What we do
Programmes of work

Advising policy makers
The Society actively works to ensure that decision making, political debate and parliamentary…

Industry engagement
The goal of the Royal Society’s Science and Industry programme is to bring awareness,…

International work
Science is international and collaborative. The Royal Society helps to develop partnerships…

Collections
Explore the history of science through our rare and intriguing collection of books, archives,…

Public engagement
We are passionate about ensuring public engagement – the many ways that researchers share their…

Recognising excellence
A tenet of the Royal Society’s founding Charters of the 1660’s is to recognise, promote and…

Schools engagement
The Society advocates for an excellent education system for all through its policy programme.

Supporting researchers
Grant giving is the primary means by which the Society supports outstanding science and…

Science and the law
This programme brings together scientists and members of the judiciary to discuss and debate key…

The UK Young Academy
The Royal Society is a partner academy of the first UK-wide national Young Academy - a network of…