IYM Online Programme
Applications for our 2025 online programme will open later this year
IYM Online 2025
IYM Online 2025 is open to young women in Years 11 and 12 from all over New Zealand. Delivered entirely online, participants are exposed to the wide range of research and career opportunities available in STEMM through our engaging and interactive programme.
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Key Dates for 2025
Programme dates will be announced shortly
Applications open: 1 November 2023
Applications close: 28 March 2024
Programme dates: 15 - 19 April 2024
Programme Information
IYM Online 2025 with Chorus will take place in the April 2025 school holidays over four half-day weekday sessions. Programme dates will be announced shortly. There are 100 places available for Year 11 and 12 young women from all over New Zealand.
Although delivered entirely online, IYM Online 2025 with Chorus will be an interactive and engaging experience featuring:
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Virtual tours of laboratories and other spaces in universities, Crown Research Institutes and businesses.
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Inspiring career panels led by women working in STEMM.
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Interactive sessions where researchers and innovators showcase their research and work.
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Hands-on sessions, team-building and networking sessions using digital technology.
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An Innovation Challenge where participants work in teams led by an industry expert mentor.
Some of the IYM Online with Chorus 2024 highlights were:
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Innovation Challenge where student teams designed and pitched innovative renewable energy solutions to industry judges.
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Fascinating stories behind the science of sticky from scientist turned storyteller Laurie Winkless, always a highlight of the week!
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A taste of a day in the life of medical staff working across University of Otago's Wellington campus.
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An awesome interactive demo and coding session with Lola from Hot Girls Code.
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The out of this world career journey of astrobiologist Haritina Mogosanu, from the Spaceward Bound programme - inspiring the next generation of space scientists.
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Weaving together western science and mātauranga Māori to treat people living with neurodegenerative disorders with Dr Louise Parr Brownlie.
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Inspiring speakers and panel discussions from NIWA, Independent Research Association New Zealand and more...
Programme structure
IYM Online 2025 will be delivered entirely online via Zoom and Google Classroom over four half-day sessions. These are likely to take place from 10.00am – 2.00pm each day. Our goal is for all participants to take part in each of the sessions but all will be recorded so anyone who is unable to, will be able to view them in their own time.
How to apply
Programme dates will be announced shortly
Applicants can apply online through our website. To ensure fair representation from high schools across New Zealand, we will admit the first three applicants from each school to the programme. The rest of the applicants from that school will be placed on a waiting list.
There is a small $30 GST inclusive participation fee for IYM Online 2024 with Chorus.
To gain the most benefit from the programme, participants will require a home internet connection and a laptop or computer.
It has been a wonderful experience, and I have loved every second of it. The sessions were inspirational and incredibly informative, and have left me with so many career aspects to think about.
Sophie, Scots College
IYM Online 2024
I've been greatly encouraged and inspired to pursue studying medicine in future. I never fully considered that option because I didn't think I would be able to do it. IYM has given me the confidence to pursue that interest.
Trudy, Wellington Girls' College
IYM Online 2024
