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  1. Our work

Our work

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 future where science is more relevant, representative and connected to society.

Below are the projects we manage, or are a part of.

Science engagement mapping

Science engagement mapping

We are collating and analysing data around science engagement to further understand the landscape and inequities across the UK. Read more

Published: 15th March, 2022

Updated: 10th May, 2022

Author: Anissa Alifandi

For Thought

For Thought

For Thought is our thought leadership programme of events and activities bringing together business leaders, scientists, policymakers, opinion-formers and community influencers to discuss pressing societal challenges in the 21st century. Read more

Published: 25th January, 2021

Updated: 8th November, 2022

Author: Anissa Alifandi

The Ideas Fund

The Ideas Fund

The Ideas Fund is a new grants programme delivered by the British Science Association and funded by Wellcome that enables the UK public to think about, develop and test new ideas related to areas of mental wellbeing that are relevant to them. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2020

Updated: 10th January, 2023

Author: Beth-Louise Sturdee

Future Forums

Future Forums

Future Forums empower young people to share their views on issues and cutting-edge innovation that will affect their futures. Read more

Published: 7th December, 2019

Updated: 3rd January, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM

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

Published: 10th July, 2019

Updated: 25th November, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

Community Engagement

Community Engagement

The British Science Association is committed to supporting community organisations who work with groups who are underserved and underrepresented in science. Read more

Published: 20th May, 2019

Updated: 31st October, 2022

Author: Christina Fuentes-Tibbitt

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. Read more

Published: 26th October, 2018

Updated: 30th January, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

British Science Week

British Science Week

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

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 13th April, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

CREST

CREST

Our flagship programme for young people providing STEM enrichment activities to engage and inspire 5 to 19-year-olds. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2017

Updated: 13th January, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

Building Inclusive Science Engagement

Building Inclusive Science Engagement

Working with science communicators and public engagement professionals is an essential part of the British Science Association’s strategy Read more

Published: 12th February, 2016

Updated: 7th October, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

UK Science Festivals Network

UK Science Festivals Network

The UK Science Festivals Network unites festivals that programme science content across the UK to share ideas and represent festivals in public. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2014

Updated: 4th April, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

Past projects

Past projects

Find out more about our past projects. Read more

Published: 1st October, 2014

Updated: 11th October, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

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    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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