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.
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January 2010 - Science Conference Confirms High Profile Speakers for Opening Ceremony
With interest mounting for this year’s prestigious LIYSF, the organisation is proud to announce the confirmed speakers at the 2010 Opening Ceremony. Lord Browne of Madingley, former Chairman of BP, will start proceedings, followed by Professor Nigel Brandon of Imperial College London.
Click Here for more information on Lord Browne of Madingley & Professor Nigel Brandon.
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LIYSF 2010
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 2010 will also be offering a 7 day European Discovery Programme after the conference has finished, so that participants can have the opportunity to explore more of Northern Europe and get a flavour of the different cultures. Please see the dedicated page on this website for more information.
Booking applications are now being taken, please use this website to submit your application.
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.
LIYSF 2009
LIYSF 2009 celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a move to Imperial College London. Leading Physicist, Professor John Ellis, from the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) opened LIYSF 2009 as the key note speaker. Professor Lord Robert Winston, Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies, Imperial College London welcomed students to LIYSF which had “Science Serving Mankind” as the main theme.
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 40 participating countries. There is an active social calendar with events designed to enable those from around the world to learn about different cultures.
Student Testimonials
Please watch our student testimonial video to see what the students of LIYSF 2009 had to say about their experiences. If you were a participant and would like to discuss your thoughts with fellow participants, go to the LIYSF online forum to discuss topics further or join our facebook group.