The British Science Association coordinates, delivers and oversees a number of different projects and programmes aimed at engaging more people with science. We work across the UK through our network of regional branches and by building partnerships with national and local organisations that match our vision of a world where science is seen as a fundamental part of our culture and society. Below is a list of some of the projects we manage, or are a part of.
We're starting a new All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Find out more here.Read more
British Science Week is an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths.Read more
Europe’s longest standing science Festival, the British Science Festival will make its way to Hull in 2018! Read more about previous years here.Read more
Our flagship programme for young people providing STEM enrichment activities to engage and inspire 5 to 19-year-olds.Read more
The Youth Grand Challenges is a new STEM competition for young people, aged 11-19. It provides real-world opportunities for young people to engage with cutting-edge research and product design ideas that have the potential to change the world. This exciting initiative is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).Read more
A new one-day thought leadership event from the BSA, aimed at business leaders, opinion formers and policy makers from across all sectors of industry and public life.Read more
Watch the full recording of the flagship Future Debate on robotics and autonomous systems held in London during British Science WeekRead more
Working with science communicators and public engagement professionals is an essential part of the British Science Association’s strategyRead more
Helping bridge the communication gap between journalists and scientists.Read more
We’re targeting under-served locations and people who would not usually interact with science, to show them that science and engineering can be fun and entertaining, rather than daunting and inaccessibleRead more
Find out more about citizen science at the BSARead more
The UK Science Festivals Network unites festivals that programme science content across the UK to share ideas and represent festivals in public.Read more