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61st LIYSF 2019

Why the need for virtual STEM summer schools?

Authored by LIYSF
Posted: Tue, 02/16/2021 - 6:32am

Even in the post COVID19 world, virtual STEM summer schools would play an important role. Here we discuss some of the advantages of conducting these camps virtually.

Summer Schools and their Benefits

In this connected era, more and more parents, teachers, schools as well as young students all over the world are realising the pros of attending a high-quality summer programme in both the US and the UK. But there are still several who are often unaware of the incredible benefits of these programmes and end up being at a major disadvantage when compared to their peers.

The...

61st LIYSF 2019

62nd Hybrid LIYSF STEM programme

Event Date: 
28/07/2021 - 10:00am to 11/08/2021 - 10:00pm
Venue: 
The University Imperial College & Royal Geographical Society, London

62nd LONDON INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM (LIYSF) The annual London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) is a two-week residential course hosted at the renowned research university Imperial College London. Our aim is to unite outstanding talent from all nations and provide a deeper insight into science and its applications for the benefit of all mankind. Speakers already confirmed include prestigious scientists, including; Nobel Prize winner Professor James Rothman, Professor Dame Julia King, Professor Martin Rees, Professor Fiona Watt, Professor Saiful Islam and LIYSF President,...

Pint of Science

Event Date: 
20/05/2019 - 7:00pm to 22/05/2019 - 9:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter

<p>Running from the 20th-22nd of May the international, three-day Pint of Science festival will see thousands of scientists simultaneously bringing their research out of the lab to share with the public in over 300 cities across 24 countries. Founded seven years ago by two UK researchers, the festival brings a unique line up of talks, demonstrations and live experiments to the nation’s favourite locals. New for 2019 is the festival theme “What Next?” – we’ll be posing this critical question to researchers working across a huge range of scientific disciplines.</p>

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Open talk with Sir Paul Nurse

Event Date: 
29/05/2014 - 5:30pm to 7:15pm
Venue: 
The University of Exeter - Alumni Auditorium

All are welcome to attend this open talk by Sir Paul Nurse, President of the Royal Society and Nobel Laureate.

Three of the great ideas of biology are the gene theory; the theory of evolution by natural selection; and the proposal that the cell is the fundamental unit of all life.

When considering the question of 'what is life?' these ideas come together. The special way in which cells reproduce provides the conditions for natural selection to take place, allowing living organisms to evolve.

A fourth idea of biology is that the organisation of chemistry within the...

Westgate Science Club Festival open evening

Event Date: 
29/11/2013 - 6:30pm
Venue: 
Westgate Church building, Bartholomew Street West, Exeter EX4 3AJ

Westgate Science Club Festival Open Evening. For all ages - recommended 7 years plus.

Lots of interactive displays and demonstrations by the leaders and the children themselves. Doors open 6.30 pm.

Main presentations start 7.15 pm until approx 9 pm.

A touch of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

www.westgatescienceclub.org.uk

Westgate Science Club runs from September through to Easter for primary school children 7 years plus. Making science cool for kids.

Entry free

Crisp Professional Development support two local charities

Training, coaching and leadership development business Crisp Professional Development has nominated two local charities to support throughout 2013. For each person booked onto their open course programme during 2013, Crisp will make a donation to Exeter-based charities Devon Air Ambulance Trust and Exeter Leukaemia Fund.

Heléna Holt, Chief Executive of Devon Air Ambulance Trust (‘DAAT’), the charity that is tasked to raise in the region of £4.5 million each year, to fund two emergency Air Ambulances in the county of Devon said “We are delighted to be working in partnership with...