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YAS and the UK Young Academy (UKYA) members came together for the first time at an event at the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Held as part of the Royal Society’s Creating Connections conference, this meeting aimed to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among members of…

The event on 17 May saw Mark Beaumont BEM FRSE give a keynote address on the differences between one’s self-perception and their public image.  Speaking on his visit to the event, Mark said: “It’s a pleasure to speak with members of the Young Academy of…

Scotland’s tertiary education sector must adapt to better meet the needs of learners and society at large, according to a new report by The Royal Society of Edinburgh and YAS. The Tertiary Education Futures report indicates that with the evolution of new technology, leadership styles…

Coastal Knowledge Podcast 9 Find out about how artists are expressing their feelings and views about climate change on the coast. In this episode we talk to Inge Paneels, Holly Veselka and Michael Begg about art and climate change on Shetland, in Texas and in…

Our senior academy, The Royal Society of Edinburgh, has today announced 91 newly-elected Fellows.  They will be joining the RSE’s current Fellowship, which comprises 1,800 people who are recognised as being some of the greatest thinkers, researchers and practitioners in their field working in or…

On the industrial dispute between higher education trade unions and UCEA/UUK regarding pay, equity, contracts, working conditions, and pensions. The Young Academy of Scotland (YAS) is a group of young professionals from academia, business, the public sector, and third sector established by the Royal Society…

Sir John Peebles Arbuthnott PPRSE FRCPSG FMedSci FRCPath has passed away at the age of 83. A microbiologist by training and highly respected as an authority in his field, he became Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Strathclyde from 1991–2000. Sir John was elected…

Coastal Knowledge Podcast 8 Find out about movements and changes to coastal wildlife along the Scottish coast. In this episode we talk to Marijke Leith, Suzanne McIntyre and Mark Williams from Nature Scot about changes to wildlife and bird life on the National Nature Reserves…

Our senior academy, the Royal Society of Edinburgh, is a partner academy of the newly launched UK Young Academy, a UK-wide network of early career researchers and professionals who will collaborate to tackle important issues in society. The UK Young Academy was the 50th to…