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Download the Programme Brochure for LIYSF 2011, to see the range and scope of this year's LIYSF.

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CERN Discovery Programme - 8 Days

9th - 16th August 2012

CERN Discovery Programme Join the group of LIYSF students that will have 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 come 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

Why not extend your stay 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?

This year the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF – www.liysf.org.uk) is offering students a chance to discover the excitement of fundamental research at CERN, one of the world’s largest and most respected centres for scientific research, with over 2500 scientists researching fundamental physics, finding out what the Universe is made of and how it works.

Influence future direction and represent your country with open international scientific co-operation, which has been the foundation of the laboratory's success over the last 50 years.  These international collaborations at CERN have already led to the birth of the world wide web and the latest experiments to understand where the Universe comes from with the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). 

To book your place please contact – enquiries@liysf.org.uk

TOTAL PRICE £795.00

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Accommodation & meals throughout the programme
• Travel
• Entrance to attractions, museums and tours of the cities
• Dedicated tour manager

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Explore CERN

• Be a scientist for the day, explore the mysteries of the universe and find out about the gigantic equipment used by physicists at CERN - particle accelerators and detectors.
• From the tiniest constituents of matter to the immensity of the cosmos, discover the wonders of science and technology at CERN.

Explore CNRS

• Explore the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) in Paris - the largest fundamental research organisation in Europe. The centre is under the administrative authority of the French Ministry of Research and comprises seven institutes and three national institutes.
  

Explore the UN

• Tour the Palais des Nations, home of the United Nations Office at Geneva, the second largest United Nations centre in the world
• Learn about the current activities of the United Nations and the history of the Palais des Nation.

Explore the Olympic Village

• Arrive in London a few days before LIYSF starts and get the chance to visit the Olympic village and take a dedicated tour of the sporting areas.
• See the buzz of London in this unique time with the city bulging with international visitors and Olympians!

Explore Paris

• Explore the city at your leisure and discover some of the world's most famous attractions, such as the Notre Dame and see the Eiffel Tower at night
• Visit the Louvre to see first hand iconic, universally admired works such as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.

To book please contact enquiries@liysf.org.uk 

This is based on using train travel throughout. The programme begins in Paris and finishes in London.

8 Day Itinerary

Day	Overnight	Activity a.m.	Activity p.m.	Evening
Day 1 Thurs 9th Aug	Paris	Arrivals Paris	Arrivals Paris Transfer to Paris	Dinner
Day 2 Fri 10th August	Paris	CNRS Paris Science Visit	Louvre	Typical French Dinner
Day 3 Sat 11th Aug	Paris	Paris Guided orientation	Champs Elysees, Montmartre	Dinner, Eiffel Tower at night
Day 4 Sun 12th Aug	Geneva	Transfer to Geneva	UN Tour Geneva Orientation	Dinner
Day 5 Mon 13th Aug	Geneva	CERN	CERN	Dinner, Geneva Orientation
Day 6 Tues 14th Aug	London	Transfer to Paris	Transfer to London	Dinner
Day 7 Weds 15th Aug	London	Olympic Tour	Olympic Village	Dinner
Day 8 Thur 16th Aug		LIYSF Registration

8 day progamme £795

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