Festivals
STARMUS VIII Honors Young Change Makers with Junior Medals
The Canary Islands science‑music festival crowns Valeria Corrales and Aneeshwar Kunchala as junior award winners.
12 October 2026 · Reported from PR Newswire
STARMUS VIII, the largest international festival that blends science, music and exploration, announced its junior medal winners on 11 October 2026 in the Canary Islands, Spain. Valeria Corrales received the Junior Stephen Hawking medal for her contributions to scientific outreach. Aneeshwar Kunchala was awarded the Junior Jane Goodall Earth medal, recognizing his work in environmental activism. The festival continues to spotlight emerging talent that drives positive change across disciplines.
Source: PR Newswire