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About us

The British Science Association (BSA) was founded in 1831 and is a registered charity.

We want to see a future where science is more relevant, representative, and connected to society.

We develop science engagement programmes for audiences underrepresented in, and underserved by, science. We deliver our work through the education sector; public-facing events and campaigns; grant-making; community engagement; and stakeholder influencing, with a particular focus on improving equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in science.

We’re incorporated by Royal Charter and funded by a mixture of grants, sponsorship and donations; thank you to all of our partners for their continued support.

Why not get in touch to see how your organisation could get involved? Email us or find the relevant contact.

Our vision and mission

Our vision and mission

The British Science Association's (BSA) vision is a future where science is more relevant, representative and connected to society. Read more

Published: 11th July, 2019

Updated: 8th November, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

Our people

Our people

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

Published: 10th July, 2019

Updated: 3rd May, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

Our audience model and evaluation

Our audience model and evaluation

The BSA's audience model is used both as a strategic tool and for our evaluation framework. Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2018

Updated: 8th July, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The BSA believes that people of all backgrounds and beliefs should be able to engage in science. We are putting EDI at the heart of everything we do. Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2017

Updated: 4th October, 2022

Author: Christina Fuentes-Tibbitt

Our organisation

Our organisation

Find out more about how the BSA is governed and how the staff teams work Read more

Published: 10th January, 2015

Updated: 26th July, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

Our partners

Our partners

The British Science Association is funded by a mix of grants, sponsorship and donations. Here you can find our list of current and recent partners. Read more

Published: 19th December, 2014

Updated: 6th January, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Our history

Our history

The British Science Association (BSA) was founded in 1831. Read more

Published: 12th December, 2014

Updated: 26th July, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

Impact Report and annual accounts

Impact Report and annual accounts

Discover our annual Impact Reports and accounts. Read more

Published: 19th January, 2014

Updated: 13th January, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Our policies

Our policies

Copies of BSA organisational policies. Read more

Published: 12th January, 2014

Updated: 19th October, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

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  • Response to Ofsted’s ‘Finding the optimum’ report on science learning in schools

    Response to Ofsted’s ‘Finding the optimum’ report on science learning in schools

    The British Science Association's response to Ofsted’s ‘Finding the optimum’ report on science learning in schools, published 2 February 2023.

  • British Science Week 2023 - The human connection

    British Science Week 2023 - The human connection

    British Science Week 2023 is coming up on 10-19 March, and the activity packs are available now. As the theme of the packs this year is 'Connections', we have looked at one of the key connections needed for scientific innovation and progress - the one we make between each other.

  • New trustees appointed to British Science Association Council

    New trustees appointed to British Science Association Council

    The British Science Association welcomes three new Trustees to its Council in February 2023.

  • Education Manager

    Education Manager

    We're hiring an Education Manager to join our team, overseeing grant schemes, continue to grow our Underrepresented Audiences teacher network and more.

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  • Current vacancies at the BSA

    Current vacancies at the BSA

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

  • CREST Awards

    CREST Awards

  • British Science Festival

    British Science Festival

    Europe’s longest standing science festival, the British Science Festival featuring over 100 events, installations, performances and workshops exploring topics across the scientific spectrum.

  • British Science Week

    British Science Week

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

  • Volunteer with us

    Volunteer with us

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

  • Latest news & blogs

    Latest news & blogs

  • Our partners

    Our partners

    The British Science Association is funded by a mix of grants, sponsorship and donations. Here you can find our list of current and recent partners.

  • Core Support

  • Media Fellows

    Media Fellows

    Helping bridge the communication gap between journalists and scientists.

  • Regional volunteering

    Regional volunteering

    There are volunteering opportunities across the UK

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