in Scotland and opportunities for improvement.

The report calls for:
💰 Sustainable long-term funding
🔢 Better data sharing and guidance for evaluation
⚖️ A proportionate approach that prioritises reaching those with the greatest need by @royalsoced

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19 days ago

Women in recovery from complex trauma and substance use are among the most vulnerable in society. Their identity can often be distorted or disrupted, and rebuilding a positive sense of self is crucial to a successful recovery journey.

Awarded an RSE Small Research Grant, Dr Chris Lim, design academic and researcher at @djcad_uod, together with Dr Susan Levy, senior lecturer in education, community social work at the @dundeeuni, collaborated with Stephanie Graham, jeweller and educator at @dundeecommunitycraft, to take forward their project: Exploring the well-being and continued care and support of marginalised and vulnerable women through creative practice.

Read more about their research - 🔗 in bio under 'news'

RSE Small Research Grants and the Society's other research funding awards will be open for applications from 2 September to 21 October 2026. Apply via the RSE website.

📸 @misslydiaphoto by @royalsoced

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Yesterday, we welcomed Irish President, Catherine Connolly to the RSE Fellowship.

Catherine Connolly has been made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, the highest honour it can bestow.

She said: “It is a privilege to receive this Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Society of Edinburgh and to have the opportunity of meeting with some of those working in such a wide range of disciplines for the public good.

“I particularly welcome the work that is being undertaken between researchers in Ireland and Scotland which will help inform public policy in both countries.”

Following President Connolly’s formal acceptance of her Honorary Fellowship, Professor Jemina Napier and Lucy Clark presented their research into domestic abuse of deaf women – one of the research projects that was a direct result of the Ireland-Scotland Bilateral Partnership. A roundtable discussion about deepening links and renewing the partnership then followed.

Welcome to the Fellowship, President Connolly. 🇮🇪 by @royalsoced

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