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Lecture Reviews

What has happened to the democratic intellect? The neglect of knowledge in Scottish educational policy – Professor Lindsay Paterson

Published: 14th March 2025

The quality of Scottish school education is “not what we’d want it to be.” Also, “The quality of the analysis of the Scottish educational system is abysmal.” Attainment levels in our schools at all levels are falling

Society News

The 223rd AGM

Published: 25th February 2025

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The 223rd Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held on Wednesday 19 March 2025 at […]

Lecture Reviews

Natural Justice – Professor Lorna Dawson

Published: 20th February 2025

“I have to travel to places where horrible things happen,” said Professor Lorna Dawson. She then took us to some of those places. The journey was an intriguing, moving and occasionally chilling exploration of forensic soil science. Engagingly and clearly, she dished the dirt on elusive killers.

Our History

The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow was founded in 1802 “to aid the study, diffusion, and advancement of the arts and sciences with their applications”.

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Membership brings free access to all talks as well as other benefits. After each talk you can meet the lecturer and other society members over a glass of wine.

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