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
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is pleased to announce that long-term partner, Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has extended its partnership with the NYSF for a further three years, through to 2024. CSIRO provides invaluable contributions to our programs each year, giving insights into cutting-edge science, innovation, and scientific careers. Susan Burchill, Director of… Read more
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is thrilled to welcome Australian-German company Quantum Brilliance as a new partner. Quantum Brilliance spawned from the Australian National University’s leading research group in diamond quantum science and aims to create computational power that will enable the technologies of tomorrow. Chief Scientific Officer at Quantum Brilliance, Dr Marcus Doherty… Read more
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is thrilled to announce a new multi-year partnership with the University of Adelaide. The university explained that supporting students to reach their science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) study and career goals were the major drivers for partnering. “The University of Adelaide prides itself on looking to the future…. Read more
On Monday, the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) 2014 begins with two simultaneous sessions in Canberra and Perth. A third session will be held in Canberra later in January. By the end of the month, over 430 young Australians entering year 12 will have experienced what it is like to study science, technology, engineering and… Read more