London International Youth Science Forum

“LIYSF aims to give a deeper insight into science and its applications for the benefit of all humankind and to develop a greater understanding between young people of all nations.”

The London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) is a not-for-profit social enterprise with a rich history of empowering young science students all over the world through enrichment programs.

Established in 1959 when it was the aftermath of the Second World War, the organization was founded in Europe aiming to overcome the animosity of the war, and to bring young people from different nations together to deepen their mutual understanding of varied cultures through a common passion in science.

Held annually in London, LIYSF attracts hundreds of the world’s leading young scientists aged 16-21 years old from more than 70 participating countries, sharing a common interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

LIYSF official website: https://www.liysf.org.uk

As appointed national organizer, ASDAN China has been dedicated to coordinating LIYSF applications from students in China and organizing LIYSF China initiatives.

LIYSF Academic presidents of LIYSF

1959 – 1962	The Rt Hon Lord Nathan
1963 – 1967	Sir John Cockcroft (Nobel Laureate in Physics 1951, Former Master of Churchill College, Cambridge)
1968 – 1969	Sir Lawrence Bragg (Nobel Laureates in Physics 1915)
1970 – 1971	Dame Kathleen Lonsdale (world-renowned scientists in crystallography)
1972 – 1974	Professor Sir Joseph Rotblat (Nobel Laureates in Peace 1995)
1975 – 1979	Professor Sir Hermann Bondi (mathematician and cosmologist)
1980 – 1982	The Rt Hon Lord Ritchie Calder (Chairman of the British Peace Council)
1983 – 1986	The Rt Hon Lord Briggs (Lord Chancellor of Supreme Court of the United Kingdom)
1987 – 1989	The Rt Hon Lord Porter (president of LGA)
1990 – 1993	Sir John Meurig Thomas (winner of Queen’s Medal)
1994 – 2004	Professor Brian FG Johnson (former professor of Cambridge and University of Edinburgh)
2005 – 2017	Professor Richard O’Kennedy (vice president of Hamed Bin Khalifa University, former professor of DCU)

※Nobel Laureates are in bold fonts

Scientific Research Journey

To facilitate the high-quality students' achievements, LIYSF China cooperates with ASDAN EPQ to apply the highest standards authorized by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) in UK for coaching the participants. Opportunities are accessible for all the students, as they will study the methodology, define the topic based on their own thoughts emerged during scientific workshops, then carry out a research project. Outstanding projects will have the chance to be supervised by EPQ tutors from UK, further they will be assessed by EPQ. Qualifiers will get certificates to support their future college applications.

Professor James Rothman

Theme： Cell Biology

Professor James Rothman is the Sterling Professor of Cell Biology at Yale University, USA. He is one of the world’s most distinguished biochemists and cell biologists and received the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. He is Chair of the Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Cell Biology and Director and founder of the Yale Nanobiology Institute.

Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu

Professor Uchegbu is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience at University College London (UCL). She is also UCL’s Pro-Vice Provost for Africa and The Middle East, the Provosts’ Envoy for Race Equality and Chief Scientific Officer of Nanomerics Ltd, specialising in drug delivery solutions for poorly water-soluble drugs, peptides and nucleic acids.

Professor Ian Chapman

Professor Ian Chapman is a world leader in fusion energy. He is the current CEO of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and is also a former participant at LIYSF.

Professor Tolullah Oni

Professor Tolullah Oni is an urban epidemiologist at the Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit and a Public Health Physician Scientist at the University of Cambridge, UK. She is also a Clinical Senior Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge Global Public Health Research programme. Moreover, she is an Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa.

Dr. Ollie Folayan

Dr. Ollie Folayan is a chartered chemical engineer working in the energy industry and co-founder of the Association for Black Engineers (AFBE -UK). He is an experienced process engineer and combustion specialist with experience in the oil and energy industry.

Professor Clare Elwell

Professor Clare Elwell is the Academic President of LIYSF. She is Vice-Dean for Impact and Professor of Medical Physics in the Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering at University College London (UCL) and is also a former participant at LIYSF.

Professor Richard O’Kennedy

Professor Richard O’Kennedy is the Science Patron of LIYSF and Vice President for Research, Development, and Innovation at the Qatar Foundation. Richard is a former LIYSF President (2005-2017) and attended LIYSF in 1972 representing Ireland.

Dr Jason Nurse

We are delighted to advise that Dr Jason Nurse will lead the student debate at LIYSF. Dr Jason R C Nurse is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in the School of Computing at the University of Kent. He is also a visiting academic at the University of Oxford, visiting Fellow in Defence and Security at Cranfield Uiniversity, a professional member of the British Computer Society, a research member of Wolfson College Oxford and a member of the Security Awareness Special Interest Group (SASIG).

Professor Mark McCaughrean

Professor McCaughrean works as the Senior Scientific Advisor in the Directorate of Science & Robotic Exploration, the home for all of European Space Agency’s space science, astronomy and solar system missions. He is an infrared astrophysicist and his research focuses on the formation and evolution of stars and their planetary systems using observational studies from state-of-the-art ground and space-based telescopes.

There are around 30 students in each class, providing students opportunities to communicate with frontline scientific researchers and representatives with the same interest. LIYSF offers a variety of subjects and each course will last 10-12 class hours. Each participant can choose 2 projects.
The specialist workshops in LIYSF China will be taught by the leading scientists from Chinese Academy of Sciences and national key laboratories at top universities. Chinese students will attend workshops at top universities.

2021 LIYSF Specialist Workshops Themes (Tentative)

The State Key Laboratory

	The Deep Sea Safari Academic Support：The State Key Laboratory of Ocean Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University Major Involved：Engineering, Biology and Physics The Laboratory of Ocean Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University has successfully developed the unmanned Bathyscaphs 'The Sea Dragon' and 'The Sea Horse', 'The Walrus' - a heavy seabed ditching machine with workload of 90 tons, and 'The Eel' which can carry out the sunken ships transportation, deep-sea drilling and sampling and special pipeline installation under water. Why we need such a 'Deep sea safari'? What challenges do you face and what difficulties do you need to overcome? Explore it with the experts from the State Key Laboratory of Ocean Engineering!
	Rejuvenation Academic Support：Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, CAS Major Involved：Medical science and biology Why do we age? Can anyone be rejuvenated? Is there a clock in our cells that we can dial back or slow down? Is the tumor inevitable? In an age of aging, these fundamental questions are the focus of cell science. The experts from the Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, CAS will guide you into the world of cell science.
	The World of Microbes Academic Support：Institute Pasteur of Shanghai, CAS Major Involved：Biology Microbes are everywhere. How do we categorize them and what do they look like? Which of them are enemies and which are friends to us, under what circumstances? That's the question people have been asking ever since the French scientist Pasteur proved the existence of microbes. Experts from the Institute Pasteur of Shanghai, CAS will show you the world of microorganism and paths for tracing the origin of coronavirus.
	The Law of the Microcosm Academic Support：Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, CAS Major Involved：Physics, Engineering and Material Science Can individual photons be measured? What magical technological transformations will happen at the nanoscale? What exactly is 'graphene'? What have all of these to do with chip - the pearl on the modern science and technology crown. Some standard rules cannot apply when the system becomes extremely small. Experts from Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, CAS, will take you into the microworld.
	The Magic of Lactic Acid Bacteria Academic Support：The State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering of East China University of Science and Technology Major Involved：Biology and Chemistry A small lactic acid bacteria is a miniature reactor in which complex biochemical reactions can take place. When you feed it with milk, it produces yogurt for you. What if you put them together? Many bacteria, like lactic acid bacteria, live in the human gut. We flatulate because of them, and thanks to them, we can absorb nutrients as well. What if you create an intestinal tract? What do we get by having microbes work for us? We can find the answers through bioreactors.
	Brain's Secrets Academic Support：The State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Fudan University Major Involved: Biology and Medical Science How does our brain work? How to define 'consciousness' ? Is the 'thinking' of fruit flies and the 'thinking' of mice follow the same pattern at the neural level? Is it true that fish have only seven seconds of memory?
	The Clone Corps Academic Support：The State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, Fudan University Major Involved：Biology With the advances in technology, people who have lost a pet can now clone a new one from the animal's tissue. But some owners found that the cloned individual was different from the original one. Why was that? Can the clone army from science fiction and games become a reality one day? Is there any possibility of a radical cure for our genetic diseases? Experts from the State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering of Fudan University will share some interesting stories during the exploration in genetic engineering of human beings.

※Subject may change according to the actual situation

The State Key Laboratory

	The Deep Sea Safari Academic Support：The State Key Laboratory of Ocean Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University Major Involved：Engineering, Biology and Physics The Laboratory of Ocean Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University has successfully developed the unmanned Bathyscaphs 'The Sea Dragon' and 'The Sea Horse', 'The Walrus' - a heavy seabed ditching machine with workload of 90 tons, and 'The Eel' which can carry out the sunken ships transportation, deep-sea drilling and sampling and special pipeline installation under water. Why we need such a 'Deep sea safari'? What challenges do you face and what difficulties do you need to overcome? Explore it with the experts from the State Key Laboratory of Ocean Engineering!
	Rejuvenation Academic Support：Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, CAS Major Involved：Medical science and biology Why do we age? Can anyone be rejuvenated? Is there a clock in our cells that we can dial back or slow down? Is the tumor inevitable? In an age of aging, these fundamental questions are the focus of cell science. The experts from the Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, CAS will guide you into the world of cell science.
	The World of Microbes Academic Support：Institute Pasteur of Shanghai, CAS Major Involved：Biology Microbes are everywhere. How do we categorize them and what do they look like? Which of them are enemies and which are friends to us, under what circumstances? That's the question people have been asking ever since the French scientist Pasteur proved the existence of microbes. Experts from the Institute Pasteur of Shanghai, CAS will show you the world of microorganism and paths for tracing the origin of coronavirus.
	The Law of the Microcosm Academic Support：Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, CAS Major Involved：Physics, Engineering and Material Science Can individual photons be measured? What magical technological transformations will happen at the nanoscale? What exactly is 'graphene'? What have all of these to do with chip - the pearl on the modern science and technology crown. Some standard rules cannot apply when the system becomes extremely small. Experts from Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, CAS, will take you into the microworld.
	The Magic of Lactic Acid Bacteria Academic Support：The State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering of East China University of Science and Technology Major Involved：Biology and Chemistry A small lactic acid bacteria is a miniature reactor in which complex biochemical reactions can take place. When you feed it with milk, it produces yogurt for you. What if you put them together? Many bacteria, like lactic acid bacteria, live in the human gut. We flatulate because of them, and thanks to them, we can absorb nutrients as well. What if you create an intestinal tract? What do we get by having microbes work for us? We can find the answers through bioreactors.
	Brain's Secrets Academic Support：The State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Fudan University Major Involved: Biology and Medical Science How does our brain work? How to define 'consciousness' ? Is the 'thinking' of fruit flies and the 'thinking' of mice follow the same pattern at the neural level? Is it true that fish have only seven seconds of memory?
	The Clone Corps Academic Support：The State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, Fudan University Major Involved：Biology With the advances in technology, people who have lost a pet can now clone a new one from the animal's tissue. But some owners found that the cloned individual was different from the original one. Why was that? Can the clone army from science fiction and games become a reality one day? Is there any possibility of a radical cure for our genetic diseases? Experts from the State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering of Fudan University will share some interesting stories during the exploration in genetic engineering of human beings.

※Subject may change according to the actual situation

	微观世界法则中科院上海分院单位：微系统所学科分类：物理、工程、材料单个的光子也能被测量吗？纳米级的物质会有什么神奇的技术转变？被热炒的“石墨烯”到底是个什么东西？又有什么神奇的魔力？这一切，又与现代科技皇冠上的明珠—芯片，有什么样的关系？当世界变得极其微小的时候，我们熟悉的一些规律就不再适用了。微系统所的老师，带你走进微观世界。
	超级材料中科院上海分院单位：硅酸盐所学科分类：工程、物理陶瓷，是我们司空见惯的东西。但你能想到，一架敷设了特种陶瓷的飞机，可以仅靠太阳能，永远地飞行在云层之上吗？这就是硅酸盐研究所的老师们正在努力的课题。除了解决能源问题的太阳能电池，这里研究的特种“水泥”和“陶瓷”，还可以替代人体的骨骼，制作集成电路，以及航天器的耐磨涂层。
	激光：科幻与现实中科院上海分院单位：光学精密机械所学科分类：物理、工程《星球大战》里的光剑如果真的存在的话，它可能是什么原理？风暴士兵的激光枪，会遇到什么现实的困难？到遥远的星球去探险，又该用何种方式来和地球通信？光学精密机械所的专家，将回答所有科幻作品中，关于“光”的大量想象。
	下一代核能中科院上海分院单位：应用物理所学科分类：物理、工程地球是一颗壮年的行星，有一颗靠核能驱动的活的“心脏”。它给了地球磁场，让地球能够拥有大气，为地球上的生命抵挡从太阳来的高能粒子。那么，地球上蕴藏的核资源，能否在清洁安全的前提下解决人类的能源问题？应用物理所的老师，将带你了解，曾让人谈虎色变的核能技术，是怎样一步步越来越安全，越来越清洁的。
	分子连连看中科院上海分院单位：有机化学所学科分类：化学、生物大家都知道，青蒿素对治疗疟疾有奇效。但青蒿素只在黄花蒿的花和叶中含有，提取成本较高。有没有办法用更简单的分子来合成青蒿素呢？为什么我们吃的食品会有香味？为何有些苦，有些甜，还有些酸和辣？为什么吃巧克力会让我们感到愉悦？食物中的哪些成分影响着我们的感受？有机化学，就是一个对有机分子“搭积木”和“拆积木”的魔术。跟随有机化学所的老师，来进行一次接图游戏吧。
	吃的学问中科院上海分院单位：营养与健康所学科分类：生物、人体、医学中国正在逐步进入老龄化。一些在中国老年人中发病率特别高的疾病，如消化道癌症、代谢性疾病（包括糖尿病及肥胖）和心血管疾病，正在引起科学家的注意。为什么一些慢性病的发病率在中国老人和西方老人中有所不同呢？营养在其中起了什么作用呢？中国青少年又面临怎样的营养风险呢？营养与健康所的专家，带同学们探索这个课题。
	工作细胞中科院上海分院单位：细胞科学卓越创新中心学科分类：医学、生物为什么人会衰老？人能够返老还童吗？我们的细胞中是不是有一个可以拨慢甚至回拨的钟？肿瘤是不可避免的吗？在一个老龄化的时代，这些根本性的问题，是细胞科学关注的热点。中科院细胞科学卓越创新中心的老师，带你了解细胞科学。
	智力的阶梯中科院上海分院单位：脑科学与智能学科分类：生物、医学从脑和神经的角度来说，有哪些学习和记忆的秘诀可以适用大部分人？人类和我们灵长类亲戚的“思维“方式有什么共通之处和不同点？人们常说“相当于几岁小孩的智力”真的有道理吗？而人到了老人，又为什么会变成“老小孩”呢？神经病和精神病，是一回事吗？神经科学国家重点实验室的老师，让你用大脑的思维，重新审视你思维的大脑。
	植物魔法师中科院上海分院单位：植物生理生态研究所学科分类：生物今天的昆虫世界，与恐龙时代有极大的不同。这是与恐龙灭绝以后，新生代以来出现的植物相适应的。昆虫与植物的相爱相杀，已经在地球上持续了几亿年。1999年，中科院中国科学院上海植物生理研究所与中国科学院上海昆虫研究所合并成为植物生理生态研究所。所以，来听听这里的老师给大家讲一讲昆虫与植物的爱恨情仇吧
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	望向宇宙的眼睛中科院上海分院单位：天文台学科分类：天文、物理宇宙中有数千亿个星系，每个星系有千亿级的恒星。这些知识，我们是怎么知道的？近年来连续发射的天文卫星和地面望远镜，都分别用来执行什么天文观测任务？大城市的污染这么严重，还能看到什么样的星空？上海天文台的老师，带你把目前超越凡俗，投向无垠的宇宙。
	显微镜下的动物园中科院上海分院单位：巴斯德所学科分类：生物无处不在的微生物，它们都有哪些种类，长什么样？其中哪些是敌，哪些是友？什么情况下是敌，什么情况下是友？自从法国科学家巴斯德证明微生物的存在以来，人们一直在问这样的问题。上海巴斯德研究所的老师们，将向你讲述微生物的另类世界，以及新冠病毒溯源的曲折经过。
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新冠病毒的“冠”是什么？

教育部重点实验室：医学分子病毒学复旦大学

学科分类：生物

为什么新冠病毒的传染力这么强？这和它的“冠”有什么关系？人类又是用什么方法对抗这些病毒的？复旦大学医学分子病毒学的老师带你对抗危险的敌人。

驶入深蓝

教育部重点实验室：海洋地质同济大学、彩虹鱼

学科分类：工程、物理、地质、生物

直到今天，人们对海底深渊的认识还非常粗浅。到过马利亚纳海沟的人，比上过月球的人还少。但深渊是那么迷人，吸引着人们前去探索。深渊里不仅它的富饶，它的神秘，它那冒着浓烟的“黑烟囱”在生命起源中的重大意义，和它在地球板块形成和运动过程中的特殊作用

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	定制人体零件上科院单位：上海组织工程研究中心我们能够打印一个器官吗？我们可以用猪的心脏代替我们的心脏吗？或者在老鼠身上培养一只耳朵？随意更换零件的时代还有多远？
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	在南极看黑洞天文、物理很多人想不到，南极，是地球上最接近太空的观测地点，漫长的极夜，也是地球上最好的观测时间。在中国内陆冰盖最高点冰穹A地区附近昆仑站建设的望远镜，已经为我们揭开了不少宇宙的奥秘。听上海极地中心的天文学家为您讲解南极那些事。（可以搞一个现场拆装赤道仪、望远镜及校准的活动）
	水下有个森林上海环境科学院生物环境让每个人都可以做15分钟科学家。这就是公民科学项目正在做的事情。西湖边的松鼠，小区里的鸣虫和青蛙，苏州河里的蜻蜓幼虫，都是一个普通公民可以参与科学研究的机会。这些普通人收集的数据，能够帮助专业的科技人员做出正确的决策。让我们跟着环境科学院老师，来做一次实地观测和研究吧。(有小的水域如池塘、湿地等都可以做)
	科学家怎么看世界复旦大学科学哲学逻辑学哲学数学很多我们熟悉的话，仔细一想，似乎不那么“科学”。比如“瘦死的骆驼比马大”和“拔了毛的凤凰不如鸡”，“青出于蓝而胜于蓝”和“姜还是老的辣”。那科学研究也会出现这种情况吗？到底什么是科学的思维模式呢？再进一步，什么才是真正的问题？科学哲学老师，将带你进行一次烧脑的思维训练，重温一次两千年来科学家们困扰过的问题。
	科学争论中的讨论规则上海政法科学伦理社会技术是中立的吗？当我们把技术应用到人类自身时，这个问题就变得非常尖锐。面对全球的人口膨胀，我们该不该干预人类的生育？应该如何干预？该不该限制流动？城市大小应该人为限制吗？如何保障过程中不同利益方的利益？如何通过合适的程序达到一种正当的均衡？让我们通过一些处理人口膨胀中技术运用和政策制订的案例，来体验科技实施中决策产生的流程。（先讲议事规则程序，后用相关案例训练）
	城市，野生动物的新家上海自然博物馆生物你能相信吗，上海这样的国际都市里，居然生活着各种各样的野生动物。小区里的貉和鼬，池塘里的蛙，郊野公园里的獐，还有到处可见的野生鸟类。让上海自然博物馆的老师，手把手教你认识“生物多样性的指示物种”，从此摆脱“看什么鸟都是麻雀”的小白标签。
	种子与转基因复旦大学卢宝荣老师转基因问题被广泛地讨论。其中一个焦点就是：你怎么知道没有不良副作用？是啊，有或没有，在科学上应该如何定义呢？这个问题，也曾经长期困扰着前辈的科学家。让我们听一听老师讲述整个转基因科学发展的历程，然后自己在操练中体会科学判据的意义吧。
	地下深处的彩虹上海矿物化石研究会，上海地质学会博物学，是现代科学的一个重要起源。它的发展，得益于大航海时代开始后，欧洲贵族们的收藏传统。随着交通的发达和分工的专业，今天的博物学发展，门槛已经大大降低。不需要亲自去世界各地采集标本，你也能进入博物学的大门。上海矿物化石研究会的老师，将带你分辨陨石、修复化石、触摸美丽的矿物晶体。

※课题主题会根据实际情况有变动

In LIYSF, each participant will have the access to the cutting-edge scientific theories, discuss with researchers in a certain field, visit different research institutions, and meet with peers to exchange ideas. We hope that every participant can translate what he/she has learned into academic output and finally distill it into scientific achievements. LIYSF has established a strategic partnership with ASDAN China, using the academic standards of EPQ – the highest research learning standards in the UK to help students complete the LIYSF research journey.

*ASDAN is one of the six qualified examination bureaus approved by Ofqual to carry out EPQ certification worldwide

The Coaching for Scientific Journey
Students in the LIYSF scientific research journey will be guided by excellent Chinese researchers. They will choose their interest field and find their science tutors, then receive one-to-one guidance for topic selection and experimental guidance, etc. Finally, Great achievements will be produced by their researches.

Scientific Research Exhibition
After nearly two weeks of theory learning, it's time to demonstrate your personal research! Students will confidently express their scientific assumptions to the tutors and judges in front of their display booth. Outstanding students will be invited to attend the "Youth Speech" in the closing ceremony, bringing their project to a further level.

2021 LIYSF Research Bazaar & Youth Presentation

Looking For the Next Generation of Scientist

The Research Bazaar is an important tradition of LIYSF, aiming at inspiring the next generation of scientists, offering more opportunities for participants to present their research ideas and discoveries, and have in-depth exchanges with front-line researchers as well as other participants. Therefore, the annual research bazaar is particularly popular among participants. In order to further improve the quality of their output and offer a real research experience, LIYSF China integrates EPQ's research learning certification standards. The outstanding students in the Research Bazaar will be eligible for further EPQ certification.

Many expert judges will be invited to the Research Bazaar for evaluation and guidance, and excellent works will be selected for display and awards in in the youth presentation.

Social and culture event is an important part of LIYSF. It is hoped that students can build up solid friendships based on common interest in science during their 13-day in-depth interaction so that a variety of social activities are organized every year. We believe that different cities and schools shall not be the barrier for their future interaction as LIYSF may become the starting point for students to study in the same university even the same major, engage in the same scientific activities or exchange ideas about a research project. Just as LIYSF stated: Out of Like Interests the Strongest Friendships Grow.

Albania	Czech Repulic	Indonisia	Malta	Russia	Tanzania
Argentina	Denmark	Iran	Mexico	Rwanda	Thiland
Austrilia	Egypt	Irland	Holland	Malaysia	Tunisia
Austria	UK	Isreal	NewZealand	Singapore	Turkey
Belgium	Estonia	Italy	Nigeria	Slovakia	UAE
Brazil	France	Jamaica	Norway	South Africa	Ukraine
Canada	Georgia	Japan	Oman	Korea	USA
Chile	Germany	Jordan	Pakistan	Spain	Vietnam
China	Guernsey	Kenya	Philippines	Sri Lanka	Zimbabwe
Columbia	Rumania	Lithuania	Poland	Sweden	Cyprus
Croatia	Hungary	Luxembourg	Qatar	Switzerland	India

Words fail me as I try to begin describing my experiences at LIYSF. In short, it was magical; a microcosm of the future as envisioned by pioneering scientists. Yet, it was so much more. The well-chosen lectures and ensuing discussions created a wonderfully thought-provoking atmosphere that dramatically impacted how I think about several important issues. The visits to research institutes bestowed unique opportunities to gain new insights into the frontiers or science. Lastly, the people I met inspired me like none had before and became a part of me that I will cherish forever.

Kevin Lee

USA

This forum provides us with abundant and cutting edge topics which taught by professionals in corresponding fields. They not only introduced the current status but also the direction of the science. Besides, their logic also benefited me a lot. The forum rebuilt my attitude and ideas about science, and also opened a door for me to enter the world of science.

Wenzhong Hu

The Affiliated High School of Peking University

I learned quite a lot in LIYSF and noticed the area I could improve. After attending many lectures and sharing from leading scientists, I found my own direction of future study, and learned how to communicate with others. These help me make some detailed plans for my 2nd year high school life.

Xiaochuan Zhu

Shanghai Guanghua College (PUDONG)

In 2013, we sent a student and she has now progressed on to Somerville College at Oxford University to study Physics. We certainly feel that her experience at LIYSF played a big part in her successful application.

Nigel Pattinson

President of Ullswater Community College, UK

In LIYSF, we participated in public lectures given by distinguished professors and researchers. I have learned applications, future challenges and implications of different science in our life. This event also provided very valuable knowledge and the opportunity to improve my communication skills. I made friends from different countries who are interested in science as well.

Junnan Yu

The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China

What LIYSF brought me was the academic knowledge, where I got the access to many scientific fields , some of which I have never heard before. It helped me specify my future study plans. Moreover, I got the chance to know cultures, lifestyles and educational systems in many countries. Meeting so many people from different fields, listening to the wonderful lectures and communicating with peers who are passionate for sciences are impossible if only staying at school.

Ming Zhang

Huafu international

I had an interview for a PhD placement and all they wanted to ask about from my CV was my experience at LIYSF. They called me back later on and told me I had the placement!.

Sorcha Ní Mhairtín

Ireland

I realised the real aim of LIYSF is to share visions and ideas and gain a better understanding of how science can benefit us all. The Lectures were highly captivating with such animated presentations. I found the discussion sessions most enjoyable as we were given a chance to indvidually express our views, analyse situations and consider others' points of views. One major change that LIYSF made in my life is my career choice. All my life I ‘thought’ I wanted to do Medicine, but for the first time I was exposed to so many opportunities and choices in the field of science.

Fatima Surriya Haq

South Africa

The most valuable point of LIYSF is to gather people from different countries who have common interest in science together. Such communication brings me many international friends who have the same passion for science as I do.

Chihui Shao

Shanghai Pinghe Bilingual School

What I learned in LIYSF is the ability to attend high-level academic activities. I do not panic when giving presentations in front of my teachers and classmates, but this may not be the case for foreigners, especially the experts. Accent and terminology made it difficult for me to communicate. LIYSF provide such a rare opportunity to improve myself though the ability I acquired at school is enough for me to handle events.

Haoyang Zou

Shanghai World Foreign Language Academy

Half a month is not a short time, but it’s enough to meet friends from around the world, visit the places of interest in London, know many novel scientific fields, and have a face-to-face communication with leading scientists, which I dare not even dream of. But it is not a long time either since I still have no time to be bored with fish and chips, to hang out with friends at Hyde park, to fill my notebook with knowledge, it is time to say goodbye. LIYSF did not only widen my horizon in academic, but also in social events. Richard Myhill told us that he cannot summarize what we will experience here, but it is not important, as we will understand what LIYSF means for us after two weeks. I really appreciate my school for offering me the opportunity to attend such a forum, which enlightened the most beautiful time in my life.

Huixian Yang

Nanjing Foreign Language School

63rd London International Youth Science Forum

（China）

Time：28th July-5th Aug 2022 (9 days） Site：Shanghai

Science Technology Forum for Students from More Than 70 Countries

Participation of 10+ Nobel Laureates and Leading Scientists

Frontier Science Themed Workshops, Face-to-Face Q&A with Experts & Scholars

The First Overseas Forum in 62 years Held in China

LIYSF Introduction

LIYSF Official Partners

Introduction of LIYSF Academic Presidents

LIYSF LIYSF Royal Patron

HRH THE PRINCESS ROYAL

LIYSF LIYSF Academic President（2018 to present）

PROFESSOR CLARE ELWELL

LIYSF LIYSF Academic President（2018 to present）

PROFESSOR CLARE ELWELL

LIYSF Academic presidents of LIYSF

Why LIYSF?

LIYSF Scientific Journey

Lectures from World Leading Scientists

Themed Scientific Workshop

Scientific Research Journey

Exhibition of Personal Scientific Achievements

Social Interaction for Science Lovers

2022 LIYSF Principal Lectures

Professor James Rothman

Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu

Professor Ian Chapman

Professor Tolullah Oni

Dr. Ollie Folayan

Professor Clare Elwell

Professor Richard O’Kennedy

Dr Jason Nurse

Professor Mark McCaughrean

2021 LIYSF Specialist Workshops

2021 LIYSF Specialist Workshops Themes (Tentative)

2021 LIYSF Research Journey

TOUCH THE UNTOUCHED

Topic Selection

The influential scientific innovations in human history often start with a flash of thought; topic selection is the first stop of research. Students will follow the tutor to open the door of science and then choose the research topic.

Academic Investigation

The successes and failures of predecessors have paved the road for modern science. On the second stop of the research journey, participants will carry out in-depth academic investigation according to their topic, then analyze and summarize the literatures to study the previous cases.

Experiment design

Turning ideas into reality is one of the great challenges in research. Based on their own topics, students will conduct as many primary research or simulations as possible, then draft the experiments design, discuss the feasibility of the project with their tutors.

Hypothesis Testing

Scientists are known for their rigor. In the fourth stop of the research journey, participants will learn to use analytical methods such as sampling and hypothesis testing to challenge their own experiment design to gradually improve the scientific research project.

Achievement Presentation

Students are provided the opportunity to prepare the exhibition in advance, and make personalized layout for their project demonstration. They will fully practice for the oral presentation of the opening report and prepare for questions from the judges and audience.

2021 LIYSF Research Bazaar & Youth Presentation

2021 LIYSF Research Bazaar & Youth Presentation

2021 LIYSF Social Events

Scientific Visits

Chemical Show

Talent Show

Student Party

2022 LIYSF China Schedule

What do you get from LIYSF 2022?

LIYSF LIYSF Certificate of Completion

ASDAN Research Award

LIYSFLIYSF Scientific Reports Excellent reports will be rewarded and included to LIYSF China Science Journal

LIYSF Participating Countries

LIYSF Alumni

Previous LIYSF Participants Testimonials

Kevin Lee

Wenzhong Hu

Xiaochuan Zhu

Nigel Pattinson

Junnan Yu

Ming Zhang

Sorcha Ní Mhairtín

Fatima Surriya Haq

Chihui Shao

Haoyang Zou

Huixian Yang

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