The Royal Society

The Royal Society, formally known as The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge, is the United Kingdom’s national academy of sciences and one of the world’s oldest scientific societies, founded in 1660. Its mission is to promote excellence in science, support scientific research, and advance knowledge for the benefit of society. The Royal Society supports a wide range of activities, including fellowships, research grants, awards, scientific publications, and policy advice. It publishes prestigious journals like Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society and Proceedings of the Royal Society. The society also engages in public outreach, education programs, and international scientific collaborations, making it a central institution in the global scientific community. Its headquarters is in London, UK.