The Royal Society

is the independent scientific academy of the UK and the Commonwealth dedicated to promoting excellence in science.

The Society plays an influential role in national and international science policy and supports developments in science engineering and technology in a wide range of ways.

Science in the News - Friday 9 May 2008
9 May 2008

British great tits have proved themselves to be far more adaptable to climate change than their counterparts in the Netherlands, according to a study.

Great ape diseases are threat to humans
30 Apr 2008

Humans may be more vulnerable to catching diseases from great apes –chimpanzees and gorillas – as these species are the closest relatives to us, says research published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, today (Wednesday 30 April 2008).

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Call for 2010 Discussion Meeting proposals

To celebrate its 350th Anniversary Year in 2010, the Royal Society is seeking meeting proposals in all areas of science, engineering and technology that address global issues and map the future of the area over the next 20-30 years.

Local Heroes Grant

As part of our anniversary programme small grants are provided for museums and galleries across the country to celebrate their own scientific local hero.
For more information, please visit Local Heroes

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China and the Royal Society

Visit our current exhibition, exploring links between Chinese and UK science, past and present

2008 Royal Society Prizes for Science Books

The Royal Society is accepting entries from publishers for the Royal Society Prizes for Science Books 2008, which will celebrate the best popular science books for adults and young people published in 2007.

Science and Media Training Courses

The Royal Society recognises the increasing importance of providing training to all scientists to ensure they are equipped with the skills needed to communicate with a variety of audiences, whether it be students and scientists from other disciplines, or the media and mass public.

Enterprise Fund

Royal Society launches its Enterprise Fund which will provide early stage equity funding for innovative new businesses emerging from the science base.
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Is global warming a swindle?

The Royal Society has produced an overview of the current state of scientific understanding of climate change to help non-experts better understand this complex area of science.