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.
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
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
Future Forums empower young people to share their views on issues and cutting-edge innovation that will affect their futures. Read more
We run the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Find out more here. Read more
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
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
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
The UK Science Festivals Network unites festivals that programme science content across the UK to share ideas and represent festivals in public. Read more
Find out more about our past projects. Read more