Royal Society of Edinburgh audio

Like the pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis emerges as yet another pressing challenge disproportionately affecting women.

This panel discussion reflects on the challenges of Scottish devolution and the relationship with the rest of the UK.

Eve Poole, Chief Executive of the RSE, is in conversation with one of the world’s best-known crime writers and creator of Edinburgh’s local Inspector Rebus. He shares stories using objects from his life as we explore the curious mind of Ian Rankin.

Listen to Damian Barr FRSE in conversation with Dr Eve Poole, Chief Executive of the RSE, discussing the important moments in his life.

Listen to a thought-provoking discussion chaired by Nick Fraser between Louisa Harvey, Dr Andy Kerr FRSE, and Joan Lawrie discussing how climate change continues to expose further inequalities within our society and their experience working together with local authorities and communities to enact solutions to tackle those challenges in an affordable, community-focused and sustainable way.

What currency might be used in an independent Scotland? Listen to Professor Sir John Kay FRSE review of the various possibilities for Scotland.

Professor Chris van der Kuyl FRSE brings together a panel of experts and young people to discuss the effects of digital communications over lockdown.

An illuminating and entertaining conversation between award-winning actor and comedian Janey Godley and Kirsty Wark FRSE, discussing the ways in which communication has become important during the pandemic.