As with the climate crisis, global biodiversity loss – and the urgent need for worldwide action to stop it – is growing every day. Ahead of the International Day for Biological Diversity (22 May), we explore why biodiversity loss is slipping under the radar. Read more
Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah is a clean air pioneer. The Ella Roberta Family Foundation believe that science is deepening our understanding of air pollution, and calls on the Government to implement the WHO's newest guidance on air pollution levels. Read more
The BSA responds to evidence given to the Science & Technology Committee's Diversity in STEM inquiry on Wednesday 27 April from from Katharine Birbalsingh, Chair of the Social Mobility Commission. Read more
The Community Buddy programme matches community organisers from the British Science Association’s (BSA) established group of Community Leaders with hand-picked researchers in their local area. We catch up with the pairs who received extra funding in 2021. Read more
Our blog covers a wide range of topics in science and how it is communicated. We are interested in many different aspects of science policy, education, public engagement, funding and how science fits in our culture and society.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM announced it will look into regional STEM skills inequity, find out why this is such a relevant and timely topic. For data consultants/agencies, read on to view the request for proposals. Read more
More effective and engaging climate education can help prepare them to play their part in combatting climate change. Practical science activities, such as UKCEH x CREST Awards Hydrology resources, can help young people relate to and contextualise the issues that will inevitably play a formative and significant role in their futures. Read more
To mark Deaf Awareness Week, 2-8 May this year, we've explored the issue of underrepresentation of deaf students in STEM higher education, and how the barriers creating a lack of equality and inclusion can be broken. Read more
Family matters. When it comes to science education, children flourish when they're parents or guardians and engaged and involved, but there are barriers around this type of engagement. We spoke to a teacher from St Peter's Primary School Henfield in West Sussex on her experience of including families in British Science Week 2022. Read more
To mark Stop Food Waste Day on 27 April, we have explored the extent of the food waste problem in the UK, the impacts it has on the environment and society, how we can educate young people on the importance of putting leftovers in the fridge for lunch, not the bin. Read more
As 'Making Connections' grant applications open for the sixth year, we reflect on how the scheme has enabled UK Science Festivals Network members to develop their approaches to engaging underrepresented audiences with research and researchers, through community partnerships. Read more
British Science Week (11 - 20 March) was definitely an exciting one. Read on for a round up of the highlights from 2022. Read more
We spoke to Monique Darrell from Goose Green Primary School in Southwark to find out what strategies the school is using to ensure their pupils feel included and they are celebrating diversity within their science lessons. Read more
This week, Katherine Mathieson steps down as Chief Executive of the British Science Association (BSA). In this blog she celebrates some highlights from her tenure and shares insights from the world of science engagement. Read more