European National Young Academies (ENYA) Meeting 2025
Young Academies from across Europe gathered in Bern, Switzerland, on 5–6 June 2025 for the 2025 European National Young Academies (ENYA) Meeting. Organised and hosted by the Swiss Young Academy, the event was build on discussions from previous years, focusing on best practices and shared areas of interest.
Spotlight on Science Diplomacy
The 2025 meeting centered on the theme of Science Diplomacy, examining its importance in international collaboration, evidence-informed policymaking, and tackling global challenges. Special attention was given to the role of early-career researchers in Science Diplomacy and to how they can help shape and advance this emerging field.
A public programme on 5 June started at 15:30 with a thematic introduction by the Geneva Science-Policy Interface (GSPI), followed by an input by Swissnex China. A panel discussion then explored the role of early-career researchers in this domain, with contributions from representatives of the International Science Council (ISC), the Young Academies Science Advice Structure (YASAS), CERN, and the European Science Diplomacy Alliance (EUSDA).
Programme
📍 Thursday, 5 June – Casino Bern
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Standing lunch & registration1:00 PM – 1:25 PM
Introduction by the Swiss Young AcademyWelcome address by Yves Flückiger (President of the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences)
1:25 PM – 2:50 PM
Open exchange among Young Academies3:20 PM – 4:50 PM – Public Session:
Introduction to Science Diplomacy by GSPIInput by Swissnex China
Panel discussion with speakers from the International Science Council, YASAS, CERN, and the European Science Diplomacy Alliance
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Aperitif and Networking7:00 PM
Joint Dinner for Young Academies and YASAS representatives
📍 Friday, 6 June – Casino Bern
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Thematic workshops & presentation of results12:30 PM - 12:40 PM
Closing Remarks by the Swiss Young AcademyAfternoon:
Social event in the city of Bern
Swiss Young Academy SYA
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News
Tackling global challenges through science diplomacy
Cooperation between the scientific, political, and diplomatic communities is decisive to overcoming global challenges. How to involve young academics in the political and diplomatic discourse through “science diplomacy” was the issue at this year's meeting of the European Network of National Young Academies (ENYA) in Bern, organised by the Swiss Young Academy.