British Science Association

British Science Association backs new Women in Research Charter

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
AI expert Dame Wendy Hall appointed 2026-27 President of the British Science Association

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
Announcing our British Science Festival 2026 Section Presidents

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
From laboratory to legislation: Why AI equity is a safety requirement

As the APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM begins a new project on AI and equity, this guest blog by chartered biomedical scientist and STEM policy orchestrator Bamidele Farinre explores the impact of women and ethnic minorities being excluded from the development of AI. Read more

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British Science Association backs new Women in Research Charter

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
AI expert Dame Wendy Hall appointed 2026-27 President of the British Science Association

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
Announcing our British Science Festival 2026 Section Presidents

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
Celebrating former British Science Association President Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday

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