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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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UK Prime Minister David Cameron welcomes students to LIYSF 2010 and asks the 300 participants from nearly 60 nations to question experts, share their visions and ideas, and "gain a better understanding of how science can benefit us all". The PM hopes that at LIYSF students will "make new friends and leave with a determination to make a difference". Click here to view letter.
Eminent Speakers Confirmed for Opening Ceremony
With interest mounting for this year’s prestigious LIYSF, we are delighted that Lord Browne of Madingley, former Chairman of BP, will start proceedings, followed by Professor Nigel Brandon, Director Of Energy Futures Lab, Imperial College London.
CERN Discovery Programme - 11th – 16th August 2010
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This year LIYSF is offering students a 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.
Why not extend your stay for 5 days immediately after LIYSF with your new found friends and budding scientists on a unique discovery programme to take a look behind the scenes of the world's largest particle physics laboratory – CERN?
More information and to book click here.
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LIYSF 2010
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.
Latest News for Students 2010
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We are looking forward to seeing you this week at LIYSF 2010 - we hope you have safe journey to London.
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Remember to go to your halls of residence registration desk after 14.00pm on Wednesday 28th July to register and get your welcome pack.
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Your registration pack has all the details for the next two weeks, including your personalised programme - if you have any questions please ask a member of our student staff team.
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We are offering optional excursions for LIYSF students. Please see the dedicated page on this website, which is being constantly updated. Tickets for optionals will be available at the start of LIYSF.
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If you are arriving before the 28th July or leaving after 11th August, don't forget that we can arrange extra accommodation for you, but you need to contact us as soon as possible to arrange this.
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We still have a few places left on the CERN programme after LIYSF, contact us now if you are interested in attending.
If you have any queries, first check the FAQ page and if your question has not been answered contact us at enquiries@liysf.org.uk