The Royal Society of Edinburgh and NCUB hosted a webinar to examine what the next Scottish Government’s agenda could mean for university-business collaboration, investment in R&D and skills, and long‑term economic competitiveness.
What the webinar explored
- The headline policy commitments emerging from the election campaign and their implications for collaboration.
- How potential shifts in funding, regulation, and skills policy could affect joint projects, innovation pipelines, and regional economic development.
- Opportunities for universities and businesses to shape the post‑election agenda and advocate for partnership‑driven growth.
- Practical considerations for planning in a period of political and financial uncertainty.
Speakers
- Andrew Mackenzie, Director of Strategic Networks, NCUB
- Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, President, RSE
- Dr Janet Brown, Vice President Education, RSE
- Dr Poonam Malik, Vice President Economy and Enterprise, RSE
This event offered a timely, evidence‑led space for leaders across higher education and industry to understand what is changing, what it means for their organisations, and how collaboration can remain resilient and strategic in the next phase of Scottish policymaking.