With the summer term starting in April, we have explored fun ways to get students excited about science ahead of a full return to the classroom post-lockdown across the UK. Read more
We're supporting six scientists on a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a UK media outlet. How did they manage? We asked them about their experience. Read more
The Future Forum 2020 report is now live. Supported by the Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics, a group of young people took part in activities to discuss genetics research, medical data usage and of course, COVID-19. Read more
Almost two months into the UK’s COVID-19 national vaccination programme, the UK, and other countries worldwide, are fighting not just a deadly virus but a rising tide of misinformation. 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.
For soon-to-be school leavers who are starting to think about their next steps, we have pulled together some Gold CREST Awards that would look great on any application form, even if you don't think STEM is in your future. Read more
As England’s lockdown restrictions ease further, here are a few reasons to be hopeful (apart from dusting off a gym card or booking a staycation) and some suggestions to take with you as we move towards a new, more inclusive “normal”. Read more
At the end of March, the British Science Association hosted the final Chapter in the For Thought series of thought leadership events. Dr Priti Parikh, one of this year’s Media Fellows, shares her reflections on the discussions. Read more
An update on The Ideas Fund since its launch in January and a rundown of the resources available to support communities through the application process. Read more
In the second blog of our Q&A series, we asked two scientists working at UK media outlets as part of our Media Fellowship scheme about their experiences. We addressed the challenges of navigating the world of media and asking the ‘so what?’ questions. Read more
To celebrate British Science Week, school students in Stoke-on-Trent took part in Project Potterbot, a scheme run by STEM Day in a Box to carry out machine learning projects at home and in the classroom. Read more
There has been a lot of conversation recently about the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots, but what does this mean for ‘vaccine hesitancy’? Read more
Science festival organisers got together for the fourth UK Science Festivals Network conference to share experiences and spark inspiration in one another. Here are some reflections and take-home messages from the day (plus, some very cute goats). Read more
From "heart-full" moments to customising trainers, our third blog in the series continues to explore how science festivals are innovating for young people in the COVID-19 era. Read more
There are signs that COVID-19 may be impacting women’s careers in STEM – and they’re not good. Read more