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 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 run the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Find out more here. Read more
Our Community Leaders program aims to support individuals who work with under-served audiences to become leaders of science engagement in their communities. Read more
The Youth Industrial Strategy Competition is a new national STEM initiative that aims to inspire & challenge young people aged 11-to-19. Read more
Europe’s longest standing science festival, the British Science Festival featuring over 100 events, installations, performances and workshops exploring topics across the scientific spectrum. Read more
British Science Week is an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. Read more
Our flagship programme for young people providing STEM enrichment activities to engage and inspire 5 to 19-year-olds. Read more
The Huxley Summit is a one-day thought leadership event that brings together business leaders, scientists, policy-makers and opinion-formers to discuss key scientific and social challenges facing the UK in the 21st century. Read more
Watch the full recording of the flagship Future Debate on robotics and autonomous systems held in London during British Science Week Read more
Working with science communicators and public engagement professionals is an essential part of the British Science Association’s strategy Read more
Helping bridge the communication gap between journalists and scientists. Read more
Find out more about citizen science at the BSA Read 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