When Kathleen Wisbey went to the NYSF in 2014, she was the first person from her school – St Michael’s Collegiate in Hobart – to ever be selected to attend the program. At that time, science wasn’t necessarily a popular choice, “… so to apply for the NYSF was daunting for sure,” says Kathleen. “But… Read more
Our planning for the NYSF Year 12 program is ahead of schedule. We are expecting nearly 600 young people from across Australia in January, within our Canberra and Brisbane sessions. It has been very exciting to be able to scale this program with the support of our Brisbane host, the University of Queensland. We are… Read more
Here is an update from our partners at Monash University: With one of the most flexible Science degrees in Australia, you’ll have the ability to choose the subjects you’re interested in and start thinking about Science in new and exciting ways. Come and meet us at our Change of Preference event on Monday 18 December… Read more
From Monday 25th to Friday 29th September, Adelaide saw cosmonauts from Russia, science educators from America, space entrepreneurs from New Zealand, and a geeky kid from Perth come together to experience the 2017 International Astronautical Congress (IAC). It was truly one of the most inspiring events I’ve been to and the best thing I’ve seen… Read more
OP Advice Night – December 18th OP Results Advice Night is the perfect opportunity to discuss study options at UQ after you receive your OP. Learn more about entry requirements and get personalised advice on pathways into your ideal program. Take a tour of the St Lucia campus or attend one of the many seminars… Read more
Each year, September to November marks the season for Governors’ Receptions in the NYSF calendar. With almost 600 participants selected to attend the NYSF Year 12 Program next January, this meant a significant proportion had the opportunity to attend in their local state, to honour and celebrate their achievements of being selected, along with the… Read more
ANU graduates have been ranked Australia’s most employable graduates and are among the most sought after employees worldwide. The latest Global Employability University ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia’s top university for getting a job for the fifth consecutive year. ANU is a world-leading university in Australia’s capital city, Canberra,… Read more
COURSE INFORMATION DAY Course Information Day is a great opportunity to hear first-hand what STEM related opportunities exist at the University of Melbourne. The event will run on Monday 18 December, where you can ask questions about our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics courses and have a tour of our campus and residential colleges. The… Read more
ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity supplying emergency aid to people affected by disaster worldwide. In partnership with Rotary, aid is generally supplied as a ShelterBox or ShelterKit that contains essential items that assist in turning shelter into a home. In January 2017, NYSF raised over $1000 in January through the sale of snacks… Read more
NYSF 2001 Alumna Kat Jackson (formerly Kathryn Campbell) tells us about her journey from a small rural town in Central Victoria to working on motorway projects in Auckland, New Zealand. Nobody in my family had ever been awarded a degree, and few graduates from my high school went to university. My parents were very supportive… Read more