In 2018, the British Science Association (BSA) committed to an action plan promoting and improving equality, diversity and inclusion in the science and science engagement sectors. So, three years later, how are we doing? Read more
A recent survey revealed that scientists working on COVID-19 are receiving high levels of abuse after speaking publicly on their research. What impact could this have on science engagement? And is it affecting some scientists more than others? Read more
This Black History Month, it's important to remember that acknowledging and celebrating the contributions Black people make to society and education must be more than an annual event. Read more
The British Science Association (BSA) celebrates its 190th birthday by announcing a new 10-year strategy. In this blog, Katherine Mathieson, Chief Executive, explains why this is a crucial time to deepen our commitment to engaging and empowering our audiences with science. 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.
As Jewish communities around the world celebrate Tu B'Shevat, a new year for trees, we look at the role planting trees can play in the global effort to reduce the impacts of climate change. Read more
Recent data shows that the restrictions and lockdowns implemented in the face of COVID-19 pandemic have exacerbated the already concerning issue of education inequality. We delve into data and look at what can be done to bring about education equity. Read more
The sixth blog in our UKSFN learning curves series follows reflections from a pilot project run by Engineering Minds aimed to inspire interest in a career in engineering for girls aged between 11-14 from underrepresented groups in Greenwich, London. Read more
The House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee recently announced an inquiry on Diversity in STEM, and are accepting written evidence submissions from anyone with experience of the topic. We’ve put together this guide on why and how you should submit evidence to the inquiry. Read more
In our final blog post of the year, we delve into our highlights of 2021, including our new 10-year strategy, a British Science Week event with *the* Queen, and take a look ahead to what we aim to achieve in the future. Read more
To mark International Men's Day, which raises awareness about men's wellbeing, we've covered an event from the British Science Festival 2021 that looked how gender stereotypes affect men's (and women's) reactions to COVID-19 regulations, in sometimes harmful ways. Read more
As the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out continues and children and young people become eligible, we explore the pattern of vaccine-hesitancy among the young generations and the role social media - and a lack of digital literacy - has to play. Read more
The fifth blog in our 'UKSFN learning curves' series, written by Ellie Turner-Wallace, reflects on how the Making Connections project has brought together local community groups and researchers to share their environmental expertise and personal stories of connecting with nature. Read more
As discussions at COP26 turns to youth empowerment, we look at the relatively new phenomenon of eco-anxiety among young people, and how a robust climate education can help to quell fears and foster a new generation of eco-friendly adults. Read more
In front of an audience at the British Science Festival in Chelmsford, President of the British Science Association Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock sat down with journalist Nitya Rajan for a 'fireside' chat about space travel and science communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more