In May this year, the NYSF held a strategic planning workshop involving members of the board, council, corporate staff and representatives of the current student staff leadership group. It was a very productive day in which we took some time to gather and synthesise a range of views about the NYSF as an organisation, and… Read more
As selections for the NYSF 2018 Year 12 Program are finalised in communities all over the country, I can report that the NYSF is tracking well as we head into our 35th year of program delivery, making a difference in the lives of so many young Australians who love science. In my sixth year as… Read more
The final day of NYSF 2017 Session A was an emotional one to say the least. After two weeks of intense science and bonding with like-minded students, it was finally time to say goodbye. Who would have thought it could be so hard to do after a mere two weeks? It was a rollercoaster of… Read more
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) launched its 2017 January programs earlier this month at the Australian National University (ANU). Andrew Metcalfe, AO, Chair of the NYSF Board said the January program would be better than ever due to the ongoing support of our funding partners and organisations that facilitated the program. Mr Metcalfe made… Read more
Young scientists, engineers, mathematicians and technology practitioners of the future will benefit from a strengthened program under the National Youth Science Forum for 2016, which will include opportunities to hone their communication, entrepreneurial and critical thinking skills. This coming January, The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF 2016) will offer its participants a refreshed and expanded… Read more
It is truly a privilege to lead such a dynamic and contemporary organisation. As confirmation of places are sent to the 2016 NYSF cohort, it’s a good time to reflect on the past year. 2014-15 was a very full and rewarding year – our highlights include the success of our youth and teacher programs, particularly… Read more
Expressions of Interest from students to attend the National Youth Science Forum in January 2016 closed on 31 May 2015. Once again, I can report that the level of interest from students was high, and that we will again have more quality applicants than places available in the program. That we have to disappoint so many… Read more
The three January sessions of the 2014 National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) are behind us, with 440 Australian and International students back at home, full of new knowledge, experiences, ideas and friendships for future study and career options within science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The highlights of this year’s January Sessions are covered within this… Read more
Welcome to the December 2013 issue of NYSF Outlook. This time of year provides the opportunity to reflect on the past year and look forward to the future. One of the most influential people in both my personal and professional life, who I met in my teens, often reminds me during difficult and challenging times… Read more
If it’s Monday this must be Townsville. That’s what it sometimes feels like when you’re on the NYSF Orientations circuit. Actually it was Mackay and this was the Queensland leg of the 2013 tour. As people arrived for the 6 o’clock event at Mackay’s Ocean International Hotel I was struck again by how far many… Read more