Young Academy of Scotland

Young Academy of Scotland
Formation2011
TypeAcademy
Region
Scotland
Membership
134 (in 2021)
Main organ
Advisory Group[1]
AffiliationsRoyal Society of Edinburgh
Websitewww.youngacademyofscotland.org.uk
Wikipedia "Women in Science" edit-a-thon by the RSE Young Academy of Scotland

The Young Academy of Scotland is a Scottish organization of young people from the sciences humanities, professions, arts, business and civil society. It was established by the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2011.[2]

The members (equal numbers of women and men in their 20s to 40s) aim to provide ideas and direction for challenges facing Scotland. Membership is generally for 5 years, with selection from applications every two years. In 2021, there were 134 members.[3] Current members include Edinburgh University Rector Deborah Kayembe and former Rector Peter McColl.

  1. ^ "Our Governance". youngacademyofscotland.org.uk. UK: Young Academy of Scotland. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  2. ^ Humes, W (2013). "Curriculum for excellence and interdisciplinary learning". Scottish Educational Review. 45: 82–93.
  3. ^ "Our Strategic Themes". youngacademyofscotland.org.uk. UK: Young Academy of Scotland. Retrieved 3 October 2020.