Effective communication is essential for translating complex scientific concepts into accessible knowledge. Recognizing this, the Science and Education for Youth and the Women in Science working groups (WGs) hosted a two-day online symposium entitled “Communication Skills and Science Communication symposium”…
Editor’s note: The following speech was delivered by immediate past Co-Chair Priscilla Kolibea Mante (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana) during the World Science Forum 2024 in Budapest, Hungary, during the Parliamentary Session on the closing day. “Dear…
The Fifth Global Conference on Strengthening Synergies between the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Fifth Global Climate and SDG Synergy Conference) took place in September 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event brought together representatives…
Since joining the Global Young Academy (GYA), my experience has been a testament to the profound impact that membership in this vibrant community can have on a young scientist’s career. Let me stress that this article about some of the…
Download A GYA Outlook on 2024 Scientific and Social Trends. As part of the Network of Scientific Institutions within the United Nations Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board, the GYA holds a significant role in contributing to discussions on emerging scientific and…
In these challenging times, we find ourselves immersed in the profound pain and sorrow experienced by some of our esteemed members and alumni. Unspeakable acts of terror and atrocities have cast a shadow over their lives and communities, leaving some…
As a young scientific community from diverse regions of the globe, under the flagship of the Global Young Academy (GYA), we recognize that much of our richness lies in cultural diversity and that effective communication is the cornerstone of our…
In a world incessantly racing against time, scientists often find themselves caught in the whirlwind, their lives oscillating between cutting-edge research and a ticking clock. Time poverty, the incessant pressure and scarcity of time, binds many, turning the quest for…
The GYA’s Time Poverty in Science incubator‘s mission is to create an essential platform for GYA members and their colleagues to shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked issue of time poverty within the scientific community. It’s a space dedicated to…
The global community is halfway to the deadline set for achieving the 2030 Agenda and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). However, slow progress to date calls for accelerated action to meet the targets by 2030 and for…
In the realm of scientific research, leadership skills often take a backseat to technical training. We often forget that soft skills are necessary to increase the reach and impact of science. Recognizing this gap, the Science Leadership Latin America and…
By Amarjargal Dagvadorj (Breathe Mongolia- Clean Air Coalition, Mongolia) and Muhammad Qasim (Cytotech, New Zealand) The 2023 International Young Scientists Forum on Ecology and Resource Sustainable Development of Silk Road, held in Xinjiang, China, featured contributions from several GYA members,…