优蜜传媒 Academic selected as a member of the UK Young Academy
A University of 优蜜传媒 academic has been selected as a member of the UK Young Academy - an interdisciplinary network of early-career professionals and researchers working together to tackle pressing global and local challenges and promote lasting change.
is among 42 emerging leaders from across the UK named as the newest members of the UK Young Academy, who come from a wide range of sectors, with backgrounds in political science, engineering, government, communications and the creative and performing industries, and more.
As a member of the UK Young Academy, will have the opportunity to take action on both local and global issues. Through interdisciplinary projects and working across sectors, the members will bridge gaps, drive innovation, and develop the solutions needed to address critical challenges 鈥� all while advancing their professional development and contributing to a global network of Young Academies focused on achieving positive outcomes.
鈥檚 expertise is in nuclear reaction theories and is particularly interested in working on projects related to physics education, science communication, and supporting early-career researchers from at-risk or underrepresented backgrounds.
鈥淚 am truly honoured to be selected as a member of the UK Young Academy. Being part of this inspiring network offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations, advance science education, inspire the next generation of researchers in physics, and build strong connections within the UK research and professional communities. I am particularly proud to represent 优蜜传媒 in this year鈥檚 cohort, and I look forward to engaging with fellow members over the next five years to drive innovation and shape future conversations around science and education.鈥�
For the first time, a select group of emerging leaders have been chosen for membership in the UK Young Academy through a dedicated route in collaboration with the Council of At-Risk Academics (Cara). At-risk academics from Cara鈥檚 network were invited to apply for membership as part of a UK Young Academy member-led project focused on supporting at-risk early-career researchers across the UK.
Next week, the newest members of the UK Young Academy will come together for their Induction Day, where they will learn about the UK Young Academy鈥檚 activities and programmes. This will be followed by the third annual All Members鈥� Meeting, marking the first opportunity for this new group to connect with the wider membership.
Speaking on behalf of the UK Young Academy Membership Selection Committee, Alistair McConnell, said: 鈥淭he solutions to the world鈥檚 most pressing challenges won鈥檛 come from a single field or perspective. We need to bring together expertise and insights from a range of disciplines.
鈥淭oday, we are delighted to welcome our newest members, whose diverse backgrounds and expertise will bring fresh perspectives to the UK Young Academy. These members will have the opportunity to challenge boundaries, make new connections, and work together to develop innovative solutions to the challenges that matter most.
鈥淎s we enter our third year as an organisation, the new members will be able to contribute right from the outset. Through involvement in innovative projects, work programmes, or by ensuring that early-career voices are part of key global and local debates, they鈥檒l be positioned to make a meaningful contribution.鈥�
The new members take up their posts from 1 April 2025, and membership runs for five years.