What we do
Programmes of work
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Advising policy makers
The Society actively works to ensure that decision making, political debate and parliamentary…
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Industry engagement
The goal of the Royal Society’s Science and Industry programme is to bring awareness,…
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International work
Science is international and collaborative. The Royal Society helps to develop partnerships…
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Collections
Explore the history of science through our rare and intriguing collection of books, archives,…
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Public engagement
We are passionate about ensuring public engagement – the many ways that researchers share their…
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Recognising excellence
A tenet of the Royal Society’s founding Charters of the 1660’s is to recognise, promote and…
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Schools engagement
The Society advocates for an excellent education system for all through its policy programme.
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Supporting researchers
Grant giving is the primary means by which the Society supports outstanding science and…
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Science and the law
This programme brings together scientists and members of the judiciary to discuss and debate key…
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The UK Young Academy
The Royal Society is a partner academy of the first UK-wide national Young Academy - a network of…