Graeme Logan joins Young Academy Scotland

Congratulations to Graeme Logan, School Years Strategic Director, who has been appointed as a new member of the RSE Young Academy of Scotland (YAS).

Graeme joins a growing membership of over 150 academics representing a range of sciences and other varied fields, in addition to professionals, civil servants, entrepreneurs and social innovators, helping YAS to address some of the most challenging issues facing society in Scotland.

Graeme’s appointment follows a rigorous application and selection process from which new members are chosen who have demonstrated drive, enthusiasm and commitment for contributing to the public good.

YAS, established by the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2011, is the first Young Academy in the United Kingdom and brings together the brightest minds and leading talents from across academia, business, third sector and public life.

It facilitates interdisciplinary activities and working groups to help its members develop a coherent and influential voice affecting policy and practice across all areas to benefit society.

To find out more about the latest group of YAS members, you can read the full press release here: http://bit.ly/1mDN4r3

Some of the new Young Academy Scotland members