ABOUT YA NETWORK
The AESOP Young Academics Network is a loosely structured branch of AESOP, which encourages the active participation and exchange of academic work from PhD students to Post-docs and those starting out in academic positions. The YA Network provides a platform through which the academic leaders of tomorrow can share ideas in an open and inclusive environment, challenging and supporting one another in the attainment of superior academic output. The young academics network has two core aims:
- Make AESOP a challenging environment for young academics;
- Open up the structure of AESOP to better encourage young academic involvement.
COORDINATION TEAM
CT members contribute to the organisational and management functions of the YA for a total period of 2 years.
Regional Ambassadors
PUBLICATIONS
The YA network publishes two engaging serials.
AESOP
Drawing on the expertise of the Association of European Schools of Planning
RESOURCES
Essential resources for Young Academics in planning
WORKSHOPS
The annual PhD workshop is a joint AESOP/YA event, organised under the auspices of the annual AESOP congress. The PhD workshop normally comprises of 30-40 PhD students who are selected on the basis of abstract submissions. The selection committee comprises representatives from both the YA coordination team and the AESOP congress local organising committee.
Limited financial aid is made available to assist workshop attendance, The YA allocates financial grants to a limited number of applicants on the basis of financial need.
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