British Science Association
Creating a future where science is more relevant, representative, and connected to society.
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#BSF25 | Liverpool | 10-14 Sept 2025
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- What's in our water and should we be worried? Can we build an 'animal internet'? How can TB be eradicated? And is online gaming affecting what you eat? 🎤 We're excited to announce this year's British Science Festival #BSF25 Award Lecturers! 💡>> www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/british...
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View full threadAnd more from University of Warwick on their Award Lecturer Dr Alex Baker! Alex's research focuses on therapeutics and diagnosis for neglected tropical diseases. At #BSF25 he'll look at the significance of snake venom and synthetic antibodies for global health: warwick.ac.uk/news/pressre...
- Here's one of our #BSF25 partners, @liverpooluni.bsky.social, with more on their Award Lecturer Dr Rebecca Evans. In her lecture, Rebecca will explore how brands on videogame platforms are targeting young people with ads for foods high in fat, sugar and salt: www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/new...
- Here's more from the University of Birmingham on their #BSF25 Award Lecturer Dr Katie Reilly - Katie will be delivering the Environmental Sciences Lecture, focusing on the critical issue of sewage in our seas and rivers, and the actions needed to tackle it: www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/br...
- “Be curious yourself, and ask your own questions along the way: learn together with your child." Check out this BBC Bitesize feature on home education science teaching, which includes advice from our Head of Education Maria Rossini and links to some great resources: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/art...
- Global Action Plan's letter now has 750+ signatories, including our CEO Hannah Russell on behalf of the BSA. It’s crucial that action is taken to equip young people with the knowledge and skills to make sense of and confront the climate crisis: www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/british...
- Check our new blog about 10-year-old Poppy, an exceptional pupil at Blackpool Gateway Academy who earned a Gold CREST Award! She researched how important local science museums are to young people developing aspirations of a #STEM career. www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/educati...
- This blog is a two-parter! In the second instalment, we share tips from Poppy on doing #CRESTAwards (have fun with it!), and her mum Natasha on supporting a child (let them ask questions and look up answers together). www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/educati... @chriswebbmp.bsky.social
- 📢 Today we've published a new report on behalf of the @stemdandiappg.bsky.social which explores the most effective approaches to progressing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and improving representation in the #STEM workforce >> www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/briefin...
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View full threadIn the current challenging climate for developing EDI strategies, it's vital that evidence on the benefits to ALL – employees, employers, and wider society – continues to be heard, and discussion on challenges and plans to overcome these are had >> www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/briefin...
- And finally: the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM is new to BlueSky! The BSA acts as the APPG's secretariat. Follow the APPG on @stemdandiappg.bsky.social for briefings, blogs, EDI in STEM news and more. Also now on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/app...
- Our briefing is based on a series of interviews with EDI leads and Human Resources departments at 14 universities and science, technology, engineering and maths organisations. We've looked at the current lack of diversity and skills shortages and then identified areas where action is needed.
- Introducing our brand-new Smashing Stereotypes discussion pack for 2025! 🎉 Crafted to assist educators, parents, and individuals interested in exploring STEM jobs, you can share the #SmashingStereotypes 2025 campaign with the people around you. www.britishscienceweek.org/smashing-ste...
- Serving from 1967-68, Dame Kathleen Lonsdale was also the first woman president of the BSA (back when we were the British Association for the Advancement of Science!) >>
- Read a new blog by our Head of Education, Maria Rossini, in Teaching Times for her tips on how we can encourage all children with an interest in #STEM to see themselves as future scientists. From relatable role models to letting students take the lead 💪. www.teachingtimes.com/creating-a-h...
- As Secretariat for the APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM we'll be hosting a series of blogs on the group's focus areas. Here's Afro-Caribbean Commercial Science Network founder Daniel Similaki on the challenges and benefits of EDI strategies: www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/the-bir...
- Great points made in today's Guardian on how and why diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives make for better scientists and better science. Check out our recent blog, from last week's APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM event, for more: www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/action-...
- Glad that the Guardian picked up our report on diversity in science for a shorter oped :) www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- Explore the power of community engaged research. We've published essays amplifying voices often left out of traditional research, created with fantastic communities & organisations, sponsored by UKRI. #CreatingKnowledgeTogether Read here: www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/creatin...
- At last week's APPG on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM event, leaders in business, policy and higher ed discussed EDI strategies in the STEM sector: Why? How? What is trying to be achieved? How can it be measured? Our blog covers the conversation: www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/action-...
- 🚨Last chance to apply! The Head of Policy & Public Affairs role closes at midnight tonight! 📍 London-based with agile working 💼 £45,448 – £55,744 📅 FT, permanent Apply now before midnight! www.britishscienceassociation.org/head-of-poli...
- It’s #NeurodiversityAwarenessWeek and neurodivergent individuals remain underrepresented in STEM. Last year, we spoke to André Skepple, CEO of FullSpektrum, about being neurodivergent with #ADHD in STEM. Read below! www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/celebra...
- 📢 Join us for a day of discussions on the impact & future of community-engaged research. 📅 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 📍 The Priory Rooms, Birmingham ⏰ 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM We have 15 spots left! RSVP by Fri, 21 Mar. #CommunityResearch Register now! eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-k...
- It's a lovely day in Westminster and we're at the APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM, chaired by Samantha Niblett MP. Today's event, led by Baroness Brown of Cambridge, is a panel discussion on EDI strategies in STEM. Thank you to our panellists! Highlights to come soon on the BSA blog.
- Our panel today, chaired by Karen Blake, former co-CEO, Tech Talent Charter: Samantha Niblett MP, Dr Adam Vasco, Director of D&I, Uni. Wolverhampton, Nisha Marwaha, Director of People Relations and DEI, Virgin Media O2; and Dr Roni Savage, Chief Executive and Founder, Jomas Associates.
- Thank you to everyone who has taken part in #BSW25 - the 31st #BritishScienceWeek! We've loved seeing what you've been up to. In a new blog, BSA President Prof Kevin Fenton reflects on our annual celebration of science, research and innovation: www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/british...
- Our 2021-22 BSA President, Dr Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, is this year's RI Christmas Lecturer! We're looking forward to it... and to tomorrow's #BSW25 RI event 'The greatest science demos of all time!'. It's sold out but you can still book to watch online: www.rigb.org/whats-on/liv...
- The secret's out! 🚀 The 2025 Christmas Lectures, supported by CGI, will be presented by Dr Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and will be about outer space and all the scientific wonders beyond planet Earth. We can't wait until December! Find out more: rigb.org/christmas-lectures
- This #BSW25 we're excited to announce two new trustees have joined BSA Council! Welcome Dr Rachel Williams @sciwithrach.bsky.social & Professor Turi King @turiking.bsky.social, brilliant scientists committed to public communication and engagement: www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/british...
- Meet Andre Skepple, the visionary CEO and founder of FullSpektrum! His app tackles learning difficulties and diverse learning styles in education, drawing inspiration from his own experiences. #SmashingStereotypes #BSW25 Read his story below! www.britishscienceweek.org/smashing-ste...
- 👏Great news! Our #SmashingStereotypes scientist Dr. Sophie Meekings is featured in The Yorkshire Post. A deaf neuroscientist, she studies how the brain processes conversation. #BSW25 Read her brilliant news piece below! www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/...
- Meet Nile Henry, the driving force behind The Blair Project. As CEO and founder, he teaches young people about motorsports with STEM education. From product design to go-karting, he's breaking down barriers in STEM. #SmashingStereotypes #BSW25 Watch here! youtube.com/watch?v=EABm...
- Meet Tendai Taruvinga, an entrepreneur who blends his civil engineering background with his passion for food. He founded Veafy, a plant-based African meal prep business, proving STEM skills are essential everywhere, especially in the kitchen! #SmashingStereotypes #BSW25 youtu.be/Jlw3SCL2IB8
- Before meeting with our CEO Hannah Russell today, our visitors used #BSW25 to share letters with Ministers explaining why science is important to them, to the future and for society in general. A fantastic initiative, thank you Great Shout Out for Science! #GSSfS2025 #GSSfSShoutOut
- And speaking of our #BSW25 event with @ri-science.bsky.social: it is SOLD OUT. Didn't get a seat to watch the greatest science demos of all time this Saturday? The RI will be running a livestream on YouTube! Get all the details and book your online tickets here: www.rigb.org/whats-on/liv...
- From Colliderfest in Hull to the Southampton Science and Engineering Festival, Science Lates in Glasgow to The Greatest Science Demos of All Time! @ri-science.bsky.social, London... There's a LOT happening across the UK this #BritishScienceWeek #BSW25! >> www.britishscienceweek.org/whats-on/
- From Colliderfest in Hull to the Southampton Science and Engineering Festival, Science Lates in Glasgow to The Greatest Science Demos of All Time! @ri-science.bsky.social, London... There's a LOT happening across the UK this #BritishScienceWeek #BSW25! >> www.britishscienceweek.org/whats-on/
- Meet Dr. Sophie Meekings, a speech neuroscientist studying what happens in your brain during a conversation. Despite growing up deaf and not taking science A-Levels, Sophie’s passion for language led her to a PhD in neuroscience. #SmashingStereotypes #BSW25 youtube.com/watch?v=YwGr...
- Meet Pearl Ayem. Her journey from exploring nature to studying atmospheric science led her to climate modelling. She’s dedicated to understanding how human actions impact the planet. #SmashingStereotypes #BSW25 www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8XI...
- Meet Dr Nic Bonne from University of Portsmouth, a vision impaired astronomer whose passion for all things astronomy stems from trips stargazing as a child. #BSW25 He's making astronomy accessible to all. 🌃 #SmashingStereotypes #BSW25 youtube.com/watch?v=SUAk...
- Now in its 6th year, our #SmashingStereotypes campaign for #BSW25 is back! We're spotlighting remarkable individuals in diverse STEM careers who are breaking barriers -because there's no 'typical' path to STEM success! Read the full story! www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/bringin...
- It's our sixth year running the #SmashingStereotypes campaign and we can't wait to share it with you! ✨ We want to inspire you and change perceptions of working in #STEM for #BritishScienceWeek. Can you guess who our profiles are and what they do? Launching tomorrow! 🥼
- Through a #BritishScienceWeek #BSW25 survey we asked 2,000 UK adults for their views on science research and education. 👍🏻 65% agreed that a good science education system can help prevent the spread of misinformation: www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/science...
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View full threadBut there is still work to be done! 😔 50% of people who took the survey, conducted by Opinium, agreed with the statement that ‘science and research are too difficult to understand for most people’. At the BSA, we want EVERYONE to feel engaged and involved in science #BSW25
- Our CEO Hannah Russell says: "Every step made by the science and research sector toward diversifying and including underrepresented voices in science, is a move forward." We're looking forward to hearing about your #BSW25 activities - please use the hashtag! www.britishscienceweek.org
- 🔬 73% of adults believe that a good science education is vital for young people’s future job prospects and their daily lives. 📈 81% believe that science and research make a valuable contribution to society, and 77% agree that science and research is good for the country’s economy. #BSW25
- The Public Attitudes to Science survey is BACK. We're working with @ukri.org and @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social to launch the first PAS since the Covid-19 pandemic. The BSA will be analysing and communicating results later this year: www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/launchi...
- PAS produces representative evidence of public opinion that policymakers and the science community use to support decisions about science - from AI to health to climate - and ensures diverse voices are heard. Read more in our new blog: www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/where-n...
- We're looking for a new Head of Policy & Public Affairs! It's a key strategic role leading our policy and advocacy activities, incl. For Thought, Future Forum, and our secretariat to the APPG for Diversity & Inclusion in STEM. Closes 20 March: www.britishscienceassociation.org/head-of-poli...
- A warm welcome to Professor Sir Ian Chapman! Sir Ian has been appointed CEO at UKRI, one of the BSA's two lead strategic partners. Our CEO Hannah Russell's comment can be found on our website: www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/british...
- Thanks for sharing @rsc-eic.bsky.social! Check out the RSC's resources ('Be a desert island survivor' and 'Evaporation in action'), plus lots more, in our British Science Week #BSW25 activity packs. Available to download for your classes and groups >> www.britishscienceweek.org/activity-pac...
- 📣 Big news from The Ideas Fund 📣 Today we're announcing that 13 projects are set to receive total grants of £1.73m to continue and extend their work, alongside researchers, in improving the mental wellbeing of local communities: www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/the-ide...
- On 15 March, we’re teaming up with @ri-science.bsky.social to mark this year's #BSW25 AND celebrate the 200th anniversary of the RI’s Christmas Lectures with... The greatest science demos of all time! Flames, bangs, lots of WOWs, guaranteed 💥💡 Book now (£5): www.rigb.org/whats-on/gre...
