We’re excited to introduce you to the 2024 NYSF Year 12 Program Chiefs of Staff! Read their thoughts on what to expect in January and apply for the 2024 NYSF Year 12 Program here! NORA I never knew that I would go bananas over a science program I participated in as a year 12 student,… Read more
We’re thrilled to start introducing you to some of the 2023 NYSF Year 12 Program Staffies! The student staff leaders are selected for the role through an application process and represent the youth stewardship of the NYSF as a meaningful development opportunity, by youth for youth. Staffie Sophie What’s your advice to students who are… Read more
The NYSF has a much-loved tradition where each of the State Governors and Administrators across Australia offers their congratulations and encouragement to incoming NYSF Year 12 Program students. This year’s messages have been nothing short of wonderful! View these messages our Governors have prepared, offering their heartfelt congratulations and wisdom to our amazing students. Governor-General… Read more
As we reach the halfway mark for 2020, I hope you are all staying safe and coping with the changes we are all experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYSF has adapted well to the restrictions imposed by COVID-19 and I am delighted at how our team has innovated to deliver our… Read more
With applications for the NYSF 2021 Year 12 Program closing in less than 3 weeks we are shouting from the roof tops for year 11 students to submit their applications ASAP to attend this life changing program! But don’t just take it from the NYSF Team, mother/son alumni Kaylene and Tom have something to say… Read more
Meet Max and Maddy, this year’s Communications Interns for Session B. During their time in Brisbane they’ll accompany students on their STEM site visits, keeping you up to date with the program! Both being NYSF alumni and enthusiastic in the field of communication, Max and Maddy had similar motivations in applying for this position. For… Read more
Over the next ten days, the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) 2019 is set to provide students with an opportunity t experience all things science, and create memories that last a lifetime. After the official opening of Session B in Brisbane on Thursday, the first lecture of the program was held at the Advanced Engineering… Read more
The first week of the NYSF 2019 Year 12 Program, Session A in Canberra is over and what an action-packed week it has been! Here are just some of the highlights so far of the first seven days of the program: Arriving on the 2ndof January, our participants received a rock star welcome as they… Read more
Being knocked back on 108 job applications did not stop Dr Amy McLennan from achieving a highly successful and rewarding career. Our 2019 Session A participants received some very sound advice from NYSF alumni last night at the NYSF Rotary and Alumni Evening. The event offers a fantastic opportunity for current NYSF students to mix… Read more
Session C’s food, agriculture, and animal and plant biology group “Hill” paid a visit to the Gould Building at ANU to get a tour of the zoology labs and facilities. The group was greeted by Liam Bailey, a PhD student who has been researching changes in shore birds’ behaviour in response to extreme climates. After… Read more