Currently at the academy

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Interdisciplinary
International
Research policy
Alison Gerber
Andreas Nord
Gabriele Messori
Sara Tanderup Linkis
Yaffa Epstein
2025

Study circle on global trends and science diplomacy

Environmental scanning, strategic analysis, qualified intelligence gathering, and long-term relationship-building are becoming increasingly important in a time when democratic space is shrinking g…
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International
Research policy
Sofia Lodén
2025

Attacks on academic freedom in the US

When free research is restricted, democracy is also affected. The Young Academy of Sweden supports the statement by All European Academies ALLEA regarding threats to academic freedom. The statemen…
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International
Research policy
Sigrid Schottenius Cullhed
2025

New statement on academic freedom

The committee for human rights of the academies has recently published a statement on academic freedom and its significance for research, education, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge.
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International
Research policy
2024

Strong young academy friendship between South Korea and Sweden

On August 21, YAS hosted the Y-KAST for a bilateral symposium. The event focused on academic freedom, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the role of young academies.
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Research policy
SUA on tour
Ellen Bushell
Ronnie Berntsson
2024

SUA on tour in Luleå: A traveling seminar on career paths and merit evaluation

On March 26, the Young Academy of Sweden and Luleå University of Technology organized a half-day seminar on career paths and merit evaluation in academia. The vice-chancellor and deans gave lectur…
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Research policy
2024

Promising proposal from the government regarding BUL and joint positions

Last week, a long-awaited proposal from the government on how mobility early in the academic career can be stimulated was announced. The proposal brings very welcome changes that SUA has long advo…
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International
Research policy
Ewa Machotka
Jessica Jewell
Mia Liinason
2023

Debate: Four things that strengthen Sweden’s successes in the ERC

The Young Academy of Sweden has interviewed successful researchers in several countries about how to obtain funding from ERC. Based on the answers, we have compiled a new report where we address f…
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Research policy
2021

Academy meeting with focus on researchers and the media

The Young Academy of Sweden convened April 21–22. The theme of the meeting was the role of a researcher when appearing in the media to comment as experts. A news anchor from one of Sweden’s nation…

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