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Australia’s future science and technology leaders land in Melbourne to kickstart their future

July 18, 2025 12:43 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

This weekend, over 160 of Australia’s brightest young minds travel to Swinburne University of Technology for the NYSF National Youth STEM Summit. Between 19 to 21 July, the STEM Summit will be held in Melbourne, Victoria for the first time. The STEM Summit bridges the gap between career aspiration and action for Australia’s next generation… Read more

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Science & tech opportunity of a lifetime at the National Youth Science Forum Year 12 Program

January 6, 2025 1:29 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

It is a science and technology chance of a lifetime for 460 young people from across Australia between 6–23 January at the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program! Living on campus at the Australian National University and The University of Queensland, participants are immersed in STEM for 9 days and get to engage… Read more

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NYSF celebrates 40 years as diversity and equity in STEM trailblazer

August 20, 2024 11:31 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF), a not-for-profit charity that connects young Australians with their science and technology future, celebrated 40 years of impact with a Gala Dinner at the Great Hall, Australian Parliament House, on 19 August 2024. An announcement of additional funding marks a significant boost for the NYSF and STEM sector in… Read more

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Announcing the New Patron of the National Youth Science Forum

August 19, 2024 8:39 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF), a not-for-profit charity that connects young Australians with their science and technology future, celebrated 40 years of impact with a Gala Dinner at the Great Hall, Australian Parliament House, on 19 August 2024. The Governor General, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, opened the 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner… Read more

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Launching Australian Science and Technology Careers at the National Youth STEM Summit

August 17, 2024 7:08 am Published by Leave your thoughts

“What next?” is the question from delegates at the National Youth STEM Summit; young Australians who are at the decision point of how best to use their science and technology interest and training to solve Australia’s biggest challenges. Marking 40 years of impact, the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is igniting the future of Australia’s… Read more

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The NYSF welcomes Australia’s National Science Statement and National Research Priorities

August 12, 2024 5:07 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) warmly welcomes the release of the Australian Government’s National Science Statement and the National Science and Research Priorities and commends Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, and Minister for Industry and Science, the Hon Ed Husic MP, for their strong leadership and consultative approach. The National Science and Research… Read more

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The National Youth STEM Summit: Building and connecting Australia’s future STEM workforce

June 16, 2023 8:39 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

The STEM Summit is for young Australians after they have left school, have started their first degree or training, and before they become more senior in a science and technology career. The STEM Summit features an array of guest speakers, peer and sector networking opportunities, a career and study expo, and discussions on the latest… Read more

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NYSF and ANU renew partnership to inspire Australia’s future STEM workforce

March 29, 2023 10:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) and The Australian National University (ANU) are pleased to announce the continuation of their long-standing partnership for another five years. This partnership has been instrumental in NYSF’s work to connect young Australians with diverse science and technology futures and in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion amongst our future STEM… Read more

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Inspiring and connecting Australia’s young science and technology enthusiasts at the National Youth Science Forum

January 10, 2023 9:04 am Published by Leave your thoughts

It’s not every day that hundreds of year 12 students from all over the country get to meet the who’s who of science and technology in Australia plus tinker behind the scenes at a range of STEM organisations, but that’s exactly what the 2023 NYSF Year 12 Program will deliver between 10-24 January 2023. Media… Read more

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NYSF and Organon: Working together for a better and healthier future

November 7, 2022 10:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is delighted to announce an exciting new two-year partnership with global healthcare company, Organon. Organon’s purpose is to help women and girls achieve their full potential through better health, and by addressing gender-related disparities in health, building a more sustainable future for women, families, economies and society. The new… Read more

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