London International Youth Science Forum: 28th July

Download the Programme Brochure for LIYSF 2010, to see the range and scope of this year's LIYSF.

The London International Youth Science Forum

28th July - 11th August 2010

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.

Lord Browne welcomes students at prestigious opening ceremony claiming that “science is a natural home for optimists”

300 students from over 50 countries gathered together at the Royal Geographic Society on Thursday 29th July to celebrate the start of this year’s LIYSF, with key note speakers Lord Browne of Madingley and Professor Nigel Brandon. Students were also welcomed warmly to Imperial College by Professor Julia Buckingham, Pro Rector for Education.

Moments of LIYSF 2010
Please see our closing ceremony video of a few of the highlights from this year’s meeting

CERN Discovery Programme

This year a group of LIYSF students had the chance to discover the excitement of fundamental research at CERN in Geneva. CERN, is one of the world’s largest and most respected centres for scientific research, with over 2500 scientists researching fundamental physics.

Students from over 18 countries came together to extend their journey with fellow budding scientists on a unique discovery programme, taking a look behind the scenes of the world's largest particle physics laboratory – CERN

Eminent Speakers Welcomed Students at Opening Ceremony

The 52nd LIYSF began with Lord Browne of Madingley, former Chairman of BP starting proceedings, followed by Professor Nigel Brandon, Director Of Energy Futures Lab, Imperial College London. Please click below to see their key note addresses.

LIYSF

LIYSF is a two week residential held at Imperial College 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 2010 will explore the future developments in the sciences, with lecture demonstrations, specialist seminars and debates led by a team of scientists and experts and scientific visits. LIYSF 2010 will have the underlying theme of “Energy – The Global Challenge”. The theme will be addressed throughout LIYSF, including an in depth specialist study day.

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 LIYSF.

The programme is now set and we are looking forward to LIYSF 2010. Please contact us immediately if you interested in attending by submitting an application.