Trust in (Young) Scientists organize science communication webinar
On 11 December, the GYA working group Trust in (Young) Scientists offered a two-hour webinar on “Science communication through blogs and video blogs”, organised by the group’s co-lead Lisa Herzog (Netherlands). GYA members and alumni, as well as members from a number of National Young Academies participated. The instructors, Tobias Maier and Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim, started […]
Swiss Young Academy founded
Before the year 2019 closed, the Swiss Young Academy was officially established, with support from the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences. This support provides young academics in Switzerland with the opportunity to call attention to their particular concerns. The idea to form a young academy in Switzerland has been the subject of exploration since […]
GYA and Young Academies play crucial roles at the World Science Forum 2019
The 2019 World Science Forum (WSF) brought together over one thousand scientists and scholars, policymakers, society, industry and science communicators to discuss ‘Science, Ethics and Responsibility’ in Budapest, Hungary from 20-23 November 2019. At least one early- to mid-career researcher spoke on each of the five plenary sessions at the Forum. The high rate of […]
Science leadership workshop at World Science Forum 2019
Leading up to the 2019 World Science Forum on the topic of Science, Ethics and Responsibility in Budapest, Hungary, 43 young scientists and scholars from 23 countries participated in a 1.5 day science leadership workshop, co-organized by the Global Young Academy (GYA), the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. The workshop, facilitated […]
Young scientists in plenary sessions at World Science Forum 2019
The 2019 World Science Forum (WSF), with a focus on ‘Science, Ethics and Responsibility’, will celebrate 20 years of science diplomacy. The meeting brings together thousands of scientists and scholars with policymakers, society, industry and science communicators. Plenary speakers nominated by young scientist consortium This year, at least one early to mid-career researcher has been […]
New GYA Incubator & new working group projects
For the 2019-2020 funding period, GYA members will continue to be active in 18 working groups within the three GYA Themes of Science & Society, Research Environment, and Science Education and Outreach. The Incubators on Citizen Science for the 2030 SDG Agenda and the GYA Rainbow group continue their work. A third Incubator on Industry […]