Category: Past Events

  Ruth Davidson MSP, Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, delivered the final speech of our series with the title, “A Union Revived”. Ms Davidson used her lecture to argue that the referendum debate provided an opportunity for Scots, and also those living…

The fourth lecture in our series started off by Mr Rennie stating that we probably all agreed on the third part of his title. And that he would argue that the first two, although of course more controversial, were crucial to safeguard it. At several…

The third ‘Politicians and the Professionals’ seminar saw Scottish Green Party leader, Patrick Harvie, speak of the opportunity independence could provide “to pursue a different economic model” which “prioritises equality and sustainability and supports small business and social enterprise”. Acknowledging his party and supporters do…

  This week saw the second of the Young Academy of Scotland’s series of events in conjunction with the David Hume Institute, on Scottish Constitutional Change. Johann Lamont MSP, leader of the Scottish Labour Party, perhaps in response to accusations of too much negativity in…

On 15th January 2014 the Deputy First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, gave a positive and clear exposition of her unwavering support for Scottish Independence in her “Choice Between Two Futures” speech – but it could have been that very unwavering positivity which knocked the edge…

Members Only The next Plenary meeting of the Young Academy will take place at the RSE on Thursday 12th December.  The events at the RSE will be followed by a Civic Reception at the Edinburgh City Chambers at which RSE Fellows and Friends of the…

The annual two day business meeting of the Young Academy of Scotland will be taking place on the 29th and 30th of August this year, kindly hosted by Stirling University. In addition to AGM business, the first day will focus on the theme of International…

Addressing Hate and Violence: The Scottish Experience of Communities & Complexity. This workshop seeks to explore what can be done to garner the support of ever-larger and diverse groups and communities in the efforts to prevent violence, build stronger, more enduring social relationships and, ultimately,…

The next YAS plenary will be held on June 18th 2013 at Glasgow Caledonian University. This meeting will feature a Question Time style panel debate, organised by the Health and Wellbeing Working Group, on “The Challenges Of and Opportunities For Interdisciplinary Research on Health Inequalities”…