UK Young Academy

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UK Young Academy
AbbreviationUKYA
FormationJune 2022;2 years ago (2022-06)
TypeAcademy of Sciences
Headquartersc/o The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, St. James's, London SW1Y 5AG
Location
Region
United Kingdom
FieldsInterdisciplinary
Membership
99 members (5-year term) [1]
Official language
English
Main organ
Governance Committee
Executive Group
Affiliations Academy of Medical Sciences
British Academy
Learned Society of Wales
Royal Academy of Engineering
Royal Irish Academy
Royal Society
Royal Society of Edinburgh
Website ukyoungacademy.org
Building details
UK Young Academy
General information
Coordinates 51°30′21.57617″N0°7′57.02110″W / 51.5059933806°N 0.1325058611°W / 51.5059933806; -0.1325058611

The UK Young Academy (UKYA) is a national interdisciplinary membership organisation that brings together UK-based early career researchers, professionals and innovators from a wide range of sectors, enabling them to collaborate to make a positive difference in the UK and globally. Its work programmes include member-led activities and initiatives that work to address the challenges the world is facing at a national and international level. [2] [3]

Contents

Launch

The Royal Society launched the academy in June 2022, in collaboration with seven senior partner academies across the UK and Ireland. [4] The Royal Society solicited applications for membership. [5] These academies are:

Operation

It is currently operating under the auspices of the Royal Society in first instance. It joins the global initiative of Young Academies, with the UK Young Academy becoming the 50th to join the movement. Its founding cohort of 67 members started in January 2023. [13] [14] The second cohort of 32 were announced in March 2024. [15] Membership is free, through a competitive selection process, and lasts for five-year terms. [16]

An Executive Group, comprising elected representatives of the membership, forms the leadership team and is responsible for working with the members to implement the Young Academy’s strategy and work programmes. The Executive Group seven members, announced in 2023, are: [17] [18]

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