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Welcome to the Royal Society

We are the independent scientific academy of the UK, dedicated to promoting excellence in science for the benefit of humanity.

Our mission
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Science under threat

The Royal Society is defined by the principles of open, transparent, decision making based on scientific evidence. The freedom of researchers to follow the scientific evidence is a key pillar of progress and where it is threatened, we put at risk the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity.

Summer Science 2025

Summer Science Exhibition 2025

Discover this year's exhibits and sign up to hear first about priority booking.

Adrian Smith

DSIT allocations for 2025/26

Sir Adrian Smith responds to settlement for science amid tough economic conditions.

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Women in STEM

First female Fellows of the Royal Society commemorated in new documentaries.

Earth

Climate change

Read the Royal Society's position on climate change.

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Royal Society statement

Fellows unite in need to stand up for science in face of growing threats.

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Science diplomacy in an era of disruption

AAAS and the Royal Society have published a new report on science diplomacy.

Key work on climate change

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Climate change: evidence and causes

04 March 2020

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Climate change: science and solutions

19 May 2021

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Reversing biodiversity loss

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Biodiversity and climate change: interlinkages and policy options

11 October 2021

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Multifunctional landscapes

01 February 2023

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