When students head into their final years of high school they are asked “what do you want to do when you finish school?” but with so many career options available, where do you start? This week we asked members of the NYSF/ NSSS Alumni Facebook Page and NYSF Instagram followers “what is your dream career?”…. Read more
The National Youth Science Forum helped 2017 alumna Natasha Berthold realise the endless possibilities that a career in STEM can provide, while simultaneously helping her discover biomedical science, a field she would fall in love with. Year 11 students with an interest in STEM are encouraged to now apply for the NYSF 2021 Year 12… Read more
It seems like most of the facts our friends tell us these days start with “You know I was actually listening to this podcast and…”. As we begin to settle into socially distancing and working or studying from home, what better time to download a new podcast and broaden your general knowledge, impressing your friends… Read more
Applications are now open for the NYSF 2021 Year 12 Program, and what better way to promote our program by reading the impact it made on NYSF 2014 Alumna Georgia Sims. “It feels like forever ago, but NYSF is one of my fondest memories. My year 11 chemistry teacher insisted I apply for NYSF and… Read more
Thank you for taking the time to promote the NYSF 2021 Year 12 Program opening of applications. This page include various promotional materials that should be used to encourage applications for the NYSF 2021 Year 12 Program. We are happy to supply more information if needed, just email communications@nysf.edu.au Social Media Social media is an… Read more
The first weeks of university are an exciting milestone filled with many new experiences but this shift into independent life can also bring feelings of stress and uncertainty. We asked previous NYSF alumni for their top tips to survive the first year of university and what they wish they’d known in first year. “Talk to… Read more
NYSF 2015 Alumnus – Matt Goh is testament to the profound impact the NYSF Year 12 Program can have on pursuing fundamental scientific research all over the world. It’s really astonishing how just 12 days can totally shift the trajectory of your life, but I think I’d be on a very different path if not… Read more
For the first alumni article of 2020, Madeline Wemyss shares her journey from the NYSF 2012 Year 12 Program to discussing her Medical Research PhD on radio! “I was lucky enough to be a participant of the National Youth Science Forum in 2012, attending Session B in Perth. Being part of the program meant that… Read more
As NYSF’s Founding Partner – Rotary Australia, contributions to the Year 12 Program cannot be underestimated. Not only do Rotarians from around Australia sort through the 1200+ program applications to select 600 students, but they also host orientations for the successful students and spend the remainder of the year advocating the benefits of the program…. Read more
Partner’s Day is one of the most popular events for participants during the NYSF’s Year 12 Program. Partner’s Day gives NYSF Funding Partners the invaluable opportunity to showcase their organisation to the 200 students on session and provides participants with an insight into real-world STEM study and career opportunities. Partners present in three different ways:… Read more