Last week, the Austrian Youth Physics Tournament took place, attracting multiple teams from Austria and Central Europe. This competition, modelled after the International Young Physicists' Tournament
(IYPT), serves as a crucial component of the selection process for the Austrian team.
During the tournament, teams of three students engage in three rounds of intense competition to accumulate points and secure a spot in the final. In this climactic showdown, the victor of the last round claims ultimate victory. Held in the Austrian town of Leoben, near Graz, the event unfolds over three days.
Participants gather on Thursday for the opening ceremony, followed by the start of the tournament on Friday. The competition culminates on Saturday with the final matches and the eagerly anticipated award ceremony. Most activities take place at Montan University Leoben, along with accommodations at the charming Hotel Kongress Leoben.
If you want to dig deeper, we recommend the website and the Facebook page of the competition:
https://aypt.at/en/
https://www.facebook.com/aypt.at
The tournament embodies the core values of the IYPT, offering participants a unique blend of scientific inquiry, camaraderie, thrill, and unforgettable experiences.
We hope to live up to the spirit of IYPT and welcome you with an astounding week of exciting physics fights and programs of all sorts. We look forward to host you in the summer in Budapest as the 37th IYPT unfolds.
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