The GYA is excited to share that the Global State of Young Scientist (GloSYS) Africa Main Report has been published. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the experiences and challenges faced by Early-Career Researchers (ECRs) in Africa, with an…
In September, the GYA’s Science Leadership Programme in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC-SLP) launched the Leticia Declaration, a key milestone in strengthening the connection between science, society, and government in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Declaration of Leticia…
The Global Young Academy stands in solidarity with everyone affected by the devastating impact of war. When it comes to scientists and researchers, which the GYA represents, we recognise their particular needs in war-torn regions and call for immediate action…
Global Young Academy members Peter Gan Kim Soon (Ministry of Health Malaysia, Malaysia) and Thao Thi Phuong Nguyen (Hanoi Medical University, Vietnam) participated in the first Science Diplomacy Workshop for Early-to-Mid Career Researchers in ASEAN Plus Three. The workshop was…
The COVID-19 pandemic vividly illustrated that enough has been said but little is being done about increasing antimicrobial resistance. Thus, members of the Global Health working group, led by Karen Cloete (University of South Africa) and Pradeep Kumar (WITS University,…
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…
GYA member Encieh Erfani (Mainz University, Germany) participated in the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (Physics). The meeting brought together around 40 Nobel Laureates and 600 young scientists from all over the world, and included networking opportunities, lectures from Nobel…
2024 European Young Academies meeting Young Academies from all over Europe met in Berlin, Germany, in May 2024. The meeting, organized and hosted by the German Junge Akademie, and co-hosted by the GYA, brought together representatives from 22 Young Academies…
In 2023 the GYA, the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the International Science Council (ISC) released the report “The Future of Research Evaluation: A Synthesis of Current Debates and Developments”. Building on this, the GYA further cooperated with the IAP and…
The GYA 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and International Conference of Young Scientists “Transformative and Inclusive Science for a Sustainable Future” took place from 7-10 May in Washington, D.C., United States. Over 145 members, alumni and external partners of the…
Young Academies from all over Europe met in Berlin, Germany, on 21-23 May 2024. The meeting, organised and hosted by the German Junge Akademie, and co-hosted by the GYA, brought together representatives from 22 young academies and 2 young academy…
Providing personal and professional insights into young researchers’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, the narrative book “COVID-19 Pandemic Up Close” was launched in May at the GYA’s 2024 Annual General Meeting in Washington D.C. and at the 2024 European Network…