This issue contains articles from 18 scientists who are within the first few years of their independent careers. Contributions are presented from across the globe and cover a diverse range soft matter science. Papers discuss topics ranging from the rheology of block copolymers to the modelling of hydrogels.

Read about the contributors to this issue in their profiles at the link at the bottom of this page, including Sang Ouk Kim, Rachel O'Reilly, Ryan Hayward, Emanuela Zaccarelli and Rachel A. Segalman.

The issue has just been published, so take a look today!