Co-founder Samantha Fox, Maddie Moate, Marty Jopson and CEO Simon Fox at the 2017 celebration
YSA ambassadors Danielle George and Mark Miodownik with 2016 Award recipients

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Supporting the elderly with technology – InterGen Tech

Independent YSA participant Nick has been telling us about how volunteering during the first lockdown led him to develop a new digital platform to support the elderly

In a spin about aviation engineering

Find out about the amazing opportunity one of our Bronze Award participants had to explore their dream career in the clouds.

Prize winning speech exploring whether there is discrimination against BAME individuals in the NHS.

One of our YSA participants recently won a competition exploring possible discrimination against BAME individuals in the NHS. Read their winning acceptance speech below. Goo…

Architecture and Apprenticeships

Find out more about this unique route into Architecture from Robert Atkins, apprentice architect at Cannon Clarke Architects

YSA Alumni Spotlight – Siena Castellon

We spoke to another one of our brilliant YSA alumni, Sienna Castellon, about her YSA experience, what she learnt from it, and what she's up to now! Read on to find out more.

The Marvels of the Microscopic

If you've ever wondered what velcro looks like up close, what feathers and a spider's backside have in common, or why Dandelions are the rebels of the plant world read on!

Stargazing, 24 hour lectures and a little dash of inspiration

Read on for some notes of hope and inspiration from our patron Mark Thompson, as well as further details about his upcoming 24 hour space lecture.

YSA Alumni Spotlight – Gemma Ridgway

We spoke to one of our original pilot participants Gemma Ridgway about her YSA experience, what she learnt from it, and what she's up to now! Read on to find out more.