Pages | British Science Association

Building project work into the curriculum

We’re excited to announce that the British Science Association is being supported by the Gatsby Foundation to pilot integrating CREST project work into the curriculum. Read more

British Science Festival Press Office Assistant

EDI Reports and Resources

We have collected some relevant BSA reports and resources on EDI and inclusive science engagement. We are keen to highlight examples from other organisations and sectors. Read more

Inclusive Science Engagement Network

Our vision

The British Science Association (BSA) wants to put science at the heart of culture and society. Read more

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM

We run the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Find out more here. Read more

Our people

Find out more about the people behind-the-scenes at the BSA Read more

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group

Equity in STEM Education: Minutes of Roundtable 1

We held our first expert roundtable discussion on the topic of the inquiry on Monday 20 May, with participants from Government, educational charities, business and policy. Read more

Community Engagement

The British Science Association is committed to supporting community organisations who work with groups who are under-served and under-represented in science. Read more

Community Engagement Network

Our new network aims to support community organisations working with groups who are underserved and under-represented in science Read more

Latest

The Light of Understanding - Professor Alice Roberts’ Presidential Address

In her Presidential Address at this year’s British Science Festival, Professor Alice Roberts presented a bold and uncompromising picture of modern science from its origins in the 17th century to the crisis it faces today. Is it still the best way to understand reality? Alan Barker writes.

British Science Week case study: Westminster STEAM Week

We’re always delighted to see the range of organisations that get involved with British Science Week – from schools to community groups and beyond. Jay Chauhan explains how Westminster City Council celebrated British Science Week and offer some top tips on how to organise your own event.

British Science Festival: our highlights

Hosted by the University of Warwick, the Festival enchanted visitors over 4 days with events that spanned all corners of society and explored things that touch every aspect of our lives.

British Science Festival: Brexit, a fairer future?

We read and hear a lot about what motivated former industrial towns and cities to vote in the EU Referendum. But what does Brexit tell us about nostalgia and identity in southern England? Martin Mangler reports from British Science Festival.

CREST Awards

Current vacancies at the BSA

Find out about the current opportunities to work at the British Science Association.

British Science Week

British Science Week is an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths.

British Science Festival

Europe’s longest standing science Festival, the British Science Festival will make its way to Chelmsford in 2020! Read more about previous years here.

Volunteer

We offer a huge range of volunteer roles, and you don’t have to be a scientist to volunteer with us.

News

Regional volunteering

There are volunteering opportunities across the UK

Media Fellows

Helping bridge the communication gap between journalists and scientists.

CREST Gold Award

British Science Week 2019

British Science Week (BSW) is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths - featuring fascinating, entertaining and engaging events and activities across the UK for people of all ages.