What’s on
The RSE inspires innovative thinking through a yearly programme of public engagement activity.
Bringing together the expertise of our Fellowship, we deliver creative, thought-provoking and high-quality public engagement activities to audiences throughout Scotland and beyond.
Upcoming events
HybridRead MoreThe Conversions of Christianity: RSE Gifford Seminar
An evening discussion that brings together expert voices to unpack questions surrounding belief, culture, and power that shaped Christianity’s expansion.
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An evening with the “Founder of Modern Geology”
A Greyfriars Kirkyard historical tour tracing the life, burial, and enduring legacy of James Hutton.
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Celebrating James Hutton’s lasting impact
Celebrate the legacy of one of the RSE’s founding Fellows at our full-day symposium covering the legacy and impact of James Hutton.
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Thinking like Hutton: Shaping the next 300 years
How can James Hutton’s approach to understanding Earth inform the decisions we make about its future today? Three hundred years on from the birth of James Hutton, how can his approach to understanding Earth inform the decisions we make about its future? Join renowned Professor Iain Stewart FRSE and expert panellists in this evening exploration […]
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High-value rural jobs and Scotland’s future
Reshaping and strengthening the narrative around rural Scotland’s economic potential and workforce development.
Past events
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Storytelling in the age of AI
An open conversation on how artificial intelligence is changing the way we read, write, learn, and translate.
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Music: The universal language?
Join us at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for an exploration of music as a language.
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From goths to gothicism: A word’s evolution
How has the term ‘goth’ evolved over time? From its origins as the name of an ancient people to becoming a literary phenomenon, hear about the evolution of the word.
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The case for modern languages
Is language learning still necessary? And is it worth the time and effort? Experts in modern languages and linguistics explore the enduring significance of language-learning today.
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Scotland’s BSL Act: Where are we now?
Ten years since Scotland passed its historic act, this event looks at what has been achieved and how far we have to go.
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Scottish elections 2026: How Scotland can get change right
A conversation on Scotland’s upcoming election and how the new Parliament can build a future where everyone can thrive. As Scotland approaches the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, public confidence in politics is declining, all while Scotland faces persistent low productivity, health inequalities, pressures on public services, misinformation and lack of transparency about immigration, a housing […]
