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Trading places: new MPs, civil servants, and scientists swap roles for Royal Society Pairing Scheme 2025

30 UK scientists swap places with politicians and civil servants for four days, exploring the world of politics as part of the annual Royal Society Pairing Scheme. ...

21 March 2025

UK Young Academy appoints 42 new emerging leaders

42 emerging leaders from across the UK have been named as the newest members of the UK Young Academy – an interdisciplinary network of early-career professionals and researchers working together...

19 March 2025

Science of red-bottomed baboons and iridescent peacocks wins Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize

‘Can You Get Rainbows in Space?’ by Dr Sheila Kanani MBE has been revealed as the winner of the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize 2024. ...

11 March 2025
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