RSE Young Academy of Scotland

27/08/2026

We're welcoming 48 new members into YAS!

48 talented leaders are joining our impressive and diverse community. After a rigorous application and selection process, our new members join us in our commitment to achieve transformative societal change through citizenship, innovation, collaboration, evidence, and leadership.

Meet these talented new members and learn more at https://www.youngacademyofscotland.org.uk/new-members-2026/

05/06/2026

Looking for development opportunities beyond your career? Interested in contributing to interdisciplinary projects that tackle global challenges? Our sister organisation, the UK Young Academy is accepting applications for membership now.

⌛ Application deadline: 3pm, 15 July 2026

🔗More info: https://ukyoungacademy.org/?utm_source=RoySoc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=intake5

05/05/2026

Our sister Young Academy, UK Young Academy is seeking talented early-career individuals from Scotland to become members!

Applications are open until 15 July. More info and links below!

“In a professional landscape that can feel increasingly fragmented, the UK Young Academy offers something quietly radical: a community built on curiosity, trust, and a shared conviction that working across boundaries is not just possible, but essential.” — Peter Kwok

Applications to join the UK Young Academy are now open.

If you are an outstanding early-career professional ready to drive cross-sector impact alongside other emerging leaders, this could be the opportunity for you.

Apply by Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 3pm (BST).

Read more about this application round: https://ukyoungacademy.org/news/uk-young-academy-opens-for-applications-2026/

14/04/2026

Over 759,000 people in Scotland provide unpaid care to an individual with disability, illness, or frailty. And as the population ages, this number is likely to increase.

But despite how common unpaid care is, carers often feel invisible and unsupported. Our national survey of carers from all geographic areas of Scotland found that many carers report strains on their careers, mental health, and finances.

Our Scotland Cares report calls for more responsive national and local support systems that provide clear information, mental health support, and financial security to unpaid carers.

https://www.youngacademyofscotland.org.uk/new-report-urges-policymakers-to-reimagine-support-for-scotlands-unpaid-carers/

13/04/2026

Today, we publish the Scotland Cares report, which underscores the urgent need for more responsive support systems for unpaid carers.

At least 759,000 people in Scotland provide unpaid care to at least one individual with illness, disability, or frailty; their contribution is worth and estimated £15.9 billion annually to Scotland’s economy.

However, our national survey of carers shows many unpaid experience profound impacts on their career development, personal relationships, and mental wellbeing.

We call on National and Local authorities in Scotland to reimagine support for Scotland’s unpaid carers. Scotland must ensure carers are properly recognised for their contributions and given clear information, mental health services and financial security.

https://www.youngacademyofscotland.org.uk/new-report-urges-policymakers-to-reimagine-support-for-scotlands-unpaid-carers/

07/04/2026

Big congratulations to four YAS alumni elected as Fellows! 🎉✨

• Professor Matthew Chrisman, Professor of Ethics and Epistemology, University of Edinburgh
• Professor Sharon Hutchinson, Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health, Glasgow Caledonian University
• Professor Claire Miller, Professor of Statistics, University of Glasgow
• Professor Subramanian Ramamoorthy, Personal Chair of Robot Learning and Autonomy, School of Informatics, Institute for Perception Action and Behaviour, University of Edinburgh

We’re so proud to see alumni being recognised for their achievements and service to society.

www.youngacademyofscotland.org.uk/four-yas-alumni-elected-as-rse-fellows/