Why has productivity slowed in Scotland? 📉

Internationally acclaimed economist Bart van Ark, The Productivity Institute shares pro-productivity policies fit for purpose. With insights from the panel Anton Muscatelli, Kate Forbes MSP, Michael Marra MSP and Maggie Chapman MSP.

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Congratulations to RSE Fellows Sir Ian Diamond and Professor Paul Mealor on becoming Fellows of Learned Society of Wales today. This is a marvellous recognition alongside leading figures that collectively contribute to a thriving nation. 🥂🪩🎉

✨We are delighted to announce the 12 recipients of our new 'Healthy Planet, Healthy People': Community-led research award, supported by the Williamson Trust.✨

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The time to act is now! 🌎

Join us for a timely discussion on food security at the upcoming Peter Wilson event with the Scottish Consortium for Rural Research SCRR

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🎶 Calling all admirers of poetry and music!📜

Join us as we celebrate the remarkable legacy of poet and songwriter Robert Tannahill with Professor Fred Freeman, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, in an evening of musical exploration.

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🔴💻We're live - tune in to watch out panel discussing the future of Scotland's libraries from National Library of Scotland

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🗣️Dr Éadaoín Lynch Scottish Book Trust Amina Shah Sean McNamara CILIPScotland

By 2050, the world must feed over two billion more people. So how can we achieve it? The annual Peter Wilson lecture with Royal Society of Edinburgh brings together experts to address the pivotal questions, obstacles, & solutions to this complex issue.

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🎖️ The RSE DAME MURIEL SPARK MEDAL has been awarded to Deval Desai, Reader in International Economic Law Edinburgh Law School & Young Academy of Scotland member for his leadership in pushing forward the horizons of scholarship that builds on Global South experiences. 👏

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🌳 Join us at V&A Dundee for 'drawing from nature: how Scotland’s landscape shapes design' and explore the innovative ways designers are influenced by our breathtaking landscapes.

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🎖️ The RSE SIR WALTER SCOTT MEDAL has been awarded to Dr Iain Gordon Brown FSA FRSE for his contributions to the National Library of Scotland; a national institution that supports academic #research in vital ways.👏

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🎖️ The 2024 RSE LORD KELVIN MEDAL has been awarded to Professor Marian Scott, UofG Maths and Stats, University of Glasgow for her ground-breaking statistical research which has transformed the application of statistical methods across numerous disciplines. 👏

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“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Professor Peter Higgs, whose remarkable contributions to science have left an indelible mark on our understanding of the universe.' Reflecting on Higgs' enduring legacy, RSE President Sir John Ball pays tribute:

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Congratulations Professor @DonnaHeddleon being elected to Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellowship in recognition of outstanding contribution to research and advocacy! Donna, who is based in Orkney, leads UHI Institute for Northern Studies and is the first woman from UHI to be elected: bit.ly/43UPf7z

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I moved to Scotland in 2013, having only ever visited a few times.
The support I've gotten since from everyone The University of Edinburgh & School of GeoSciences @ University of Edinburgh has been tremendous.
And now, truly I feel it the greatest honour of my career to join the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Thank you all!!!

Congratulations to broadcaster and journalist Sally Magnusson, who has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh for her charity work and her own dementia charity Playlist for Life.

Such an honour to be joining Royal Society of Edinburgh as a new Fellow with this incredible group of people! Very grateful to be joining so many fabulous minds, thankful to all who supported me in this & who value the work we are doing at V&A Dundee to champion creativity, design & culture ✨

By 2050, the world must feed over two billion more people. So how can we achieve it?

The annual Peter Wilson lecture with SCRR brings together experts to address the pivotal questions, obstacles, & solutions to this complex issue.

Book: rse.org.uk/whats-on/event…

So pleased to be elected as a fellow of Royal Society of Edinburgh. It's a lovely honour.

Special thanks to my team Climate Change Committee for their support (and especially for the insights they've provided on Scotland's climate progress).
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Congratulations to the nine UofG academics who have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 👏

Nominated for their individual excellence in a wide range of fields they are joining 1,800 current Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

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Congratulations to Professor Sarah Coulthurst Sarah Coulthurst who has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Royal Society of Edinburgh in recognition of their impact in improving the world around them.

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