Science and research

Guidance for laboratories and research facilities, including those on university campuses, on safer working during the coronavirus pandemic.

Consultation on a draft strategy for the next cycle of research on the environment, natural resources and agriculture which starts in 2022. 

Consultation on a draft new air quality strategy for Scotland, taking into account the recommendations arising from the independent review of the Cleaner Air for Scotland strategy.

Partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) for the draft new air quality strategy for Scotland.

Our islands face particular challenges around distance, geography, connectivity and demography, so it is important that policy makers consider these properly. The consultation on the guidance will help ensure that islands receive fair treatment tailored to their unique circumstances.

New fund to help education recovery from COVID-19.

New Fund to focus on economic, social recovery from COVID-19.

A report on how the life science sector in Scotland is supporting the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Extra £2m to mitigate the impact of  COVID-19.

One-off Government payment to help mitigate financial effects of COVID-19.

More than 50 Scottish studies to tackle virus and its impact.

Laboratories providing scientific equipment and expertise.

Scottish panel of scientists established to provide extra analysis.

Inspiring people of all ages to upskill and tackle the global climate emergency.

Innovative plant will manufacture Airbus components.

2018 landings amongst highest on record.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Science leaders together for the first time at Ministerial summit.

Science leaders together for the first time at Ministerial summit.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland

Our latest understanding of what Brexit would mean for Scotland's further and higher education sectors, and what we as a responsible government are doing to mitigate these risks.

Total funding for Science Centres tops £10 million.

Second equality impact assessment (EQIA) of STEM bursary summarises how decision makers balanced the aim of the bursary against the potential adverse impacts of the policy on groups with protected characteristics.

Details of the eligibility criteria for the STEM teacher education bursary.

Home Economics included for first time.

Overview of progress in the first year of the five year STEM Strategy for Education and Training in Scotland.

Major new report highlights global impact of Scottish research.

Statistics show record business investment in research and development.

Collaborative project delivers fresh water and sanitation for 206 pupils.

Our latest analysis of the implications for Scotland’s science and research if the UK exits the European Union.

£1.5 million to enhance vessel monitoring and reporting.

Professor Andrew Millar appointed.

The EQIA summarises how decision makers balanced the aim of the STEM bursaries against the potential adverse impacts of the policy on groups with protected characteristics.

£2.6 million for science centres as visitor numbers continue to grow.

New research to mark the beginning of MND Awareness Week.

FM announces £1.9m for ‘world-leading’ gene therapy research project.

Project to protect wild Atlantic salmon.

Recipients of MND research fund announced.

Economic expansion at centre of spending plans.

Investing in the NHS, protecting low earners, backing Scotland’s economy.

STEM strategy published.

A new teacher bursary for career changers.

Scotland-wide celebration of maths.

Report highlighting environment and rural economy research outputs, and resulting impact, funded through the programme.

Assessment of the economic impacts generated by the Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division's research programme.

English and Home Economics subjects to be targeted.

Funding for science festivals and interactive exhibition.

Letter to UK Government on future relationship of UK with Euratom. 

Next steps on deposit return scheme.

Actions to improve practices and protect the environment.

Monitoring of Marine Protected Areas.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

New proposals to reduce emissions by 90%.

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

International symposium on wildlife forensic science.

Extra measures to protect Scotland’s birds of prey.

Loch Carron flame shell beds designated as Marine Protected Area.

$125m transatlantic health tech investment fund launches.

Higher education research spend tops UK rankings.

26% drop in recorded bird of prey offences during 2016.

New specialist group will shape Scottish Government strategy.

An analysis of responses to the consultation on the draft science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) strategy.

Pioneering technology to power almost 60,000 homes.

Preliminary figures for 2016 released.

Nagasaki University confirms intention to extend partnerships with Scotland.

New recruitment campaign targets science, technology, engineering and maths.

Ministers examine impact on workforce and clinical research

State-of-the-art Aberdeen centre opening highlights EU benefits.

Higher Education Minister welcomes HESA statistics.

Science Minister meets winners of Higgs Prize for Physics.

Malawi and Glasgow healthcare project addresses shared global challenges.

3D scans of Forth Bridges to power educational games and learning.

Science Minister highlights study choices.

Science Minister highlights study choices.

A report highlighting research funded though the Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services (RESAS) division.

Scottish Government sets out vision for the future of STEM.

A consultation on a draft Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) education and training strategy for Scotland.

Scottish Government sets out vision for the future of STEM.

Scotland at forefront of global genomics initiative.

Final report of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education Committee (STEMEC).