NYSF has a few places left for teachers to attend the NYSF National Science Teachers Summer School (NSTSS) 2017 which is being held again with the support of our host university partner, The Australian National University, in Canberra from 9-13 January 2017. Participants will visit world leading research labs and facilities at the ANU and around… Read more
Alex Schumann-Gillett attended NYSF in 2010. “Growing up, I always had a keen interest in science and was extremely excited when I attended Session C of the NYSF 2010 in Canberra (I’m in the front row with the white t-shirt in the picture below). Attending NYSF really transformed my interest in science into a passion… Read more
“The transition from high school to university is one of the greatest periods of flux anyone will experience in their life. The change in academic environment coincides with ‘learning’ how to be an adult in terms of managing your own time, money and responsibilities, and it also often includes moving away from home and having… Read more
Australian National University – College of Engineering and Computer Science If you’re a high-achieving student, look no further than the Australian National University’s distinguished research and development (R&D) degrees. Unlike any other degree in Australia, you’ll have the opportunity to take advanced courses and work alongside leading researchers on innovative research projects. Watch this video… Read more
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) recently signed a new Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with The Australian National University (ANU), to host the NYSF and its activities until 2020. NYSF Board Deputy Chair, Andrew Metcalfe AO said that the MoA cemented the existing strong and fruitful relationship between the NSYF and the ANU. “The MoA… Read more
Science teachers considering applying for the NYSF’s National Science Teachers Summer School (NSTSS) 2017 should pencil in Monday 9 January – Friday 13 January 2017. The NYSF has run the NSTSS for over ten years, and will again be collaborating with the ANU to deliver another quality program for teachers of science from across Australia…. Read more
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Next Step programs kicked off in Brisbane and Canberra in April. “Our Next Step program aims to promote our partner organisations through laboratory and site visits in capital cities across Australia. They give the NYSF students a better understanding of the facilities available at the universities who partner with… Read more
As the NYSF 2016 cohort commences its final year of high school, we can reflect on the success of both Session A and C. This year, the January Sessions offered a refreshed program that focused on three central ideas: engaging with STEM in action; understanding the role of STEM in society; and preparing the next… Read more
“In high school, one of the students two years above me raved about his experience at the National Youth Science Forum. I had to see what all the fuss was about. At that time, I wanted to discover engineering so that one day I could design the most environmentally friendly buildings possible. In the hot… Read more
Will your dream job still be there when you finish uni? As you enter your final years of school life you’re probably thinking pretty hard about what you’ll do next. There seem to be so many options, thousands of degrees to choose from and hundreds of decisions to make. But don’t panic. ANU has a… Read more