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The Royal Society of Edinburgh’s free festival of knowledge is back, from 2−15 September! In this celebration of extraordinary people discussing big ideas, challenge your perspectives, ask probing questions, and gain fresh insights. With a huge variety of activities, from menstrual health to true crime and dinosaurs to astronomy, there’s something for anyone curious. So, are you? Book now at www.rse.org.uk/curious

The countdown begins for the RSE's Curious festival of knowledge!💡 From the 02-15 September we bring together a range of leading thinkers and curious minds to gather, learn, discuss big ideas, ask questions, and explore diverse topics over two weeks of free events. Book now: https://lnkd.in/eZ39w6FD

There’s a growing need to integrate ethical literacy into the STEM curriculum to equip young people with the skills to navigate complex societal issues in a technology-driven world. ✏️ Empowering minds: Fostering ethical literacy in Scottish schools by Dr Fiona McNeill FRSE https://lnkd.in/eKCiXdZp

📢Calling lovers of the arts - we've got some Curious events for you! 🎻Meili Li & Dunedin Consort: an evening of baroque greats : https://lnkd.in/ewi_Eiij 👥Youth, boredom and (dis)connection: an exhibition by young Scots exploring their experiences: https://lnkd.in/eKH5cb4d 👓Pictures for two eyes: seeing the world differently: https://lnkd.in/efE8WxGi 🌞Analemma art: Illuminating science through sculpture: https://lnkd.in/edmjta4c 🔭Beyond the horizon: an exhibition exploring the night skies: https://lnkd.in/eCCmi8q3

Dr Bonnie Auyeung studies how factors during pregnancy affect child development and explores ways to help children with developmental challenges: https://lnkd.in/eKvSycXp

Welcome to the August 2024 edition of RSE in Focus! This month, we're eagerly counting down the days until Curious, the RSE's festival of knowledge. We're also celebrating many of the brilliant projects happening across our programmes and networks. Dive in to stay updated with the latest from Scotland’s National Academy!

The human cost of low productivity ⬇️ Professor Sayantan Ghosal, University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School, calls for a political agenda centred on national renewal: https://lnkd.in/ebNsUbHr

Invested in the health of Scotland? From brains to wombs and the public to the personal, engage with the experts across the diverse fields of health at this year's Curious festival! 🧠Blood flow and brain health Friday 6 September | 15:30 | Hybrid By 2039, over one million people in the UK will be living with dementia, so how can we influence policymakers, research funders, and the public to prioritise brain health? Row Fogo Centre for Research into Ageing and the Brain 👉https://lnkd.in/gPfMNqhs 💥Hormonal rebellion Friday 13 September | 17:30 | In-person Hormones are curious. They connect the biological and the social; they are involuntary, but we can influence them. They are key to essential physiological processes and imbued with layers of social meaning. Join this discussion to tell your own stories of hormonal rebellion. 👉https://lnkd.in/ebRv2t3J 🗣️Envisioning inclusive care Tuesday 10 September | 18:00 | In-person How can we effectively capture the views and opinions of under-represented communities on health services, social care, and ageing-related needs? What are the best strategies for health and care providers to engage these groups in discussions about ageing, health, and care? Heriot-Watt University 👉https://lnkd.in/e5eeX7bq 🧓Who gets to be 100? Tuesday 10 September | 18:30 | In-person Why do some people’s brains age better than others? Is it genetics or lifestyle choices? Discover the secrets to healthy brains. The University of Edinburgh 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePX9wrch

Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of the big questions on AI ethical literacy. Our panel features leaders in their field discussing how can we nurture responsible and ethical consumers of information in the digital age: 🔹 Dr Fiona McNeill, The University of Edinburgh 🔹 Zoe Lambourne, Childlight - Global Child Safety Institute 🔹 Angela Balakrishnan, Information Commissioner's Office 🔹 Jason Boxt, The RXN Group 📅 Thursday 22 August, 15:15-16:45 📍 The Scottish Parliament https://lnkd.in/e8V9yhA3

Behaviour or impact: how do we measure bullying? 📊 📝 Professor Ian Rivers FRSE https://lnkd.in/ehNzjr54