The British Science Association, founders of the British Science Festival, have announced the programme for their annual celebration of science, running in Southampton from Wednesday 16 – Sunday 20 September 2026, in partnership with the University of Southampton. Read more
The British Science Association has welcomed the announcement of a new Government charter aiming to deliver paid family leave, flexible working and tougher action on workplace harassment for women working in research. Read more
The British Science Association has announced Regius Professor of Computer Science at the University of Southampton, Dame Wendy Hall, as its new President for 2026-27. Read more
The British Science Association has announced the Scientific Section Presidents for the 2026 British Science Festival, which takes place from 16-20 September in Southampton, hosted by the University of Southampton. Read more
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Professor Dame Wendy Hall DBE FREng FRS, Regius Professor of Computer Science at the University of Southampton, has received one of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s most prestigious awards. Dame Wendy is the British Science Association’s honorary President for 2026-27. Read more
Britain and the world’s best loved naturalist, former British Science Association President and Honorary Fellow, Sir David Attenborough, marks his 100th birthday on Friday 8 May 2026. Read more
The British Science Association has announced the British Science Festival 2026 Award Lecturers: seven innovative early-career researchers committed to sharing their work with non-specialist audiences. Read more
Europe’s longest-running science festival is coming to Southampton (16-20 September 2026), with a whole host of free events, exhibitions, performances and installations for the public to enjoy. This year's British Science Festival is hosted by the University of Southampton and run by the British Science Association. Read more
British Science Week - a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) – is here. Read more
The British Science Association is the new host for EDIS (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Science and Health). We will be working in close partnership with the Francis Crick Institute and will be supported by the Wellcome Trust with funding for the next seven years. Read more
The APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM has launched a new project investigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) equity in STEM. A series of deep dives will start with a focus on AI’s role in gendered harms, including biased algorithms, and online abuse. Read more
The British Science Association’s Smashing Stereotypes campaign is back for British Science Week – highlighting diverse people and careers in science, technology, engineering, and maths with the aim of inspiring the next generation. Read more