Young_Academy_of_Scotland
Young Academy of Scotland
Learned society in 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.