London International Youth Science Forum

The London International Youth Science Forum (formerly the London International Youth Science Fortnight) is one of the oldest residential science conferences in the world, hosting approximately 500 students from 65 counties all over the world in London. Students interact with "experts at the top of their fields"[1][2] in a world-class program of lectures, with access to premier research centers, scientific laboratories and leading educational institutions, including Cambridge and Oxford universities.[3]

London International Youth Science Forum
LIYSF
GenreFor-profit Scientific Forum
FrequencyYearly
Location(s)Imperial College London
CountryUnited Kingdom
Inaugurated1959
Participants500
AreaLondon, United Kingdom
LeaderRichard Myhill
Patron(s)Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince Edward, Duke of Kent
People
SponsorUNESCO
Websitewww.liysf.org.uk

Participants at the forum are often winners of national or international scientific competitions, but the conference also emphasises inter-cultural communication through various social events, and in 2016 LIYSF was granted UNESCO patronage.[4]

History

The idea of a science forum that would bring together top science students from many countries was most evidently considered after World War II, when this idea was realised in the form of student exchanges between different schools and communities in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Czechoslovakia. In 1959, writing that "out of like interests the strongest interests grow", Philip Green initiated an co-ordinated programme housing all participants at the University of London.

In the next decades, the conference expanded across the globe, starting from the United States of America to Eastern Asian countries. The initial goal was to "put science into perspective and to encourage those attending to be aware of the needs of the world and what was happening in disciplines other than the one they were studying".[1]

Speakers at LIYSF include world leading scientists and policy makers. [5]

Reception

The Forum has received numerous warm receptions. David Cameron, former Prime Minister, described LIYSF as "a fantastic opportunity for young scientists from all over the world to come together... and engage in a programme designed to educate, stimulate and inspire". The Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, Irina Bokova, notes that LIYSF exhibits commendable understanding of "how science and culture go hand in hand, while sharing knowledge and experiences".[3]

Support

Support is primarily given by, amongst other organisations and groups, The European Commission,[6] the British Council, Education UK and the GREAT Campaign.[3][7][8]

See also

References
  1. "The London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) - ASDAN China 思德网—中国领先的国际素质教育平台". ASDAN China 思德网—中国领先的国际素质教育平台. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  2. "Seven students selected to attend CERN and the London Youth Science Forum" (Press release). New Zealand: the Royal Society of New Zealand - Te Apārangi. the Royal Society of New Zealand - Te Apārangi. 12 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 August 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  3. O'Kennedy, Richard (April 2016). "London Youth International Science Forum" (booklet) |chapter-format= requires |chapter-url= (help). In R. Myhill (ed.). Great Scientific Discoveries. London Youth International Science Forum in the United Kingdom. 58. M. Clark (1 ed.). London/ UK: ECE. pp. 1–34.
  4. Palí, Hubert Carrera (29 July 2016). "Jóvenes campechanos, presentes en el London International Youth Science" [Young Scientists present at [the] London International Youth Science] (Press release) (in Spanish). Mexico: La Jornada. La Jornada. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  5. "UK National Commission for UNESCO - London International Youth Science Forum takes place under UNESCO Patronage". 14 December 2018. Archived from the original on 14 December 2018.
  7. "Imperial welcomes back major international science event" (Press release). United Kingdom: Imperial College London. Imperial College London. 12 May 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  8. "UNESCO Patronage for 58th LIYSF". UNESCO NEWS. Kyiv, Ukraine. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
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