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
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
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
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
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) welcomes the Federal Government’s measures handed down in the October Budget to support the development of talent and leadership in Australian science and technology. These commitments build upon the mission to widen the pipeline of talent available to the science and technology sectors. At its current scale, the NYSF… Read more
Australia’s flagship youth STEM program, The National Youth Science Forum, welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to widen the pipeline of talent available to the science and technology sectors. The Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic MP said, “Ensuring all Australians have the opportunity to develop STEM skills is essential to harnessing new technologies for… Read more
The NYSF congratulates Professor Tanya Monro AC FAA FTSE FOSA FAIP GAICD on receiving the Companion (AC) in the General Division for eminent service to scientific and technological development, to research and innovation, to tertiary education, particularly in the field of photonics, and to professional organisations. Tanya has been involved with the National Youth Science… Read more
Girls as young as 4 can decide STEM is not for them. At later stages in schooling, girls express interest in, and select STEM subjects, at lower rates than boys. This often leads to less girls entering STEM careers and a lack of gender diversity in particular areas of STEM study, training and work. Shifting… Read more
This week, more than 620 students from all over Australia will be connecting with leading science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experts at the 2022 National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program. The NYSF has delivered life-changing STEM experiences for 38 years, and 2022 is no different! Despite the challenges brought to in-person events… Read more
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is delighted to announce a new three-year partnership with the University of Newcastle. A globally recognised educational institution, the University of Newcastle is committed to solving the world’s greatest problems. With state-of-the-art facilities at Newcastle, as well as the Central Coast, Sydney, Port Macquarie, and Singapore, the university is… Read more