Science and research

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.

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

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%.

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).