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National Youth Science Forum

Student staff of the NYSF with Director, Geoffrey Burchfield at the NSW Governor's Reception, Sept 2011

Student staff of the NYSF with Director, Geoffrey Burchfield at the NSW Governor's Reception, Sept 2011

Science turns you on? Get on the right wavelength at the 2012 National Youth Science Forum.

Now in Canberra and Perth, the National Youth Science Forum is the only program in Australia that offers students currently in Year 11 the chance to test-drive a wide range of universities and careers in the sciences.

Friday 27th January 2012
  • The final countdown of Session C 2012...All we have left is the final concert and our last goodbyes. What an amazing journey it has been!
Friday 27th January 2012
  • *We are excited to announce that the Chairman of the NSSS Council Emeritus Professor Hans Bachor won an Australia... [more information]
Friday 27th January 2012
  • Read the full story of our Chairman Hans Bachor AM at [more information] A tremendous achievement.
Session dates
A.Monday 2nd January 2012 – Saturday 14th January 2012
B.Monday 9th January 2012 – Saturday 21st January 2012
C.Monday 16th January 2012 – Saturday 28th January 2012

Australian Science News

Study finds early signs of autism in babies

EARLIER INSIGHTS: Children who develop autism already show signs… read more

Kepler confirms 26 new planets

NASA's Kepler space telescope mission has confirmed 26 new… read more

Kepler team finds 11 new solar systems

NASA's planet-hunting Kepler space telescope has found 11 new… read more

University of Western Sydney

University of Western Sydney

Our Partners

RotaryThe University of Western AustraliaCurtin University of TechnologyThe Australian National UniversityAustralian Government Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and ResearchGovernment of Western Australia Department of CommerceExxonMobilCSL LimitedGrains Research & Development CorporationGlaxoSmithKlineCSIROResMed FoundationWater CorportationUniversity of Western SydneyUniversity of New EnglandThe University of QueenslandUniversity of Technology, SydneyUniversity of New South WalesAustralian Nuclear Science and Technology OrganisationRMIT UniversityOrica

NYSF offers an outstanding opportunity for sponsors to connect with Australia’s best and brightest science students.

Our main objective is to ensure that every NYSF student is exposed to the widest possible range of study and career opportunities in science, technology and engineering so that they can make an informed choice. For more information on how to become involved with the NYSF call (02) 6125 2777.