The London International Youth Science Forum
29th July to 12th August 2009
Founded in 1959, LIYSF aims to give a deeper insight into science and its applications for the benefit of all mankind and to develop a greater understanding between young people of all nations.
LIYSF offers a unique opportunity to participate in an international event attracting science students from around the world. The modern world still presents new challenges and the scientific advancements continue to increase. How science moves forward in the future with the thinkers of today and the questions to be asked comes from those attending the LIYSF.
LIYSF is a two week residential event in London, with lectures and demonstrations from leading scientists, visits to industrial sites, research centres, scientific institutions and organisations, including world class laboratories and universities. LIYSF attracts over 300 of the world’s leading young scientists aged 17-21 years old from more than 50 participating countries. There is an active social calendar with events designed to enable those from around the world to learn about different cultures.
LIYSF 2009
For the 50th anniversary, LIYSF 2009 will explore the future developments in the sciences. Within our successful programme of lectures and scientific visits, we will have a full day of seminars and debates on this topic led by a team of scientists and experts, under the theme of “Science Serving Mankind”. LIYSF 2009 will also feature an in-depth study day on the consequences of climate change, considering “Managing the Warming World”. The forum will also hold a specialist lecture to consider the impact of Charles Darwin led by Dr Sandra Knapp from the Natural History Museum.
This year, leading Physicist, Professor John Ellis, from the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) will be opening LIYSF 2009 as the key note speaker. Professor Steve Cowley, director of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) will also be leading our fusion lecture.
Booking applications are now being taken, please use this website to submit your application.
Latest News!
LIYSF is pleased to announce that for the 50th Anniversary we will make Imperial College, London our new home. This is based on their South Kensington campus in central London. We are delighted that Lord Robert Winston, Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies, Imperial College London, will welcome students to LIYSF.
New speaker update:
- LIYSF President, Professor Richard O'Kennedy will be leading a cancer treatment lecture
- Dr Freya Blekman from CERN will lead a specialist lecture on their latest research developments in Geneva
- Dr Helke Hillibrand, Dean of graduate studies at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory will lead a specialist lecture
- Sir Colin Terry will be leading our "Science Serving Mankind" specialist study day
- Professor Matt Leach will be leading our "Managing the Warming World" specialist study day