Membership
We bring together the UK’s emerging leaders from industry, academia, medicine, education, business, the arts and other professions. Our members are selected from across the UK, from a variety of diverse backgrounds and a range of experiences. They are at the forefront of their field, having demonstrated excellence and leadership skills.
What do members do?
The activities and work programmes of a Young Academy are determined by its members. As the UK Young Academy is still new, our first members have set the direction and priorities to help establish our reputation and ensure we have a credible voice on issues that matter.
Take a look at our growing portfolio of member-led projects and activities. These projects cover a range of themes and activities in areas that matter most to our members and are expanding with further initiatives in the pipeline.
Our members are dedicated, driven and dynamic individuals who are committed to collaborating with others from a vast spectrum of different sectors.
By working together to understand the key issues facing society, the UK Young Academy advocates for best practices across the sectors our members represent and enable positive societal change.
Membership will typically be for five years, and there is no membership fee.
We seek to be a membership of emerging interdisciplinary change leaders
Our first Strategic Plan was developed by our members and serves as a practical guide to prioritising the UK Young Academy’s activities from 2023 – 2028, guiding our position in the UK and global landscape as we establish our first work programmes and projects.
How joining the UK Young Academy benefits you
- Help to set the agenda on issues that matter most to you and have an impact on society as part of an influential organisation.
- Be part of a network of early-career leaders from a wide range of sectors and work globally through collaborations with other Young Academies.
- Develop your leadership skills through the unique support offered by the Young Academies initiative and the learning opportunities from the senior partner academies.
- Play a key role in shaping the UK Young Academy’s first few years, using our strategic goals to coordinate interdisciplinary activities and work programmes.
- Bring additional value to your employer or organisation. They will gain from the prestige of your UK Young Academy membership, while the skills and networks you build will also benefit those around you.
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