LIYSF – NSTF

London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF)

About LIYSF

The London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) was started in 1959 with the idea of bringing young people from different nations together to learn about each other and our different cultures through a shared passion for science. LIYSF was formed in the aftermath of the world wars, placing equal focus on cultural understanding as well as science learning and discovery.

During 65 years, the LIYSF has connected more than 23,500 students around the world and contributed to their future careers in STEM. Every year LIYSF brings together 500 young science and engineering students aged 16-21 years old from more than 80 participating countries across six continents, with the aim of challenging and empowering them to think globally, using science to tackle problems such as sustainable energy, food and water security, global health, climate change, and biodiversity.

LIYSF is an impartial, accredited not-for-profit social enterprise
Deliver respected academic STEM programme, proven track record
UNESCO Patronage, Government support, British Council partnership
HRH The Princess Royal is the Royal Patron of LIYSF (2020 to date). LIYSF established under Royal Patronage in 1959 (HRH The Duke of Edinburgh)
World renowned venues in central London with global reach – Imperial College London & RGS

Description of the event

Longest running student science forum of its kind, held annually since 1959
The annual 2-week event happens in July/August every year
15-day programme held at Imperial College London with the latest science research in technology, artificial intelligence, cyber security, health, food, energy, climate change, pandemics, engineering & robotics – STEM
500 students aged 16-21 years from all around the world (80 countries and territories) are selected each year based on talent
10 plenary lectures from Nobel prize Laureates, academic and industry pioneers
4 specialist lectures from leading researchers (students can choose from 32 options, according to their field of interest)
3 day visits to top university departments, research centres and industrial sites across the UK – including Oxford and Cambridge Universities and industrial sites, like McLaren, Airbus and government facilities (students can choose from around 40 options, according to their field of interest)
Active social calendar with events designed to enable students to learn together and to give them the opportunity to meet and collaborate with other students from all around the world.

Why LIYSF?

To enable more South African students to discuss about global issues and scientific advancements in our world today: LIYSF equips students to take their place in the world as global citizens.
To provide South African students with a wealth of knowledge and empower them to pursue STEM careers.
To offer South African students the opportunity to develop a network community engaged in supporting science in the African continent, as well as to meet and collaborate with other students from all around the world.
To expose students to positive role models: the students hear from leading scientists, including Nobel Prize Winners, from all over the world, who share their passion and knowledge about STEM, as well as their professional experiences.
Raft of success stories of former LIYSF alumni going on to change the world

Description of the event

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