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…
Walking through academia as an LGBTQAINB+ individual is a unique dance of balancing identity and intellect, where each step is both delicate and deliberate. While academia projects itself as a sphere of inclusive and progressive thinking, the echoes of societal…
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,…
Guest author Harish Ramadas, a researcher at GRAIL in Menlo Park, California, United States, develops machine learning algorithms to detect cancer at an early stage. I grew up in the posh southern tip of the city of Mumbai, India, as…
Throughout my journey in academia and research, I’ve discovered that our experiences are significantly shaped by the social constructs of time. As a researcher specializing in time use, my academic journey has been interwoven with a parallel pursuit – advocating…
GYA Co-Chair Priscilla Kolibea Mante, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana I was Born in Accra, Ghana, to parents who were both teachers. Nonetheless, I hated going to school. My maternal grandmother always had to bribe me with…