Updated booklet about the Young Academies
“The World’s Young Academies” booklet has been updated by the GYA and published on the occasion of the Muscat Global Knowledge and Third ISC General Assembly. The first edition, published in October 2022, has proven to be a valuable source of information about the numerous young academies the world over, not just for fellow young academies but also for the established science academies and their worldwide networks. A big thank you to all young academies who again contributed details such as membership numbers or selection processes, leadership structure, or their current activities.
The 2025 edition can be found here.
International Conference on Science and Technology for Sustainability 2024
On 3 February 2025 from 04:00 – 08:30 (UTC), the International Conference on Science and Technology for Sustainability 2024 – Ecosystem for Sustainable Innovation: Toward Sustainable Science and Society in 2040 will take place in Japan and as a hybrid event. The conference is organized by the Science Council of Japan and planned by the Young Academy of Japan. You can find details and the link to register for online participation here.
GYA members and alumni publish Nature article exploring academic success in 121 countries
Researchers from the GYA Scientific Excellence working group (WG) have published the article Regional and institutional trends in assessment for academic promotion in the journal Nature examining the criteria used to measure success in academia. Having carried out a first truly global analysis examining 532 policies adopted by institutions or government agencies from 121 countries on the promotion to the post of (full) professor, the authors found that publication and citation metrics are not uncommon, but that mentoring, administrative responsibilities, as well as contributions to the field or scientific community frequently play a role.
NYA Nepal annual conference
In December 2024, the National Young Academy of Nepal (NaYAN) organized its 4th Annual Conference of NaYAN, which is their flagship event. This year, the conference focused on the theme “Strategic Pathways for Implementing Resilience Policies in LDCs Post-COP 29” and brought together experts, policymakers, researchers, and young minds to explore and address critical challenges in building resilience within Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Participants engaged with prominent experts and leaders in the field, gained insights into cutting-edge strategies and policies for resilience-building, connected with like-minded peers and professionals, and contributed their perspectives during interactive sessions.
GYA Co-Chair delivers opening remarks at GYA Asian Event
The GYA, in collaboration with the International Research Center for Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS), the WYSS Global π Community, and the China International Association for Science and Technology Cooperation, hosted the hybrid “2024 Global Young Academy Asian Event – Global π Roundtable” from 28 to 30 November in the Lucheng District of Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, where more than 15 GYA members attended. GYA Co-Chair Chandra Shekhar Sharma (Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India) provided opening remarks virtually.
German Young Academy podcast series
The working group on Internationalisation of the German Young Academy is continuing the academy’s podcast series on science and internationalisation with the title “wissen – handeln?” (Knowing – acting; in German only).
All episodes can be found here (German only).
German Young Academy Board Member receives ALLEA award
Viola Priesemann, Board Member of the German Young Academy, has been awarded ALLEA’s 2024 Madame de Staël Prize for European Values in recognition of her remarkable scientific achievements in the field of physics, her exceptional leadership, and her profound commitment to fostering a coordinated European response during the pandemic.